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Mynt

Erwan Bouroullec, 2025

Mynt brings a new way of sitting to offices, public spaces and home interiors. It responds to the fact that people no longer sit in the same chair for lengthy periods of time and instead often share chairs with other users. In office settings, Mynt takes on the home-like appeal of a universal chair, while in domestic interiors, it provides the dynamism of an office chair – thus defying conventional categorisations.

The core element of Mynt is its patented mechanism. Activated by body weight, it tilts forwards or backwards as the sitter changes position, with the seat moving independently of the backrest. The movement resistance automatically adapts to the user's weight – only the height of the chair requires adjustment. A study by the Institute for Biomechanics at ETH Zurich found that Mynt promotes dynamic sitting almost 50% more than conventional office chairs with a synchronised mechanism, and that movement while sitting is a key factor in healthy work habits.

The slender mechanism is an integral part of Mynt's design and plays a key role in the chair's understated, home-like aesthetic. The seat and backrest come in a choice of wood veneer or recycled polyamide from 100% post-industrial sources and may be replaced or exchanged for a different material or colour option at any time. In the four-star base model, glides can be replaced with castors and vice versa – the relevant office standards are fulfilled in both variants.

Upholstered covers are available for the seat and backrest. Thanks to zip fasteners, the two upholstery elements can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement – allowing Mynt to retain its fresh look and flexibly adapt to new needs.

Mynt also exists as the Mynt High counter chair and the compact Mynt Soft lounge chair.

'The movement has defined the aesthetics of the chair – its elegance and functional mechanism go hand in hand.'
Erwan Bouroullec

Redefines dynamic sitting

The core element is its patented mechanism, which is activated by body weight and tilts forwards or backwards depending on shifts in the sitter's position – with the seat moving independently of the backrest. The movement resistance automatically adapts to the user's weight – only the height has to be adjusted.

Fit for any task and space

Mynt defies conventional categorisation and combines the home-like appeal and unassuming aesthetic of a universal chair with the ergonomics of a dynamic task chair. It thus brings a new way of sitting to any setting: a versatile all-rounder ideal for the office – as well as shared spaces – its understated design also makes an attractive addition to home dining tables.
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Environmental Product Passport

Here you can download information on the environmental impact of a representative product variant as a PDF. The document includes details on the product’s CO₂ footprint, recycling, material composition, packaging and logistics, supply chain, and available product certificates. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding the ecological product passport or other sustainability-related topics. Please note that an additional PDF document for another product variant is available in the information section.

Future-proof

Mynt is designed for sustainable longevity with exchangeable parts: the upholstery, glides and castors can be replaced or renewed by the user, while the seat and backrest in recycled plastic or wood can be exchanged by trained service staff. Mynt consists of up to 86% recycled materials and is 99% recyclable at the end of its product life – plus its padded seat covers are made of V-Foam, the world’s first economically recyclable polyurethane foam developed by Vitra in collaboration with BASF.
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Removable covers

Padded covers are available for the seat and backrest. Thanks to zip fasteners, the two upholstery elements can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement – allowing Mynt to retain its fresh look and flexibly adapt to new needs.

Information

User Manual
Colours and materials
CAD data
Product and safety information
Dimensions

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Planning examples

Download CAD data for the planning examples shown here – ideal for architects and designers.
This product was designed by

Erwan Bouroullec

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The designer Erwan Bouroullec (*1976 in Quimper, France) is a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts de Paris-Cergy (ENSAPC). After completing his studies in 1998, he joined the studio that had been founded by his brother Ronan in 1995 and the two formed a complementary duo. They have collaborated with Vitra since 1999 on the development of numerous important products and concepts for home and office. In 2023 the brothers parted ways and now work independently from one another.