YPSILON

Office chair

Project data

  • Year
    2001
  • Tipology
    Domestic furniture
  • Client
    Vitra International AG
  • Awards
    Red Dot Award 2002

Description

Ypsilon’s most convincing feature is its innovative seating concept.
It adapts to the body of the sitter, follows his or her movements, and provides support without constricting.
It can be individually adapted to the size and weight of the user.
Because of its sensitive motion mechanism and extremely wide backward angle,
even tilting back in the lounge position becomes a viable working position where
the sitter’s eyes are focused on the screen.
The flexible backrest is like a sail.
Frameless and fixed only on the corner points,  it has a burred texture that encourages
pleasant air circulation.
The soft cushioning of the headrest and armrests and the patented ClimaSeat offer additional comfort
and create an agreeable sitting climate for extended periods.

Ypsilon Programme features

Office swivel chair certified according to EN 1335 ergonomics standards.
Complies with BS 5459-2 specifications (24-hour test).

Synchronised mechanism for individually adjustable support. Lockable in upright position.
Standard version includes adjustable backrest height, seat height and depth,
and intensity of lumbar support.

Air-cushioned, leather-covered armrests and headrest.
Armrests adjustable in height, horizontal angle, and vertical tilt.
Headrest adjustable in height and angle. Armrest supports in polished aluminium.
Backrest texture with fine burring, seat available as ClimaSeat with fabric cover.

Available styles:

Mesh backrest and solid fabric seat cover or entirely in leather.
Controls in basic dark, frame either polished aluminium or basic dark plastic.
Double castors in basic dark for hard or soft floors.

Designed with the collaboration of Claudio Bellini