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Mikado Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024

Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024 Mikado is a chair with a serene yet commanding aura that aims to impress not only by its form but also through its comfort – whether used around home dining tables, in restaurants or for meeting rooms. The Mikado seating experience is deﬁned by upholstery on all sides as well as the movement of the backrest. An ingeniously simple mechanism concealed beneath the seat allows the back to comfortably recline at a slight angle. Materials ∏ Backrest and seat: ﬂexible backrest, back shell in recycled post-consumer polypropylene, seat and backrest upholstery in...

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Modular components for ﬂexibility and sustainability Comfort through movement Mikado was designed with sustainability in mind from the outset: the covers are not glued and can be removed for cleaning or replacement. The 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...

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A chair for any setting Mikado is available as an armchair with the suggestion of armrests or as a side chair, which each oﬀer a distinctive seating experience and yet are so similar that they can be combined without disturbing the visual harmony around a table or within a given space. Diﬀerent legs, two backrests, a choice of fabric or leather covers and numerous colours aﬀord a wide variety of possible conﬁgurations. Usage categories for cover materials Traditionally, Vitra has divided cover materials into two categories: the areas of application 'Home' and 'Oﬃce'. As these areas are...

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Light-coloured, high-quality materials, such as marble, leather, cherry and oak wood, paired with warm ochre hues and cooler silver tones establish a fresh sleek environment. Natural textiles like Cento or bouclé fabrics such as Nubia and Savana blend in harmoniously. Mikado is particularly well-suited here in neutral, light upholstery colours such as cream or stone and with a base either in oak, chalk-coloured powder-coated aluminium or classic polished aluminium. Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Side Chair Mikado...

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Natural nordic Subtle combinations of neutral colours and light shades of red, orange, ice blue and grey, paired with materials such as birch or oak wood, ceramics, jute and cardboard as well as natural materials like Cento, create a relaxed, understated ambience. Mikado is an ideal choice here in light colours such as nude or orange and a pale-coloured base in oak or chalk-coloured powder-coated aluminium. Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair 12 light grey/ice blue

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Bold colours such as green or pink and black accents combined with materials such as recycled plastic, linoleum, metal, dark oak or ash wood and cork radiate youthfulness and conﬁdence. Matching fabrics include Volo, Plano, Cento or Credo in vibrant colours. Mikado cuts a particularly ﬁne ﬁgure here in coloured covers, e.g. shades of green or pink, paired with light oak or aluminium legs. Mikado Armchair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair

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Walnut and rosewood, lustrous materials such as glass, velvet, silk and mirror surfaces as well as fabrics like Iroko, Dumet and Corsaro create a reﬁned environment in combination with dark colours, ranging from burgundy to dark brown or jade and with a contrasting use of black and white. Mikado is especially suitable in dark upholstery – dark brown, dark red or dark green tones – and a matching dark base made of oak or aluminium. Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair Mikado Armchair Mikado Armchair Mikado Side Chair

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37 chalk powdercoated (smooth) Mikado Armchair Mikado Armchair with die-cast aluminium legs with wooden legs Mikado Side Chair Mikado Side Chair with die-cast aluminium legs with wooden legs polished aluminium mint powdercoated (smooth) natural oak, with protective varnish basic dark powder-coated (smooth) dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish

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Upholstery materials Cento 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. Medium use, F120 Cento is made of 100% high-quality virgin wool. Its bouclé appearance and three-dimensional structure create a lively surface texture with a voluminous granular feel. Thanks to the sustainable purity of the wool,...

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Medium use, F80 Dumet is a cotton blend in a plain weave with a lively appearance. The natural mixed tones create an elegant look with an Italian ﬂair. Dumet is soft and cool to the touch. Dumet is available in 20 colours. Weight Width Abrasion resistance 9% polyamide, 8% linen, 22% wool, 46% cotton, 15% rayon 485 g/m² (14.3 oz/y²) 147 cm +/- 2 cm (57‘‘) 40,000 Martindale Pilling Fastness to rubbing Iroko 2 Medium use, F80 Iroko 2 is a soft, ﬂat woven fabric made with chenille yarn. The piles in the yarn give the weave a lively surface texture with an inviting, velvety touch. The fabric’s...

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Heavy use, F30 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. Material Weight Width Abrasion resistance Fastness to light Pilling Fastness to rubbing 100% polyester 265 g/m² (7.8 oz/y²) 142 cm +/- 2 cm (56‘‘) 80,000 Martindale Type 6 Nubia is a blended fabric with a very lively, natural appearance. Its ﬁne substructure...

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