Bascule

The Bascule Lounge Chair pairs the relaxed aesthetic of a loosely fitted fabric cover with an innovative Vitra seat mechanism that offers automatic weight adjustment. Bascule is the French word for „seesaw“ and alludes to this mechanism: concealed within the chair, it responds seamlessly to shifts in weight and supports every movement with little resistance. The chair follows the body from an upright angle all the way to a deeply reclined, almost horizontal position. For this extraordinary range of motion, Studio Œ – Anne-Sophie Oberkrome and Lisa Ertel – designed a generously cut cover that drapes over the structure like a jacket. Tailoring techniques from the world of fashion - originally developed for ease of dressing and freedom of movement - have been translated into the chair‘s design. Fabric covers are available in a wide variety of colours, as well as in duo-tone versions combining two different hues for the inner and outer chair faces. The upholstering methods avoid adhesives. All elements of Bascule can be repaired or exchanged if needed, and the cover is easily removable for cleaning or replacement. Bascule is available with a four-star aluminium swivel base or a wooden base, and comes in a highback version with an integrated height-adjustable neck cushion or as a lowback model – all variants are equipped with the same mechanism. The Ottoman and Bench can be used as matching footrests, allowing users to put their feet up and enjoy Bascule‘s exceptional comfort to the full. Thanks to this range of variants and configuration options, the chair is extremely versatile and suited to multiple contexts – from living rooms to business lounges.