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Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged
Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged
Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged
Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged
Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged
Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged
Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged

Softshell Side Chair — 4-Legged

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

$1,025.00
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Average lead time: 12-14 weeks
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*Digital swatches are not always color accurate. Please contact us for samples.
Fabric Group 30
Plano
Composition: 100% polyester
Plano is a robust plain weave with a flat, even texture. The wide palette of duotones with new, delicate washed-out shades includes many relatively neutral hues, a good number of which are coordinated with the Hopsak colour range. Thanks to its durability and longevity, Plano is also an ideal choice for office furnishings.
Cream White/Sierra Grey 05
Light Grey/Sierra Grey 18
Yellow/Pastel Green 39
Avocado 68
Grass Green/Forest 34
Classic Green/Cognac
Classic Green/Forest 41
Forest/Sierra Grey 17
Coconut/Forest 40
Mint/Forest 52
Petrol/Nero 43
Light Grey/Ice Blue 12
Blue/Coconut 81
Nero/Ice Blue 13
Dark Blue/Brown 86
Nero/Cream White 87
Sierra Grey 19
Sierra Grey/Nero 74
Dark Grey 69
Dark Grey/Nero 62
Nero/Coconut 73
Nero 66
Brown 54
Marron/Nero 75
Marron/Cognac 11
Cognac 67
Dark Red/Nero 98
Red/Coconut 97
Poppy Red 72
Orange 07
Red/Cognac 96
Red/Poppy Red 63
Poppy Red/Champagne 84
Pink/Sierra Grey 15
Dark Red/Ice Blue 16
Coffee 80
Cognac/Parchment 99
Tabacco/Cream White 20
Parchment/Cream White 03
Fabric Group 40
Hola
Composition: 100% recycled polyester
Hola is a textile made from 100% recycled polyester. Its finely textured threads are woven into a soft comfortable fabric with an understated expression and almost cotton-like feel. It adds an appealing warmth to any home, but is also resilient enough to be used in semi-public spaces such as hotel lobbies. The robust, easy-care material is Oekotex-certified and exists in natural tones achieved through a dyeing process with a closed water cycle.
Pearl 09
Cement 10
Truffle 11
Dark Grey 05
Dark Blue 06
Sea Green 07
Canary 01
Mint 08
Blush Pink 04
Terracotta 02
Chestnut 03
Laser RE
Composition: 100% recycled polyester
The environmentally friendly fabric Laser RE is made from recycled polyester. It has a distinctive woven appearance, which is particularly accentuated by contrasting duotones in a varied palette of 25 colours. Practical and easy to care for, as well as durable and highly abrasion-resistant, Laser RE is also well suited for office environments.
Cream 60
Warm Grey/Cream 63
Ice Blue/Cream 65
Papyrus/Cream 66
Nude/Cream 61
Cream/Mustard 62
Grass Green/Cream 69
Emerald/Cream 70
Reed Green/Mustard 67
Stone Grey 13
Ice Blue/Moor Brown 20
Warm Grey/Moor Brown 64
Lemon/Mustard 68
Mint/Malachite 71
Emerald/Malachite 72
Teal Blue 56
Teal Blue/Black 77
Blue/Moor Brown 19
Dark Carbon 03
Dark Blue 57
Dark Red/Black 73
Black 04
Nude/Light Red 74
Light Red 75
Red/Light Red 76
Fabric Group 60
Volo
Composition: 85% new wool, 15% polyamide
Volo is a finely structured wool blend with a refined weave that gives it an elegant appearance. This expressive textile shows strong solid colours to full advantage while simultaneously offering pleasant tactile qualities. With its soft look and appealing texture, Volo is a perfect fit for home interiors, but it is also well suited for use in the contract sector.
Iron Grey 14
Mid-Grey 15
Dark Grey 02
Black 16
Moor Brown 13
Canola 05
Brick 77
Red 12
Marron 69
Ice Blue 51
Indigo 10
Night Blue 11
Green-Grey 08
Teal Blue 56
Lemon 04
Summer Grass 06
Fern 07
Fabric Group 80
Tress
Composition: 73% new wool, 19% polyester
Tress is a flat woven fabric with a lively appearance that derives from the contrast between its even structure and the natural melange of colours. The combination of yarns with subtly varied hues creates a harmonious and yet vibrant look. Thanks to its high wool content, Tress is a durable, easy-care material with a home-like aesthetic that belies its suitability for use in demanding settings such as office environments.
Light Grey Melange 01
Ice Grey Melange 06
Emerald Melange 07
Pebble Melange 10
Steel Blue Melange 12
Blue-Grey Melange 11
Mid-Grey Melange 20
Blue Melange 19
Teal Blue Melange
Royal Blue Melange 18
Anthracite Melange 21
Black Melange 22
Plum Melange 17
Blackberry Melange 16
Chestnut Melange 15
Brown Melange 09
Brandy Melange 14
Aubergine Melange 08
Pale Rose Melange 05
Camel Melange 03
Papyrus Melange 02
Canola Melange 04
Fabric Group 100
Reed
Composition: 48% cotton, 25% new wool, 20% linen, 7% polyamide
The elegant finely patterned fabric Reed is a blend of linen, wool and cotton produced in a jacquard weave. The fine structure of the fabric designed by Hella Jongerius has a hand-made look, its irregular lively linen yarn lending the fabric a natural expression. Reed is cool and soft to the touch and can be perfectly combined with other fabrics and materials – thanks to a palette of understated hues.
Nutmeg 11
Canary 07
Olive 01
Canola 08
Truffle 12
Steel Blue 02
Anthracite 16
Stone 03
Ivy 14
Charcoal 15
Rose Quartz 09
Marble 06
Sand 04
Indigo 19
Malachite 13
Golden Brown 17
Pearl 05
Brick 10
Chestnut 18
Fabric Group 120
Credo
Composition: 95% new wool, 5% polyamide
Credo is a durable woollen fabric made of premium worsted yarn with a pleasant feel. The two- and three-tone colours give this fabric a characteristic structure and vibrant appearance. Credo allows for an effective exchange of heat to ensure comfortable thermal conditions for the sitter. The fabric can also be used in office environments.
Cream/Dolphin 11
Sand/Avocado 14
Lime/Curry 19
Salt'n Pepper 13
Dolphin/Steel Blue 20
Royal Blue/Elephant 21
Emerald/Ivy 22
Teal Blue/Black 26
Anthracite/Elephant 06
Black/Anthracite 07
Dark Blue/Black 08
Black/Aubergine 17
Chocolate/Black 05
Bitter Chocolate 27
Mauve Grey/Mid-Grey 24
Mother-of-Pearl/Black 25
Red Chilli 16
Saffron 15
Pale Rose/Dark Orange 23
Pale Rose/Cognac 18
Rock 12
Cream 01
Leather Group 20
Leather
The standard grade leather used by Vitra is a robust cowhide leather, dyed-through, pigmented and embossed with an even grain pattern. Since it is hard-wearing and easy to maintain, it can also be used in office environments.
Snow 72
Sand 71
Marron 69
Chocolate 68
Dim Grey 21
Asphalt 67
Nero 66
Red 70
Jade 59
Red Stone 22
Umbra Grey 61
Plum 87
Cognac 97
Cement 64
Camel 75
Clay 73
Leather Group 50
Premium F Leather
Composition: semi-aniline leather
Leather Premium F is a relatively smooth cowhide leather with a flat grain and fine top sheen. It is dyed-through and lightly pigmented. Leather Premium F is processed with a tanning agent extracted from olive tree leaves (a waste product of the olive harvest), and the entire production process is carried out with the least hazardous chemicals in the smallest possible amounts.
Snow 72
Clay 73
Sand 71
Cashew 63
Ochre 62
Camel 75
Olive 74
Cognac 97
Red Stone 22
Brandy 93
Marron 69
Plum 87
Chocolate 68
Brown 77
Nero 66
Asphalt 67
Umbra Grey 61
Khaki 58
Jade 59
Smoke Blue 60
Granite 65
Cement 64
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*Digital swatches are not always color accurate. Please contact us for samples.
Standard
VITR/ARTE-GL
Plastic
Felt
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Description

