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HAL Wood, Cardboard, Natural oak, protective varnish

by Jasper Morrison, 2010 — from 459,00 €
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The Vitra chair HAL Wood originates from the HAL chairs collection with which designer Jasper Morrison reinterpreted the classic shell chair. Created according to Jasper Morrison's position that "Special is generally less useful than normal" the HAL Wood is an excellent example of an everyday product defined by good, functional design.

Details

Product type Multi-purpose chair
Abmessungen

Dimensions in mm
Colours Seat shell
Chocolate
Warmgrey
Eisgrau
Efeu
Backstein
Orange
Cotton white
Cardboard
Basalt grey
Deep black

Frame
Eiche massiv dunkel
Eiche massiv hell

Material Shell: batch-dyed polypropylene
Connectors: die-cast aluminium, powder coated dimgrey
Legs: oak
Variants Optionally available with felt glides for hard floors or glides for carpets.
Function & properties Not stackable
Product presentation
Care For cleaning the plastic surfaces use a soft, damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent.
Sustainability Vitra conform to:
ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality management systems)
ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems)

The Vitra HAL Wood is:
81% recyclable
contains up to 29% recycled material
Warranty 24 months
Accessories Matching cushion by Parkhaus Berlin or Soft Seats (Typ A) by Vitra
Product family HAL Collection
Product datasheet Please click on picture for detailed information (ca. 1,6 MB).
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HAL Wood, Ivy, Natural oak, protective varnish
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HAL Wood, Cardboard, Dark oak with protective varnish
HAL Wood, Cotton white, Dark oak with protective varnish
HAL Wood, Cardboard, Natural oak, protective varnish
HAL Wood, Ice grey, Dark oak with protective varnish
HAL Wood, Warmgrey, Dark oak with protective varnish
HAL Wood, Brick, Dark oak with protective varnish
HAL Wood, Basalt grey, Natural oak, protective varnish
HAL Wood, Deep black, Dark oak with protective varnish
HAL Wood, Basalt grey, Dark oak with protective varnish
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HAL Wood, Cotton white, Natural oak, protective varnish

Design Story

Design

The Vitra chair HAL Wood originates from the HAL chairs collection with which designer Jasper Morrison reinterpreted the classic shell chair. Created according to Jasper Morrison's position that "Special is generally less useful than normal" the HAL Wood is an excellent example of an everyday product defined by good, functional design. And that the stressed "normality" of the Vitra chair is anything other than boring, is thanks to the playful elegance with which Jasper Morrison has brought the functional necessity into form. Suitable for both the private or public sector, the Vitra HAL collection offers numerous applications, including as the classical kitchen chair, the general purpose shell chair as embodied by example the HAL Wood Cantilever or as bar stool and armchair. Aesthetic and practical: The HAL collection is contemporary and timeless.

The Vitra HAL Wood with seat shell in basic dark and base in solid oak, light

Designer

As one of the most successful product and furniture designers of the last decades, Jasper Morrison has created a design language which dominates the private and public spaces of our time. That it does so almost imperceptibly, is thanks to Morrison's appreciation of the concept of the "super normal". Expediency and understatement are the maxims, which have underscored Morrison's work since his graduation from London Royal College of Art in 1985. In cooperation with Vitra Jasper Morrison has created numerous products and product families such as the All Plastic Chair, the Soft Modular Sofa and the Vitra HAL collection. In addition Morrison's simple, yet alluring designs, can be found in all important global collections, including the New York Museum of Modern Art, MoMA.

The HAL Wood is one of several modern Vitra designs.

The Vitra HAL collection

Production

The chairs of the Vitra HAL collection consist of organically shaped seat shells, mounted on a frame. The Vitra chair HAL Wood deftly highlights the combination of wooden frame in light oak and polypropylene seat shell. The shell is available in various colours, in addition to the classic basic dark and white Vitra offer the HAL Wood in fresh tones such as "ice grey" or "ivy". The HAL Wood exemplifies Vitra's focus on durable, environmentally friendly products: aside from the trend independent design which suggests a durable long-lasting product, the quality of most materials used in the HAL series are 100% recyclable - even the polypropylene used in the seat. In addition, the Swiss furniture manufacturer work according to certified quality and environmental management systems aimed at reducing in the consumption of energy, raw materials and other resources.

Jasper Morrison designed the HAL Wood for Vitra. And a great may other pieces beside.

Manufacturer

The HAL Wood is the product of a collaboration between Jasper Morrison and the furniture manufacturer Vitra. Located in Switzerland, Vitra is committed to design as stylish as it is sustainable. Over decades of cooperation with giants of design history such as George Nelson, Ray & Charles Eames, Verner Panton and Alexander Girard, Vitra have remained true to a belief that design can positively influence society. In addition to maintaining a portfolio of modern design classic Vitra is committed to the development and dissemination of contemporary design, designs which respond to current realities and predict future scenarios. In particular Vitra have established very close working relations with the likes of Hella Jongerius, Maarten van Severen and of course Jasper Morrison. With its design campus and the Vitra Design Museum, the Swiss company is also making a contribution promoting design and architecture to wide audience.

More about 'HAL' in our journal

Passenger Terminal Expo 2016 Cologne: Vitra

...Although presenting no new bench concepts per se at Passenger Terminal Cologne Vitra are presenting a new addition to their bench programme: the HAL bench featuring, unsurprisingly, the HAL seat shell by Jasper Morrison... Intended primarily as a solution for locations where space is at a premium, such as, for example, smaller regional airports, in comparison to the majority of other airport benches the HAL bench is leaner, slender, a more compact, less voluminous affair which exudes an uncomplicated elegance...

Fuorisalone Milan Design Week 2011 Interview: Eckart Maise, Vitra Chief Design Officer

...This year we've got Vitra's first plywood seat shell from Alfredo Häberli; we've further developed the HAL range with Jasper Morrison; we have the new lounger by Antionio Citterio - from our perspectiveve finally a real alternative to the Eames Lounge Chair!...

Orgatec 2010 Interview: Jasper Morrison

...Amongst the plethora of new products launched by Vitra at Orgatec 2010 in Cologne was HAL, a new shell chair series by British designer Jasper Morrison... Over a cup of tea we spoke to Jasper Morrison about HAL, Vitra - and what his own office looks like...

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