Thonet S 220 Chair

The established shape of Thonet’s iconic 214 and 209 bentwood chairs served as inspiration for the design by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin from Industrial Facility: The S 220 stackable chair from Thonet is a material-efficient, stackable chair made of moulded plywood with an ergonomic seat shell and a lightweight tubular steel frame. With optional wooden armrests (model S 220 F), the chair can be used in a variety of settings – from private homes to the contract sector – and is available in various wood types and colours. The wooden armrests come in a similar shade to the seat shell.

The design of the chair pushes the boundaries of what is technically possible with moulded plywood, which has always been a driving force behind innovation at Thonet. The S 220 has a subtly organic shape and precise lines, and the moulded plywood shell is comfortable and supportive. The elegant hourglass shape of the chair ensures that the seat shell provides just the right amount of support. A smoothly rounded front edge perfectly embodies the harmonious interplay of material quality, aesthetics and functionality that characterises the S 220. This “waterfall edge,” as the designers call it, avoids pressure points, makes the chair more comfortable and matches the radii of the tubular steel frame. This makes it an ideal chair for hospitality settings. Sitting for long periods is no longer a discomfort, but becomes a pleasurable experience.