The Softshell Side Chair has gentle contours defined by its soft upholstery, providing exceptionally comfortable seating and compact dimensions: vertical ribs concealed in the upper part of the backrest offer flexibility and considerable freedom of movement – and exceptional comfort even over prolonged periods of sitting. The Softshell Side Chair has a four-legged base made of robust plastic that accentuates the understated elegance of the design.
Similar in appearance, the Softshell Side Chair and Softshell Chair can be perfectly combined at the same table. Both chairs are available in the same selection of versatile fabric or leather covers in a wide choice of colors.

Softshell was designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, The Bouroullec's studio was founded in 1999 and has since been engaged in design for some of today's most recognized brands including Vitra, Cappellini, Magis, Nanimarquina, Kvadrat, HAY, and others. Their work can be seen in parks (their outdoor furniture collection) and yet also in museums such as the Centre Pomidou and Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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Reviewed on 2024-03-18 04:32:02
Designer
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Manufacturer
Vitra
Design Year
2017
Production Year
2025
Type
Dining Chair
Shipping
Approximate Lead Time
12-14 weeks
Shipping Policy
As a buyer, you pay for shipping costs and we arrange delivery. If you purchase an item, we will contact you to confirm shipping options and prices. We will make sure that it is as inexpensive for you as possible. Shipping costs we've listed here are estimates. Read our full shipping policy here. →
Size
Height
33.5 in
Width
19.25 in
Depth
21.75 in
Length
Seat Height
17.5 in
Diameter
Lifecycle
Condition
New
Indoor Warranty
5 years
Materials
Materials
Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide, foam, fabric or leather, plastic or felt glides

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Lead times are estimated based on previous production times from our manufacturing partners, but lead times can change depending on availability and circumstances outside of Rarify's control.

For example: if purchasing an imported or made-to-order product, international shipping and import times depend on many factors. This includes US customs operations, global trade circumstances, and production facilities in other countries.

We will try to fulfill your order as quickly as possible. Our international freight forwarding partners help to take burden off of you during the process of importing; we appreciate your patience while your order is fulfilled.

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