Contemporary office chair WICHAIR

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WiChair by Wilkhahn: minimal design, dynamic 3D comfort & sustainable materials – the new benchmark for active sitting. Authentic seating takes a bow. The WiChair is a compact, minimalist task chair that makes your day go with a swing. The chair’s clear design language makes it a subtle addition to any setting. Its color palette allows eye-catching splashes of color. Despite its understated look, the chair exceeds expectations of comfort. The WiChair marries Wilkhahn’s DNA of dynamic sitting, timeless design and a consistently sustainable concept. Inspired by yesterday’s world, made for tomorrow’s. - Versatility: The WiChair adapts to and elevates creative studios, WFH set-ups, or contemporary learning spaces. Discover how versatile it is in all sorts of rooms and settings. Seat shells that cradle bodies: - Plywood that adapts to your body. - A concave seat with a waterfall edge to reduce pressure on thighs. - A backrest that supports you. - Optional armrests made of stylish flat steel. Base frame: - The WiChair comes in traditional black, fresh soft lemon, or unique raw steel. - Versatile colorway adapts to offices at home, studios, libraries, or co-working spaces. Cushioning: - With or without upholstery – adapts to your style and comfort levels. - Permanent upholstery or removable cushioning for extra comfort and more design options. 3D dynamic sitting – technology made easy: - Springy curved steel bracket allows the WiChair to move forward, backward, and sideways with you. - Weight adjustment option: turn the knob to adapt the chair to your body and preferences (from 45 to 120 kg). - No tools required for adjustment. Clever sustainability – for today, tomorrow and the day after: - Sustainability underpins the whole concept: from design phase and choice of materials to production. - Efficient use of resources, circular economy, and lasting quality. - Less is more: The WiChair consists of just a few components, saving material and boosting lifespan. - Simple to repair: All parts are easy to dismantle and replace, ensuring long-term use. - Avoiding fossil-fuel based plastics: Uses steel instead of petroleum-based plastics. Steel is stable, infinitely recyclable, and has a low carbon footprint. - Recyclable cushioning: Up to 40% of the optional foam cushioning is recycled (mass balance approach). - Natural materials: Seat and backrest shell made of FSC-certified plywood. - Climate-friendly production: Each WiChair has a product carbon footprint starting at 31 kg CO₂ eq. Design: Range 228 WiChair - Design: Wilkhahn “Concave wooden surfaces, supported by curved steel, emphasize the friendly character of the WiChair — a perfect balance you can feel.” Alina Schnizler, Wilkhahn, Design - Awards: Red Dot Award, IF Design, German Design Award, Iconic Awards, Good Design. - Available finishes: Seat shells in natural oak, white oak, black oak. Frames in black, soft lemon, raw steel, blush pink, mint green, light gray. - Upholstery options: Fully upholstered seat and backrest shell, retrofittable and replaceable seat and backrest cushioning, or without upholstery. - Weight adjustment: For users from 45 to 120 kg, easily adjustable by knob. - Product carbon footprint: Starting at 31 kg CO₂ eq. - Product range: Task chairs / Office chairs - Configurator available online. - Brochure, manual, and environmental product information available for download. - Videos: Product use, design, and movement demonstrations available. - Note: The WiChair won the German Sustainability Award for Products 2026. Technical Specifications / Features: - Minimalist, compact task chair - Dynamic 3D movement (forward, backward, sideways) - Springy curved steel bracket - Weight adjustment knob (45–120 kg) - Seat and backrest shell: FSC-certified plywood - Optional armrests: flat steel - Frame colors: black, soft lemon, raw steel, blush pink, mint green, light gray - Seat shell finishes: natural oak, white oak, black oak - Upholstery: permanent, removable, or none - Recyclable cushioning (up to 40% recycled foam) - Few components for easy repair and long lifespan - Steel frame for stability and recyclability - Climate-friendly production (31 kg CO₂ eq. per chair) - Configurator available - Multiple awards for design and sustainability