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Physix
Alberto Meda, 2012
The structure of Physix is based on the idea of creating a continuous seat shell by stretching a single textile panel between two side members. With its design, the chair assumes its place in a long line of iconic chairs while taking the typology to yet another level.
Using state-of-the-art materials and production technology, Alberto Meda orchestrates an interplay of three elements to create a new dynamic sitting experience: a flexible frame construction, an elastic cover and a stabilising mechanism. Together these three characteristics form an ingenious construction that explores new possibilities of dynamic sitting through the interaction of flexible and rigid elements.
All three Physix models and their differences
Physix is available as an office swivel chair, in the version Physix Conference with a four-star base, or in the functionally and aesthetically reductive variant Physix Studio. The following picture gallery explains the differences between the models.
Physix Conference
Conference chair, swivel, without height adjustment
Conference chair, swivel, without height adjustment
Physix Studio
functionally reductive studio chair, swivel, with continuously adjustable height adjustment
functionally reductive studio chair, swivel, with continuously adjustable height adjustment
Physix
Office swivel chair with synchronised movement, finely adjustable backrest resistance, continuous height adjustment
Office swivel chair with synchronised movement, finely adjustable backrest resistance, continuous height adjustment
This product was designed by
Alberto Meda
Alberto Meda lives and works in Milan. He teaches at IUAV University of Venice and lectures at leading design colleges and institutions. He has worked together with Vitra since 1994. During this time, his designs for office chairs and a variety of tables have made a significant contribution to the success of Vitra’s Office Collection.