Supporto
Chair
1979 (made), 1976 (designed)
1979 (made), 1976 (designed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Ergonomic office chair
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Supporto |
| Materials and techniques | Steel, aluminium, polyurathane |
| Brief description | model Supporto; British 1979 des. Fred Scott man. Hille |
| Physical description | Ergonomic office chair |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | 'SUPPORTO' OFFICE CHAIR
Designed by Fred Scott (British, 1942-2001)
Made by Hille International, London
Steel, aluminium, polyurethane
1979
This is the finished version of the to prototypes shown nearby. The form is based on detailed ergonomic studies of how people actually sit while working. The aluminium shell is cast to the contours of the body, with particular attention to the lower back. The main elements can be combined to form at least 30 versions of the free standing chair and even more as multiple seating. The seat and supporting column are common to all the permutations.
Given by Fred Scott
W.5-1981(2001-2006) |
| Credit line | Given by Fred Scott |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.5-1981 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2008 |
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