Leather Premium
Thickness: 1.1–1.3 mm
Premium leather is a relatively smooth cowhide leather with a flat grain and fine top sheen. It is dyed-through and lightly pigmented. The semi-aniline leather is soft to the touch, like a leather glove.
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Tress fabric
73 % new wool, 19 % polyester, 8 % polyamide | 310 gr/m2
Flat woven fabric with a lively appearance that derives from the contrast between its even structure and the natural melange of colours. The combination of yarns with varied hues creates a harmonious and yet vibrant look. Thanks to its high wool content, Tress is a durable, easy-care material with a home-like aesthetic that belies its suitability for use in demanding settings such as office environments.
Linho fabric
91% linen, 9% polyamide | 450 gr/m2
The high-quality linen fabric Linho is manufactured in Belgium, from the plant to the finished textile. It has the slightly irregular appearance that is typical of linen yarn. The fabric is cool and dry to the touch, with natural earthy tones that exhibit a Mediterranean flair. Due to its high percentage of linen, Linho tends to form elegant creases, lending a natural look to soft upholstered furniture.
Reed fabric
48% cotton, 25% new wool, 20% linen, 7% polyamide | 400 gr/m2
This elegant finely patterned fabric is a blend of linen, wool and cotton produced in a jacquard weave. The fine structure of the fabric designed by Hella Jongerius has a hand-made look, its irregular lively linen yarn lending the fabric a natural expression. Reed is cool and soft to the touch and can be perfectly combined with other fabrics and materials – thanks to a palette of understated hues.
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Laser fabric
100% Trevira CS polyester | 520 gr/m2
Laser is a sturdy and striking cover fabric with a distinctive woven structure. Easy to care for and durable like sportswear, the fabric is also highly abrasion-resistant. The economical Laser fabric can also be utilised in office environments.
Mello fabric
80 % cotton, 20 % polyester | 530 gr/m2
Mello is an elegant cotton fabric with a pleasant softness and cool tactile qualities. Thanks to a thicker melange yarn of recycled cotton, the robust twill weave has a lively yet balanced appearance. The understated colour palette for Mello ranges from pastel tones to natural, earthy shades and darker hues.
Twill fabric
70% new wool, 30% polyamide | Twill 325 g/m2
The high percentage of natural fibres gives Twill very pleasant tactile qualities and an inviting, elegant appearance. Twill is extremely durable and has excellent abrasion resistance (min. 100,000 Martindale cycles, DIN EN ISO 12947-2).
Plano fabric
100 % polyester | 230 gr/m2
Plano is a robust and versatile fabric suited to a wide range of applications, making it an ideal choice for office environments. Due to the flat texture of the polyester weave, Plano has an understated appearance that is compatible with countless products.
Leather Standard
Thickness: 1.1–1.3 mm
The standard grade leather used by Vitra is a robust cowhide leather, dyed-through, pigmented and embossed with an even grain pattern. Since it is hard-wearing and easy to maintain, it can also be used in office environments.
Volo fabric
85% new wool, 15% polyamide | 435 gr/m2
Volo is a finely structured wool blend with a refined weave that gives it an elegant appearance. This expressive textile shows strong solid colours to full advantage while simultaneously offering pleasant tactile qualities. With its soft look and appealing texture, Volo is a perfect fit for home interiors, but it is also well suited for use in the contract sector.
Aura fabric
97 % new wool, 3 % polyamide | 390 gr/m2
The woolen textile Aura has a classic satin (atlas) weave with a fine, soft surface. This fabric is distinguished by a supremely soft feel, lustrous sheen and smooth even surface. The solid and mixed colours feature dynamic, highly saturated tones made possible by wool’s excellent dyeability.
Dumet fabric
46 % cotton, 22 % viscose, 22 % wool, 10 % linen | 485 gr/m2
Dumet is a cotton blend in a plain weave with a lively appearance. The natural mixed tones create an elegant look with an Italian flair. Dumet is soft and cool to the touch.
Credo fabric
95 % new wool, 5 % polyamide | 640 gr/m2
Credo is a durable woolen fabric made of premium worsted yarn with a pleasant feel. The two- and three-tone colours give this fabric a characteristic structure and vibrant appearance. Credo allows for an effective exchange of heat to ensure comfortable thermal conditions for the sitter. The fabric can also be used in office environments.
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Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, born 1971 and 1976, respectively, in Quimper, France, studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. Ronan began independent design work immediately after completing his studies, while his brother, who was still in school, assisted him.
Since 1999 both brothers have worked together as joint partners in their own Paris-based design studio. Their work ranges from small utilitarian objects to architectural projects. In addition to the design of domestic and office furniture, vases, porcelain dishware, jewellery and diverse home accessories, a primary focus of their work is the design and organisation of interior space.
One of their most unconventional designs, Algue (2004), was created in this context. The collaboration between the Bouroullec brothers and Vitra began with the office furniture system Joyn, which was developed between 2000 and 2002 and continues to be expanded and refined. Along with Jasper Morrison, Hella Jongerius, and Antonio Citterio, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have made major contributions to the steadily growing Vitra Home Collection.
RONAN & ERWAN BOUROULLEC
The Softshell Chair with a swivel base belongs to the same collection as the Softshell chair with 4 legs. It has a smooth appearance which gives conviviality and serenity to it. It also ensures a very comfortable seat, unexpected at first sight: thanks to the vertical lamellas inserted in the back of the shell, the Softshell Chair allows its user to sit comfortably for a long time.
The Softshell Chair with swivel base is available with 2 bases: a 4-star base with glides for carpet or hard floors, and a 5-star base with suspension and wheels. The 2 bases are available in basic dark powder-coated aluminium or in polished aluminium.
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fabrics and leathers
Base colour Aluminium powder-coated in basic dark or with polished finish.
Shell Fibreglass-reinforced polyamide. Armrests are integrated in the seat shell.
Upholstery Polyurethane foam. Fabric or leather.
