Vitra APC Chairs
APC CHAIRS
APC CHAIRS
Designed By Jasper Morrison
Designed by Jasper Morrison, the APC is reminiscent of classic wooden chairs while advancing the appearance and functionality of this typology.
The graceful chair combines great stability with excellent comfort; its backrest is attached to the frame with resilient connectors that allow it to flex in response to the sitter's movements. The APC comes in a choice of two-tone colours and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use.
DESIGNER
JASPER MORRISON
Jasper Morrison lives and works in London and Tokyo. His designs are expressions of the ‘super normal’ design philosophy: rather than seeking unusual or extravagant results, he often breathes new life into proven solutions by means of reinterpretation, further development and refinement. He has worked together with Vitra on a regular basis since 1989.
BIOGRAPHY
Known for thinking outside the box, Jasper Morrison is one of the most successful industrial designers of the past few decades. Together with his colleague Naoto Fukasawa, he defined the term 'super normal', which in his opinion answers the question of what 'good design' should really be.
‘The products are making the atmosphere. I think that’s an important part of the job, to make a good atmosphere. Otherwise, we’re just messing it up.’
In his work, he strives to create good examples of understated, useful and responsible design.
Morrison has developed several projects in collaboration with Vitra, including the APC, the Soft Modular Sofa and the HAL chair family. His designs are represented in New York's Museum of Modern Art and other prominent museum collections around the world.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Vitra
PRODUCT TYPE
Chair
PRODUCTION
Made in Switzerland
OUTDOOR USE
suitable for utilisation outdoors on a temporary or seasonal basis, following care instructions. After prolonged exposure to the elements, clean and store away in a dry, sheltered place to ensure lasting use and avoid any deterioration in appearance.
BACKREST, SEAT AND BASE
Dyed-through polypropylene.
MATERIAL
Wooden
DESIGNER
Jasper Morrison
GLIDES
Fitted with carpet glides or felt glides for hard floors.
DIMENSIONS
DOWNLOADS
↓ Factsheet
↓ Ecology information
↓ Care instructions
↓ Certificate (APC BIFMA)
↓ Certificate (All Plastic Chair GS)
↓ Certificate (AllPlasticChair Greenguard Gold)
↓ Vitra Revit Manual
COLORS
SEAT CUSHIONS FOR APC
- Soft Seats type A
- Soft Seats type C
POLYPROPYLENE
DETAIL
PRODUCT FAMILY
At first glance, the APC is reminiscent of the simple, classic wooden chairs that have been common in Europe for many decades. However, its performance and appearance have been significantly enhanced by adapting the design to an alternative material.
The flattened forms of the frame are moulded in a single piece, while the thin seat surface is organically shaped and the backrest more finely modelled than the back support of conventional wooden chairs. As a result, the APC is strikingly compact and graceful, and the combination of plastic components makes it extraordinarily comfortable.
Whereas the frame consists of a rigid high-strength polypropylene, the seat and backrest are more resilient and adapt to the contours of the sitter's body. The backrest is connected to the frame by twin shafts cushioned with rubber buffers, which allow it to flex gently in response to the sitter's movements, further enhancing the chair's comfort.
The combination of two types of plastic also offers new possibilities for the colour scheme: the APC is exclusively available in selected 'two-tone' palettes, with frames in a slightly darker shade than the seats and backrests. This interplay of colours lends the chair a distinctive look and transports its classic shape into a contemporary context.
Thanks to the use of high-performance plastics that are resistant to sunlight and water, the APC is a robust, durable chair for indoor and outdoor settings. It is an excellent choice for home dining rooms as well as cafés, restaurants and other public venues.
