Rival Chair Brochure

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Rival is a versatile chair designed by Konstantin Grcic in collaboration with Artek in 2014. It is suitable for homes, public spaces, and offices, embodying a modern approach to traditional wooden chairs.

Design and Construction
The chair's legs are crafted from a single piece of solid birch, giving them a fluid appearance akin to molded plastic. The back and armrests are made from saw-cut birch lamella. The chair adheres to Alvar Aalto’s construction principles, with visible connections between elements and a direct join between the backrest and seat shell.

Functionality
Rival features a concealed mechanism under the upholstered seat that provides a swivel function, enhancing comfort and flexibility. This design element allows intuitive use of the chair.

Designer’s Perspective
Konstantin Grcic describes the name 'Rival' as a symbol of self-confidence rather than competition, reflecting the chair's strong connection to Artek's history and its modern manufacturing approach.

Versatility and Aesthetics
Rival is available in various colors with options for leather or 3D textile upholstery, making it adaptable to different environments such as homes, restaurants, and offices.

Specifications

Materials: Backrest made of birch lamella, legs from solid birch, and a polypropylene swivel seat base.
Colors: Available in natural birch, white, black/white, light grey/cream, asphalt, and caramel leather.
Dimensions: 59 cm width, 46 cm seat height, 52 cm depth, and 78 cm total height.

Catalog excerpts

Rival Design Konstantin Grcic, 2014

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Rival Design Konstantin Grcic, 2014 Rival, the result of the first collaboration between Konstantin Grcic and Artek, is a universal chair suited for homes, public spaces and offices. Decidedly rooted in the Artek furniture tradition, Rival represents a modern and fresh approach to the wooden chair. The legs are milled from one piece of solid birch, taking on a fluid quality more similar to moulded plastic than timber, while the back and armrests are made of saw-cut birch lamella. True to Alvar Aalto’s construction principles, the individual elements of the chair are visibly added, and the backrest...

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Konstantin Grcicin ja Artekin ensimmäinen yhteistyö on Rival: monitoimituoli, joka soveltuu koteihin, toimistoihin ja julkisiin tiloihin. 「ライバルチェア」アルテックとコンスタンチングルチは、・ッチが初めてともに開発した回転式チェアです。現代におけるあらゆる用途に応え、あらゆる環境に溶けこみます。 Artekin huonekalusuunnittelun perinteitä noudattaen Rival ライバルチェアは、アルテックが大切にしてきた素材と技術 edustaa nykyaikaista ja tuoretta näkökulmaa puutuoliin. を受け継いでいます。フィンランドバーチ材の無垢の一枚 Tuolin massiivikoivusta valmistettujen jalkojen sulava 板から削り出した脚は、滑らかで美しいシルエットです。そし muotokieli muistuttaa pikemmin muotoon puristettua muovia て、背もたれと肘掛けは、アアルト製品にも用いられている kuin perinteistä puuvalmistamista....

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Specifications Tekniset tiedot 仕様 Backrest: Birch lamella 3D Knit fabric 3D Kangas 3次元生地布張り Natural birch Lakattu koivu ナチュラルラッカー Black/white Musta/valkoinen ブラック/ホワイト White Valkoinen ホワイトラッカー Light grey/cream Valkoinen/musta ライトグレー/クリーム Legs: Solid birch 78|30¾" Swivel seat base: Polypropylene Selkänoja: Koivulamellia Jalat: Massiivikoivua Pyörivä istuin: Polypropeeni 78|30¾" 背面：バーチ材ラメラ積層合板曲げ加工脚部：バーチ材

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