Van Severen Collection
.03 1999
.03, Vitra Test Centre
.03 High 1999/2011
Maarten Van Severen in his workshop
The architect and designer Maarten Van Severen began designing furniture in the mid 1980s that he initially produced in small quantities in his workshop in Ghent. He began working with Vitra in 1995. These pieces now comprise the Van Severen Collection. Until his death in 2005 in Ghent, Maarten Van Severen developed a range of new designs for Vitra, which have progressively entered series production.
Chaise Longue, Vitra product development
.04 2000
Vitra has focussed on seating for over 50 years. Every Vitra chair is the result of continuous assessment of the technical possibilities and in depth thoughts on the human body.
MVS Chaise 2000 Maarten Van Severen’s model workshop
The unity of design and production was one of the fundamental prerequisites for the work of Maarten Van Severen. He strongly believed that the actual technical implementation of an idea that he had first noted down as a sketch not only provided an acid test but also offered a means of checking the production process.
.05 2004
.06 2004
KAST 2005
.04 prototype, Vitra product development
X-ray of .03
A-Table 1992/2005
.03 .03 is a �general chair� that can be used in almost all kinds of spaces. The shell, with its linear silhouette and flexible integral foam construction, adapts to the body: when the sitter leans back, the upper part of the backrest yields slightly. Built-in leaf springs give added resilience to the backrest and return it to the original position when pressure is removed. This makes .03 so unexpectedly comfortable.
.03 offers many advantages, especially for use in public spaces: it can be compactly stacked (up to 20 chairs), has linking connectors with or without seat numbers and is robust and easy to clean.
.04 .04 is clearly different from swivel chairs found in traditional offices. It is the perfect addition to all offices that do not want to have a typical “office look”. The chair’s stringent, linear appearance is coupled with a comfortable seat surface and a pleasantly resilient backrest. The micro-mechanism under the seat allows for a smooth transition from a forward posture to a reclining position, as well as moderate lateral movement. This makes .04 suitable for prolonged sitting.
.03 High caters for the growing need to switch between standing and sitting at work. Rather than raising and lowering the table, users themselves either sit down on the chair or stand at the table. .03 High has no armrests. This means users can sit sideways on it, as well as in several other positions. Its footrest is a helpful support both while sitting and standing.
.03 High was created in accordance with Maarten Van Severen’s principle of elementary design. The design was realised by Fabian Schwärzler, a Swiss designer who worked as Van Severen’s assistant from 2003 to 2005.
.04 can also be mounted on a bench beam for waiting areas.
.06 The principle behind the cantilevered chair dates back to the 1930s. With the design of .05 and .06, Maarten Van Severen seems to have succeeded in realising a cantilevered chair in its purest form. With other cantiliever chairs, the base frame and seat or backrest were separate elements. With the .05 chair, the frame, seat and backrest are all one piece. This means that despite the change in material between the base frame and the seat, a chair has been created, with a unique and homogenous form. .05* Suitable as a visitor, conference or dining chair. The frame construction offers a high degree of comfort by responding to pressure with springy resilience, and the flexible, tensile shell makes the seat as comfortable as a cushion.
* n ot available for the UK domestic furniture market.
.06 is suitable for use in lounges, bars, hotels and the home. Thanks to robust materials – rust-proof stainless steel and easy-to-clean integral skin foam – both chairs .05 and .06 are weather and water resistant.
A-Table
MVS Chaise The MVS Chaise is perfect for a rest or quick nap. Once again, the chair’s comfort is due to its innovative material: the lounge surface is comfortable to relax on for long periods. A leather cushion supports the head. The frame construction makes it easy to change from a sitting to a reclining position.
A-Table is one of the items of purist furniture which made Maarten Van Severen famous. It has come to be his trademark piece. Like all his pieces, the table stands out for its symbolic shape and carefully balanced proportions. The name A-Table refers to the characteristic, A-shaped position of the legs. What is striking about the series-produced A-Table is the matt black rubber lacquer – it has a wonderfully warm and soft feel and, like a natural material, becomes patinated with age.
