Vitra | Barber Osgerby's Innovative Product 'Tip Ton'
Vitra
A Lively Seat with a 9-Degree Tilt
Barber Osgerby's Innovative Product, "Tip Ton"
The designer duo "Barber Osgerby" is known for their wide-ranging activities, including furniture for high-end labels and interior design for clients like Paul Smith in London. Recently, they were chosen to design the Olympic torch for London, drawing significant attention. Now, a project they began in 2009, targeting educational environments, has finally been productized. What is the innovative chair "Tip Ton," born from their sharp yet profound insight and Vitra's technological prowess?
Text by Masaki Takei
Bringing Comfortable Tilt Action into Everyday Life
The name "Tip Ton" comes from the way the seat smoothly "tips" forward when you sit down. By incorporating a "9-degree tilt" into the front legs of the chair, it allows for a lively tilt action (the seat tilting forward), which helps maintain the pelvis and spine in their natural positions.
This design reduces the strain on the body by tilting the chair along with the user during tasks like using a laptop or writing, which tend to encourage a forward-leaning posture. To achieve this functionality, durable and cost-effective plastic material (plastic injection molding) was used. It is also environmentally conscious, being 100% recyclable.
Considering its intended use in public spaces like schools, libraries, and cafeterias, the "Tip Ton" is designed for stacking. Of course, it is also recommended for desk work at home, whether in the dining room or study. With a total of eight color variations, ranging from chic to pop, we encourage you to experience the surprisingly comfortable "tilt action" for yourself.
"Tip Ton"
Price | ¥27,300
Dimensions | W50.9 × D55.5 × H78.6 / SH46.2cm
Material | Polypropylene
Colors | basic dark, red, ice grey, stone white, mustard, earth grey, glacial blue, cactus
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