Viccarbe’s Aleta chair, designed by Jaime Hayón, boasts a streamlined yet inviting design whose inspiration comes from a rather surprising source: the shape and movements of sharks. Very typically for the Spanish designer, the upholstered chair and the rest of the Aleta collection's furniture are a gorgeous combination of clear lines and playfulness, making the Aleta chair a lovely addition to a variety of locations from dining rooms in residential spaces to offices, hotels, cafés and other public places.
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Aleta chair, black - Gaudi 05
Viccarbe
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Viccarbe’s Aleta chair, designed by Jaime Hayón, boasts a streamlined yet inviting design whose inspiration comes from a rather surprising source: the shape and movements of sharks. Very typically for the Spanish designer, the upholstered chair and the rest of the Aleta collection's furniture are a gorgeous combination of clear lines and playfulness, making the Aleta chair a lovely addition to a variety of locations from dining rooms in residential spaces to offices, hotels, cafés and other public places.
- Width: 50 cm
- Depth: 54 cm
- Height: 82.5 cm
- Seat depth: 44 cm
- Seat height: 50 cm
- Colour Light beige, black
- Seat material Moulded plywood seat and backrest covered with expanded polyuretane foam.
- Upholstery fabric Crevin Gaudi 05: 60% polypropylene, 35% polyester, 5% cotton
- Abrasion resistance 46,000 Martindale
- Pilling 5
- Lightfastness 5-6
- Base material Calibrated steel structure powder coated in thermoreinforced polyester in black.
- Weight 10.8 kg
- Notes Plastic glides included.
- Product ID: VC-ALSIME-GA05Q
Spanish designer Jaime Hayón (b. 1974) grew up in Madrid, drawing inspiration from skateboarding and graffiti culture. He studied industrial design in his hometown before continuing his studies in Paris. After founding his own studio in 2001, Hayón quickly rose to international acclaim, with his imaginative work featured in some of the world’s most respected design and lifestyle publications.
Hayón has collaborated with numerous renowned design brands, including Magis, &Tradition, Fritz Hansen and Swarovski. Today, he runs studios in Italy, Spain and Japan.
Jaime Hayón – between art and design
Jaime Hayón (b. 1974) is a Spanish artist and designer celebrated for his distinctive, multidisciplinary approach. Born in Madrid and trained in industrial design, Hayón has created a richly recognisable visual universe over the course of his career – one where bold forms, vibrant colours and expressive motifs come together in a playful yet sophisticated harmony.
An archaeologist of the 21st century
Moving effortlessly between furniture, lighting, textiles, sculptures and paintings, Hayón’s creativity knows no boundaries. Often described as an archaeologist of the 21st century, he explores and interprets complex and abstract themes such as diversity, transformation and hybridity. The result is a visual language that feels at once approachable, layered and full of character.
An internationally acclaimed career
Hayón’s work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, cementing his place as one of the defining voices in contemporary design. His creations have also earned numerous international accolades, including the Spanish National Design Award and several Elle Decoration International Design Awards.
Time magazine has named Hayón among the most influential creative talents of our era, while Wallpaper* has recognised him as one of the most impactful designers of recent decades.
Who: Jaime Hayón
- Spanish artist and designer (b. 1974).
- Works across furniture, objects, sculpture, painting and installation art.
- Known for his bold, narrative-driven and instantly recognisable design language.
- Collaborated with numerous international design brands.
- Notable designs: the Formakami lamps for &Tradition, the Mila chairs for Magis and the Ikebana vases for Fritz Hansen.
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