Designed by Pearson Lloyd for Teknion, the Aarea Conference Chair unites the concept of circularity and the simple reality of human needs. Aarea Conference Chair is familiar and welcoming in aspect, intuitive and ergonomic in use, and made with minimal components and materials, which speaks to the ingenuity and intelligence of the chair’s design.
Aarea Conference Chair is composed of five parts including a tubular steel frame, a bespoke 3D textile knit, an upholstered seat cushion, recycled plastic arm pads, and a recycled aluminum star base. The chair is purposefully designed and carefully engineered as separate parts that come together to form a single unit.
Aarea Conference Chair’s mélange mesh back is a bespoke knit that uses retrieved ocean plastic to minimize virgin materials and waste. Developed over the course of two years, the flexible 3D knit weaves in elastomeric textiles to give it longevity and ensure it doesn’t lose its shape. Developing the knit and the frame took on its own life, much like a living organism. As the team made modifications to the knit, modifications needed to be made to the frame to ensure the correct amount of support and comfort was provided. This fine-tuning resulted in a chair back that conforms to the shape of every body, creating seamless support through the inherent tensions in the knit.
The top of the frame is diecast to reinforce a part of the structure where the head rests, providing a different level of ergonomic refinement and finesse. Meanwhile, the textile-covered foam seat cushion contours to each user to provide a comfortable sitting surface throughout the workday.
Aarea Conference Chair intelligently breaks down into individual components, recognizing that wear and tear to various parts happen at different rates. This forward-thinking design approach allows the chair to be serviced when needed and supports repairing the product rather than throwing it entirely away; ultimately increasing its lifespan. However, at the end of its lifecycle, all of the components can be recycled, effectively reducing the product’s carbon output.
The Aarea Conference Chair offers high ergonomic performance and sustainable properties through repairable components. Designed in collaboration with Pearson Lloyd, Aarea features a minimal design composed of only five parts, including a tubular steel frame, a 3D textile knit, an upholstered seat cushion, recycled plastic arm pads, and a recycled aluminum star base. It uses recycled materials, such as a mélange mesh back made from retrieved marine plastic, to minimize virgin materials and waste. The chair’s easily repairable design extends its lifespan by allowing individual parts to be serviced as needed. Additionally, all components can be recycled.
The lightweight, highly comfortable conference chair promotes changing postures from upright to relaxed for social and formal settings. The knit back is flexible and readily conforms to the shape of the body, creating seamless support through the tensions inherent in the knit. The cushioned seat and angled armrests further enhance comfort and wellbeing for all users throughout a workday by providing the proper support for seated work.
1. Dimensions: 4 Star Base, No Tablet: W: 27.5, H: 36-40, D: 26-29.
2. Includes a simple swivel tilt mechanism with tilt lock, and is height-adjustable.
3. Designed and tested for users up to 300 lbs.
4. Primary materials include metal and retrieved marine plastic.
5. Composed of only five parts including a tubular steel frame, a bespoke 3D textile knit, an upholstered seat cushion, recycled plastic arm pads, and a recycled aluminum star base. The chair is purposefully designed and carefully engineered as separate parts that come together to form a single unit.
6. The knit is available in 11 finishes.
7. Offers an optional universal tablet for left or right-handed users.
8. Available with 5-Star or 4-Star Base
