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Meda Gate
Alberto Meda, 2011

The Meda Gate waiting area system was developed with the aim of combining a high degree of comfort with maximum ease of maintenance. Based on a cantilever construction with self-supporting seats, the design of Meda Gate fulfils both of these objectives. At the same time, the engineer and designer Alberto Meda infused the system with his trademark lightness and elegance. As a result, its technical sophistication is not revealed upon first glance.


The materials and design of Meda Gate are exceptionally robust and durable enabling the system to effortlessly withstand the rigorous demands of public waiting areas.

Meda Gate is suitable for all types of waiting zones, such as at airports and train stations, in hospitals and shopping centres or in the waiting rooms of medical practices and similar facilities.
Information
Seat shell, polyurethane
Seat shell, leather Liso
Table unit
Base and armrests
T-form supporting bar
Material description
- Seat shell and recliner: polyurethane integral-skin foam (robust seat shell with upholstered effect, self-supporting structure on steel frame) or split leather cover.
- Armrests: die-cast aluminium ring armrests with silver-tone coating or polished finish.
- Base: aluminium T-beam as a supporting element. Natural anodised finish in silver-grey or polished anodised finish. Die-cast aluminium legs. Silver-tone coating or polished finish.
- Table unit: black solid core material.
- Note: a supporting beam with 2 legs can accommodate a maximum of 5 large elements (seat/table units) and 2 lateral table units. When designing the bench layout, please indicate the positions from left to right as viewed from the front (see ordering example below).
This product was designed by
Alberto Meda






Alberto Meda lives and works in Milan. He teaches at IUAV University of Venice and lectures at leading design colleges and institutions. He has worked together with Vitra since 1994. During this time, his designs for office chairs and a variety of tables have made a significant contribution to the success of Vitra’s Office Collection.