Programme features
All measurements in millimetres and inches, established pursuant to EN 1335-1
Seat or back and recliner shell construction made of profiled steel frame encased in batch-dyed integral polyurethane foam. Flexible backrest with integrated leaf springs.
420-540 16½”-21¼”
850 33½”
540 21¼”
373 373 14¾”14¾”
420-540 16½”-21¼”
228 9”
390 15¼”
805-930 31¾”-36½”
446 17½”
420-540 16½”-21¼”
490-530 19¼”-20¾”
405 16”
420-540 16½”-21¼” 680-795 26¾”-31¼”
490-530 19¼”-20¾” 490-530 19¼”-20¾” 490-530 19¼”-20¾” 446 446 17½”17½” 446 17½”
373 373 14¾”14¾” 373 14¾”
.04 Counter
.03 | .04 | .04 Counter Integral polyurethane foam
26*
10
A key theme in the oeuvre of Maarten Van Severen is storage furniture, be it shelves, cupboards or sideboards. The design for KAST, which Van Severen worked on during the last few months of his life, can be considered the quintessence of his exploration of the subject. KAST is a shelf that is modular in structure, the base version of which is a sideboard. Supplemented by two simple wooden crates and a further basic module, it creates a shelf/wall cupboard combination. Van Severen paid special attention to the colour of the sliding doors, which not only serve to emphasise KAST’s elegant and yet seemingly classical proportions, but also gives it an optimistic character.
.03 High
680-800 26 3/4 -31 1/2”
KAST
420 161/2 ”
475 18 1/2 ”
1050-1170 41 1/2 - 46”
380 15”
38*
390 15 1/2”
05*
345 131/2 ”
.03 High Integral polyurethane foam
05
10
373 14¾”
565 22¼”
228 9” 228 9” 420-540 16½”-21¼”
228 9”
390390 15¼” 15¼”
405 16”
446 17½”
446 446 17½”17½” 420-540 16½”-21¼”
390 15¼”
805-930 31¾”-36½” 390 15¼”
805-930 31¾”-36½” 805-930 31¾”-36½”
565 565 22¼”22¼” 405565 16” 22¼” 405 16”
160 6¼” 490-530 19¼”-20¾”
405 16”
490-530 490-530 19¼”-20¾” 19¼”-20¾” 405 405 16” 16”
.04
1075-1190 42¼”-46¾” 805-930 31¾”-36½” 390 15¼”
390 15¼”22 ¾”
30 1¼” 1200 47¼”
.03
1035 40¾” (max. 12)
805-930 31¾”-36½”
845 33¼”
420 16½”
370 14½”
450 17¾”
1450 57” (max. 20)
420 16½”
790 31”
370 14½”
525 20¾”
380 15”
.03 High: integral foam seat shell of polyurethane, with upholstered effect, self-supporting on a steel frame. Base: Five-star base and die-cast aluminium bridge, powder-coated (silver RAL 9006) .04: Height-adjustable swivel chair on five-star base with castors. Micro-mechanism with rubber ball allows full-range movement of seat. Base and bridge in pressure-cast aluminium, powder coating RAL 9006. With or without armrests made of basic dark integral foam. Optional soft castors for hard floors. Counter chair version also available with reverse braked castors.
450 17¾”
435 17¼”
790 31”
.03: Four-legged chair, stackable and non-stackable versions. Back legs tubular steel, front legs profiled aluminium with surface coating RAL 9006 (silver or chromed). Optional felt glides for hard floors. Connecting hardware: stackable chairs can be connected and numbered (in straight rows or radial arrangements) with additional attachments. Weight: approx. 7 kg. Fire resistance: passes testing based on DIN EN 1021.
525 20¾” 380 15”
22
01
22*
40*
01
373 14¾”
570 22½”
Tubular stainless-steel 2278 base89¾” frame, legs can be individually height-adjusted, MDF top coated with rubber lacquer.
