Available in different versions, the 520 by Marco Dessí is more than just the perfect dining chair: its high level of comfort is paired with a visual and physical lightness in a piece that exudes confident elegance, embodying the culture and history of the classic Thonet bentwood chair. In his design, Dessí has replaced the empty spaces between the bentwood elements with comfortable upholstery. The simple, intelligent construction allows for a variety of versions, with or without armrests. Combined with a large selection of cover materials, the chair range is suitable for a wide range of uses, from sophisticated dining to executive meetings. The range is being extended to include the 521 swivel chair, taking up the characteristic design language of the 520. A softly contoured, fully upholstered shell, fluid lines and cosy materials give this swivel armchair its own distinct identity, whilst at the same time creating a design link within the collection. With its inviting design, wide range of configuration options and three models tailored to different usage scenarios, the 521 meets the needs of today’s flexible work spaces. The model with five-star swivel base, castors and variable height adjustment supports dynamic working styles in office and co-working environments. The four-star swivel base version is a particularly good choice for conference and meeting rooms, but can also be used in dining areas or for working from home.
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Marco Dessí (born 1976 in Merano) lives and works in Vienna. He studied Industrial Design at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. Since founding his own design studio in 2007, he has already realised a number of projects with well-known Austrian manufacturers as well as international producers. Dessí’s approach is practical and cooperative, design is understood as an interactive process. Selfinitiated projects serve to experiment with materials and challenge processes that are later applied to commercial projects or further developed for industrial or craft reproduction processes. In the case of commissioned work, the design work is always preceded by an accurate examination of the companies, the respective production methods and their inherent potential. The studio is not fixed on a specific style, preferred materials or a uniform formula, but rather regards design as a craft in which a deep understanding of materials, processes and their interrelationships form design parameters. In the uncompromising combination of function, construction and aesthetics, the quest for the perfect design object is fulfilled; the logic of assembly and disassembly, the precise relations of form and dimension are just as relevant as intelligent material combinations and sophisticated detailed concepts.
| Armrest height | 67 cm |
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| Width | 66 cm |
| Height | 82 cm |
| Depth | 60 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg |