East River Chair Leather Developed by Vitra in Switzerland Design: Hella Jongerius, 2013/2017

A project for the United Nations inspired Dutch designer Hella Jongerius to create the East River Chair. At Salone del Mobile 2017, Vitra and Hella Jongerius presented an update of the lounge chair in leather.

Products designed by Hella Jongerius exhibit her unique manner of fusing industry and craft, highand low-tech, traditional and modern – characteristics which are also evident in the East River Chair: with its distinctive form and casual combination of diverse materials, this small armchair clearly bears the Dutch designer's signature. East River Chair Leather features a seat shell covered entirely with leather. Hella Jongerius developed four variations, each of which combines leathers in two different colours on the inner and outer face, using contrasting cross stitching for a decorative effect. Contrary to the expressive mix of materials and fabrics used for the East River Chair, the East River Chair Leather exudes a calmer visual appearance. The compact armchair is very comfortable thanks to its high-quality upholstery and quilted lumbar cushion and is well suited for lobbies, lounges and hospitality settings. The base is available in a light or dark version.