GALLERY CHAIR

Gallery Chair CHRIS CONNELL Design veteran Chris Connell has over 30 years’ experience in the architecture, interior design and furniture industries. In the late ‘80s, he established his own award-winning architecture and interior design studio, Chris Connell Design, around the same time he also co-founded MAP International furniture. Since Schiavello’s acquisition of MAP in 2013, Chris has maintained a relationship with the brand, providing guidance and direction based on his design expertise. Chris’ reputation illustrates his elegantly shaped residential, retail and hospitality interiors as...

Gallery Chair

When the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) engaged Schiavelloto develop a chair that was suitable for multipurpose use throughout the gallery, Schiavello sought the expertise of Melbourne-based furniture designer, Chris Connell. The partnership led to the creation of the Gallery Chair, which came to fruition during the 2018 Triennial.

THE GREAT HALL: ASOURCE OF GREAT INSPIRATION Enthralled by the gallery as a young boy, Chris spent countless hours lying on the floor of the NGV’s Great Hall, staring up at the Leonard French stained glass ceiling. For Chris, this beautiful ceiling was his greatest source of inspiration and was key when it came to designing the Gallery Chair.

The chair’s vibrant colours, upholstery stitch detail and geometric angles reference the ceiling – aesthetic elements that marry with function to culminate in a gloriously refined chair. In order to be lightweight as well as functionally comfortable, the chair had to defy conventional engineering methods. A steel frame leaves it strong yet lightweight and able to be stacked eight units high, making it suited not only to the gallery but also any conference or hospitality space. The Gallery Chair’s proportion makes it Gallery Chair comfortable and encourages an ergonomic, upright position. Featuring...

Gallery Chair

Gallery Chair The Gallery Chair jackets are available in a selection of upholstered fabrics from the Palermo range and black mesh. Schiavello’s innovative ColourLab brings a considered and cohesive palette of finishes to working and living spaces. Curated by Giulio Ridolfo and developed by Schiavello, the new palette beautifully balances colour, texture and layering across a variety of materials. Legs F INISH • Satin ‡ Texture METAL POWDER COAT Obsidian Glass Grey Beige Stone Grey Signal Brown Silk Grey Cement Grey Orange Brown Pale Green Emerald Green Colza Yellow Sulfur Yellow

Gallery Chair Gallery Chair with upholstery r// Jackets Available with or without stitch detail. Upholstery Dual colour upholstery available on side A and B, or one colour upholstery available on side A and B of chair. Gallery Chair with mesh 568mm / 22.4”D Jackets Seat Bottom available with or without stitch detail. Mesh Black mesh only available on back.

Gallery Chair

Gallery Chair Ecology and Aboutsustainability Schiavello Schiavello’s most important commitment to sustainability is the company-wide Environmental Management System under ISO 14001. The environmental design principles realised means we design for the environment, focusing on efficient energy use and minimum emissions, longevity and durability, re-use and recycling of our products. Our principles of ME WE (Materials, Energy, Waste Emissions) give us a simple way to think how our operations impact the environment. Printed on an Australian made paper stock that is PEFC Certified and made...