Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024
Comfort That Commands the Desk
Mikado is a chair with a serene yet commanding aura — one that impresses not through visual drama but through the quality of the experience it delivers. Upholstered on all sides, with a backrest that reclines at a gentle angle via an ingeniously simple concealed mechanism, it offers a level of comfort that belies its refined silhouette.
The Five Star Base version brings Mikado to the desk and home office. Height-adjustable and mounted on double castors, it delivers the same refined Mikado seating experience in a fully functional office chair format. The Armchair version features the suggestion of armrests — a subtle gesture that adds presence without bulk — and pairs seamlessly with the Mikado Side Chair Five Star Base.
Sustainability is embedded in the design from the outset. Covers are unglued and fully removable for cleaning or replacement. The inner seat panel is made of aluminium with a high recycled content, and the backrest shell is produced from recycled post-consumer polypropylene, which can be easily separated from the foam padding during recycling. The concept of a simple exchange of components gives Mikado long-term versatility, thereby ensuring longevity.
For more information on available fabrics and leathers, visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.
Specifications
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Dimensions — W75 × D75 × H71.5–77.5cm (seat height 42.5–48.5cm)
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Backrest & seat — Flexible backrest; back shell in recycled post-consumer polypropylene; polyurethane foam upholstery on all sides; armrests integrated
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Inner seat panel — Die-cast aluminium with high recycled content
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Cover — Fabric or leather; two seams along the sides of the backrest; unglued and replaceable by trained professionals only
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Base — Height-adjustable five-star swivel base; aluminium with polished finish or powder-coated basic dark; double castors (Ø 60mm); replacement by trained professionals only
Also available: Mikado Side Chair Five Star Base, Mikado Armchair, Mikado Side Chair. Part of the Vitra Office Chairs collection.
