Refining a Classic

The Slow Chair, developed by Vitra in 2006 with designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, has since become a classic. With its elastic, transparent mesh fabric, the generously proportioned Slow Chair embodied a new approach to lounge chairs: light yet comfortable, sculptural yet understated. Almost two decades later, the Slow Chair is joined by a new variant in soft bouclé fabric and a brand new family member: the Slow Sofa. They reflect both a continuation and a rethinking of the original design. During our studio visit, Ronan Bouroullec revisits the ideas behind the first version and talks about the updates.