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Mikado

Armchair (Fabric)

By Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

Mikado not only aims to impress by its serene yet commanding silhouette but also through its unparalleled comfort. The Mikado seating experience is defined by upholstery on all sides together with a dynamic movement of the backrest. A mechanism concealed beneath the seat allows the back to move with the sitter and comfortably recline at a slight angle.

Mikado is available as an armchair or as a side chair. In the armchair version, the sides of the rounded backrest extend forward to simultaneously serve as armrests.

The covers of the Mikado chair are not glued and can be removed for cleaning or replacement. The legs may be replaced individually or exchanged for a different material option – wood or recycled aluminium. The inner seat panel is made of recycled aluminium while the core of the backrest shell is produced from recycled post-consumer polypropylene, which can be easily separated from the foam padding during recycling. The concept of a simple exchange of components gives Mikado long-term versatility, thereby ensuring longevity.