Landi Chair

Developed for the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition (Schweizer Landesausstellung), the Landi Chair occupies an important place in the history of twentieth-century design: this classic by Hans Coray established the new typology of a three-dimensionally moulded seat shell on a separate base.‎ The clear structure of the all-aluminium chair consists of two parts.‎ First, a pair of U-shaped profiles connected by welded crossbeams form a self-supporting frame and simultaneously serve as the legs and low armrests.‎ This base supports a seat shell, which makes ideal use of the material’s possibilities: the 91 punched holes not only ensure the modest weight and flexibility of the comfortable shell, but also give the graceful Landi its trademark appearance.‎The lightweight, stackable Landi Chair is robust and weather-resistant.‎ Technical innovation, optimal use of materials, minimalist forms and understated elegance are the elements that have made the Landi Chair into a classic over the years, which looks as fresh and vital today as ever.‎Materials:- Seat shell: seat shell in pressed aluminium sheeting with 91 punched holes, matte anodised surface.‎- Base: armrests and legs from bent aluminium profiles, with welded aluminium cross braces, matte anodised surface.‎- Glides: glides in light grey injection-moulded TPE.‎- Applications: suitable for outdoor use.‎- Note: as in the original design, the Landi Chair can be stacked up to 6 units high.‎ Vitra‘s re-edition of the classic stays true to the original while making the most of the latest technical possibilities.‎ The anodised aluminium surface of the chair is durable and weather-resistant but may develop signs of wear and tear if the chairs are stacked.‎