A lightweight, compact chair, designed in 1928 and introduced in 1929 at the Salon d’Automne [Autumn Salon], along with other extraordinary pieces, such as the Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle and grand modèle, the Table Tube d’Avion table and the Chaise Longue à reglage continu. Like the other pieces in the collection, the Fauteuil à dossier basculant armchair is the result of in-depth study of human posture and, in this case, is specifically engineered to provide perfect support for easy-going relaxation that is conducive to conversation. Its elegant simplicity of design allows the armchair to fit easily in various settings.Now, it also comes in an outdoor version with a special textured paint finish in five colours and with its own dedicated upholstery collection.Cassina designs complete, comfortable and inviting living spaces where the most innovative products of contemporary design coexist alongside icons by the great masters of the Modern Movement.