Chair Database
Ensemble chair
Designed by:
Homann A
Co-Designed by:
–
Designer:
Alberto Homann
Co-Designer:
–
Country of Origin (Designer):
Denmark
Date of Design:
1992
Date of Manufacture:
1992
Decade:
1990s
Region:
Scandinavia
Significance:
First air injection moulded chair
Manufacturer:
Fritz Hansen
Country of Origin (Manufacturer):
Denmark
Material:
ABS
Process:
Air-injection moulded
Monobloc:
No
Cantilever:
No
Renewable Carbon:
No
ERPR Score:
NA
ERPR Rating:
NA
Weight:
Note:
The Ensemble chair is made from Stapron N which is a blend of ABS and PA (nylon) plastics. The blend was designed to give good acoustic properties, a soft consistency, chemical resistance (coffee, food, alcohol), and good moulding properties.
The design was created using air injection moulding, with air cavities created in the seat and back of the chair to create the right elasticity and improve sitting comfort. The Ensemble is possibly the first chair to be made using air injected components.
Image Credit:
1st Dibs