Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024
The Same Comfort, a Cleaner Line
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. Equally at home around a dining table, in a restaurant, or within a meeting room.
The Side Chair offers a compact, armless form that pairs seamlessly with the Mikado Armchair — both offering a distinctive seating experience while remaining visually harmonious around the same table.
Sustainability is embedded in the design from the outset. Covers are unglued and fully removable for cleaning or replacement. Legs may be replaced individually or exchanged for a different material option — wood or recycled aluminium. 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 — W58 × D56.5 × H72.5cm (seat height 44cm)
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Backrest & seat — Flexible backrest; back shell in recycled post-consumer polypropylene; polyurethane foam upholstery on all sides
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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
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Base — Four-legged base; natural oak or dark oak, or aluminium (powder-coated or polished); replaceable by trained professionals. Oak from Czech Republic (Quercus robur)
Also available: Mikado Armchair. Part of the Vitra Dining Chairs and Dining Chairs collections.
