Name: Visu Chair: Sled Base
Brand: Muuto • Mika Tolvanen
SKU: MUU-M-VISC-SLD-W-BLCK-BLCK
Price: 281.25 USD
Availability: InStock

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Spec Sheet

Description

As the Sled Base version shows, Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen's original Visu Chair for Muuto has become a template for an expansive line of iconic seating. And to the designer, that's as it should be: "I wanted Visu to have an unobtrusive and timeless nature that is familiar but never boring and without sacrificing function or ergonomics. Designing a family of chairs, visually related but for different functions, was an iterative and thorough process lasting nearly 2 years. In the end, I think every detail is exactly as it is supposed to be." Those details are especially persuasive in this stackable sled edition, with a choice of natural finish oak veneer with stainless steel legs or a range of colors with steel legs powder-coat finished to match.

Specifications

Size

30.7" h x 21" w x 18.8" d (70x53.5x48cm)
Seat height: 17.7" (45cm)

Material

Powder-coated steel, plastic, foam

Details

Made in Latvia

Brand

Muuto

Muuto made its impact on the design world by living up to its namesake "muttos,” the Finnish word that alludes to looking at things with a new perspective. "We give the designers the freedom to create new designs,” says co-founder Peter Bonnén. By giving free rein to the brightest design talent in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, there’s the breathing room to conjure a new take on a chair, vase or a lamp. Expanding on that success, Muuto was subsequently acquired by legendary brand Knoll In 2017, though it continues to be run independently from the company's headquarters in Copenhagen.

Peter and co-founder Kristian Byrge, who originally trained in economics and management respectively, might not have seemed destined to helm a new-influencer design firm. But it was a shared passion for all things design and and the distinctive style they dubbed “New Nordic” that rapidly brought worldwide recognition. "It serves as proof that we have something special to offer the design industry," the partners say. "We're proud to be part of the Knoll family and can't wait to unfold Muuto's global potential further in close collaboration with them."

Designer

Mika Tolvanen

”My designs are function-oriented,” says Finnish creative light Mika Tolvanen, "but that does not mean they cannot be beautiful at the same time.” Mika founded his Helsinki studio after graduating from London’s Royal College of Art and is part of a lively network of his country’s young creators called the Rehti Design Group.

For an impressive list of companies such as Muuto, Zanotta and Offect, he has designed furniture, lamps and household goods. Mika’s priority is always to look for ways that design can serve the needs of everyday life. "What really defines objects is how we use them not what they appear to be," he says. "Design should not be the one that requires attention by being special.”