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Slow Chair (knit)

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2006

The Slow Chair (knit) has a light and airy, understated aesthetic, thanks to the armchair's translucent high-tech knit sling cover and graceful contours.

Distinctive light and airy aesthetic

The structural design of the Slow Chair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec features a precisely shaped knit cover stretched over a tubular steel frame like a fitted stocking. The translucent sling cover replaces the thick cushions of traditional armchairs, resulting in a construction that is lightweight, yet generously proportioned. The Slow Chair forms a spacious cocoon with a compact footprint and offers soft comfort even without thick padding. It is also light in weight and can be easily picked up and moved around.
V-Foam Material

V-Foam

Developed jointly by Vitra and BASF, V-Foam is the world's first economically recyclable polyurethane foam.

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Slow Chair (knit) - black
Slow Chair (knit) - brown
Slow Chair (knit) - brown/cream
Slow Chair (knit) - red/cream

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Product family

Slow Chair & Slow Sofa

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The design of the Slow Chair and the Slow Sofa uses the principle of a textile sling cover precisely fitted over a tubular steel frame. This creates a sink-in effect with just the right amount of tension to ensure appealing comfort, especially when supplemented with loose cushions. Due to the absence of thick padding, the compact Slow Chair and Slow Sofa offer generous space for one or two people. Thanks to their light weight, the armchair and sofa can be easily picked up and moved around and provide a favourite flexible spot to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With their distinctive aesthetic, they integrate seamlessly into modern interiors while adding a contemporary touch to classic settings. The upholstery fabric of the Slow Chair can be configured with a semi-transparent, breathable knitted textile or the soft bouclé fabric Flocca; the Slow Sofa is available exclusively in Flocca. The matching seat and neck cushions are complemented with a choice of back cushions from the Vitra Cushions collection, which are filled with recycled fibres. The covers in Flocca can be removed for cleaning or replacement. An ottoman is available to complement the Slow Chair, allowing users to put their feet up for even greater comfort.

This product was designed by

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

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The brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec live and work in Paris. Their oeuvre ranges from small everyday objects to architectural projects. They have worked with Vitra since 2000 and have contributed numerous designs to both the office and home collections.