Visu Lounge Chair - Quick Ship
$476.25
$635
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$635
SKU: MUU-MVISLW-GREY-GREY
$476.25
$635
SKU: MUU-MVISLW-OAK-OAK
$476.25
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SKU: MUU-MVISLW-BLCK-BLCK
Description
Absent of any decorative excess, the sinuous Visu Lounge Chair revels in the beauty of its essentials. Danish brand Muuto realized the collection for fellow Helsinki designer Mika Tolvanen, who named it "Visu," the Danish word for "precision." Mika, who is part of the Rehti Design Group, observed: "I wanted my chair to have an unobtrusive and timeless nature that is familiar but never boring and without sacrificing function or ergonomics." No design ennui here: the Visu Lounge Chair is uncommonly versatile, whether the choice is natural oak veneer or lacquered ash veneer in more-than-basic black or an assortment of hues.
Specifications
Size
- 27.6" h x 23.6" w x 35.4" d (69x60x90cm)
- Seat height: 15.7" (39.5cm)
Material
Oak or ash veneer
Details
Made in Latvia
Brand
Muuto
Muuto made its impact on the design world by living up to its namesake "muttos,” the Finnish word that alludes to looking at things with a new perspective. "We give the designers the freedom to create new designs,” says co-founder Peter Bonnén. By giving free rein to the brightest design talent in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, there’s the breathing room to conjure a new take on a chair, vase or a lamp. Expanding on that success, Muuto was subsequently acquired by legendary brand Knoll In 2017, though it continues to be run independently from the company's headquarters in Copenhagen.
Peter and co-founder Kristian Byrge, who originally trained in economics and management respectively, might not have seemed destined to helm a new-influencer design firm. But it was a shared passion for all things design and and the distinctive style they dubbed “New Nordic” that rapidly brought worldwide recognition. "It serves as proof that we have something special to offer the design industry," the partners say. "We're proud to be part of the Knoll family and can't wait to unfold Muuto's global potential further in close collaboration with them."
Designer
Mika Tolvanen
”My designs are function-oriented,” says Finnish creative light Mika Tolvanen, "but that does not mean they cannot be beautiful at the same time.” Mika founded his Helsinki studio after graduating from London’s Royal College of Art and is part of a lively network of his country’s young creators called the Rehti Design Group.
For an impressive list of companies such as Muuto, Zanotta and Offect, he has designed furniture, lamps and household goods. Mika’s priority is always to look for ways that design can serve the needs of everyday life. "What really defines objects is how we use them not what they appear to be," he says. "Design should not be the one that requires attention by being special.”