Vitra - Coconut chair / 1955

Vitra Coconut Chair.

The classic Coconut chair is a fine example of the humor and creativity that well known designer George Nelson uses in all his designs.

George Nelson described his chair as a coconut cut into 8 pieces. The inside of the white shell is covered with a one-piece filling and can be covered with textile or leather.

The seat shell is made of strong fiberglass plastic in a fresh white color. The base of the Coconut is a triangle, just like the seat shell. The three legs and intermediate support rods are made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The foam that lies on the shell is a polyurethane foam that consists of one piece.

In terms of upholstery, the Coconut Chair is available in Hopsak fabric, Leather or Leather Premium. The standard leather quality used by Vitra is a robust, dyed and pigmented leather with an even grain pattern in an aniline leather that gives it a soft and friendly feel

The width of the Coconut Chair is 102 centimeters, the depth is 82.5 centimeters and the height is 83.5 centimeters.

The chair can be fitted with plastic glides for carpet; or felt glides for hard floors optionally available (please specify when ordering).

About the designer:

Born in 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut (USA), George Nelson studied architecture at Yale University. Thanks to a fellowship, he was able to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932 to 1934. In Europe he became acquainted with the great architectural works and protagonists of modernism.

In 1935, Nelson joined the editorial board of the Architectural Forum, where he served until 1944. A programmatic article on housing and furniture design published by Nelson in a 1944 issue of the magazine caught the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller, Inc. A short time later, George Nelson assumed the position of Design Director at Herman Miller. He stayed there until 1972 and became a key figure of American design; In addition to creating furniture for the home and office, Nelson also convinced the likes of Charles & Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller.