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HAL lounge chair w/ loose cushion, Dumet 03 beige/grey - oak
Description
Vitra’s HAL lounge chair is Jasper Morrison’s interpretation of a classic high-back armchair. The HAL lounge chair combines rounded oak legs with a flowingly shaped seat shell with removable seat and neck cushions. The shell is fully upholstered in cotton blend Dumet, which has a soft and vivid surface. The sleek and understated expression makes the HAL lounge chair well suited also for smaller rooms, public spaces or in the middle of the room.
According to designer Jasper Morrison’s design philosophy, something considered normal is usually more useable than something special – that’s why the HAL chair collection is based on clear, functional principles. The timeless combination of plastic seat and wooden legs create a versatile collection of chairs for various different spaces and needs.
- Width: 29.13 in (74 cm)
- Depth: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)
- Height: 41.14 in (104.5 cm)
- Seat depth: 19.88 in (50.5 cm)
- Seat height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Colour Beige/gray, oak
- Frame material Fiberglass-reinforced plastic shell, encased in molded polyurethane foam
- Seat cushion Loose seat cushion filling: polyurethane foam
- Backrest cushion Neck cushion filling: ball fibers and siliconised fibers.
- Upholstery fabric Dumet 03 beige/gray: 46% cotton, 22% wool, 15% rayon, 9% polyamide, 8% linen
- Abrasion resistance 40,000 Martindale
- Pilling 3–4
- Lightfastness 5
- Base material Natural oak with protective varnish, connection between shell and base made of die-cast aluminum, powder-coated in dim gray
- Removable cover Yes
- Notes Felt glides for hard floor
- Product ID: AK440480-F80-03-05-10
British designer Jasper Morrison (b. 1959) is one of the most successful industrial designers of his generation. He is known for his esthetic and subtly humorous style, often characterized by a pursuit of refined simplicity and everyday functionality.
After studying at Kingston Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art in London, Morrison opened his own design studio in London in 1986. Today, he also has studios in Paris and Tokyo.
Jasper Morrison – in pursuit of the extraordinary ordinary
British designer Jasper Morrison is best known for his understated and refined design language. His philosophy can be summed up in a single idea: “objects should never shout”. Rather than demanding attention, Morrison’s designs quietly enhance everyday life through clarity, functionality and balance.
From tableware to tram systems
Morrison studied at Ravensbourne, Kingston Polytechnic (BA 1982), the Royal College of Art in London (MA 1985) and Berlin University of the Arts. Over the course of his career, he has designed everything from tableware to tram systems, collaborating with brands such as Alessi, Vitra, Nikari, Flos, Fredericia and Iittala.
Morrison also serves as lead designer for Swiss company Punkt., where he helped develop the minimalist MP01 and MP02 mobile phones.
Super Normal
Morrison’s work can be found in the collections of institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. He has received numerous accolades, among them the Compasso d’Oro, the Good Design Award and several iF Product Design Awards. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Royal Designer for Industry title in the UK.
In 2006, Morrison curated the Super Normal exhibition together with Naoto Fukasawa. The exhibition showcased 200 anonymous everyday objects free from branding or visual excess, celebrating quiet usefulness and timeless appeal. Since then, the term “super normal” has become closely associated with Morrison’s design philosophy.
Who: Jasper Morrison
- British product and furniture designer (b. 1959).
- Studied at Kingston Polytechnic Design School and the Royal College of Art in London.
- Works internationally across furniture, lighting, electronics and everyday objects.
- Known for minimalist forms, restrained esthetics and a design philosophy rooted in usability.
- Notable designs include the Air Chair for Magis, the Glo-Ball lighting collection for Flos, the All Plastic Chair for Vitra and the December chair for Nikari.
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