390 15¼” 82 3¼”
KAST. Tubular stainless steel legs, individually adjustable. Shelves made of 2112extruded 83¼” eloxy aluminium profiles. Side walls made of powder-coated MDF. Maritime pine laminate with lacquering for a natural grain feel. Sliding doors in pink, dark green, bronze-grey, bright white, dark blue and sulphur yellow powder-coated sheet aluminium.
height 2112 83¼”
2112 83¼”
2100 82¾”
2278 89¾”
2112 83¼”
2112 83¼”
.04 on bench beam
360 14¼”
Back
780 30¾” 780 30¾” 795 31¼” 795 31¼” 780 30¾” 780 30¾” dark green
bronze grey
bright white
495495 19½”19½”
22*
730730 28¾” 28¾”
40*
01
Integral polyurethane foam
620620 24½” 24½”
780 30¾” 780 30¾” 795 31¼” 795 31¼” 780 30¾” 780 30¾”
01
1540 60¾”
dark green
01
dark blue
MVS Chaise
2440 96” 2440 96”
bright white
bronze grey
400 15¾” 400 15¾”
Front
bright white
yellow sulfur
400 15¾” 400 15¾”
360 14¼”
867 34¼”
394 15½” 400 15¾”
pink
2440 96” 2440 96”
Integral polyurethane foam
457 18”
bronze grey
360 36014¼” 14¼” 360 36014¼” 14¼” 360 36014¼” 14¼” 360 14¼” 360 14¼” 360 14¼”
Back
.06 bright white
400 15¾” 400 15¾”
360 14¼” 360 14¼” 360 14¼” 360 14¼”
300 11¾”
Front
10
360 14¼”
38*
2440 96” 2440 96” 300 11¾”
732 28¾”
732 28¾”
490490 19¼”19¼”
10
360 14¼”
26*
360 14¼”
05*
36014¼” 14¼” 360 36014¼” 14¼” 360 36014¼” 14¼” 360 360 14¼” 36014¼” 14¼” 360
* not available for the UK domestic furniture market.
1380 54½”
pink
360 14¼”
Front
360 14¼” 360 14¼”
.05*
580 21½”
780 30¾” 780 30¾” 795 31¼” 795 31¼” 780 30¾” 780 30¾”
.04 on bench beam | .05* Integral polyurethane foam
580 21½” 180 7” 400 15¾”
180 7” 400 15¾”
450 17¾”
380 15”
25 1”
680 26¾” 950 37½” (max. 5)
500 19¾” 440 17¼”
400 15¾”
KAST
410 16¼” 845 33¼”
black
2400 94½” A-Table
31½” 180 15¾” 31½” 180 7” 800 31½” 180 7”7”800 1807”7” 800 1200 47¼” 180 7” 400 180 1200 47¼” 180 7” 400 15¾” 980 38½” 980 38½” 580 21½” 1380 54½” 180 7” 400 15¾” 1380 54½” 580 21½” 980 38½” 800 31½” 180 7” 31½” 180 7” 800 31½” 180 7”7”800 180 7” 1200 47¼” 180 1200 47¼” 180 7” 400 15¾” 980 38½” 580 21½” 980 38½” 1380 54½” 1380 54½” 580 21½” 980 38½”
MVS Chaise. Stainless-steel base frame. Height-adjustable head cushions made of leather or polyurethane 570 22½” 82 head 3¼” cushions made of weather2112 83¼” foam. A variant with resistant soft polyurethane foam is also available. It is suitable for outdoor use.
720 28¼”
570 22½”
1380 54½” 180 7” 1200 47¼”
785 31”
2100 82¾” A-Table.
2278 89¾”
390 15¼”
405 16” 228 39”
785 31”
405 16¼” 6 ¼” 405 16” 228 39”
278 11”
570 22½” 564 22¼” .05* and .06: Cantilevered chairs. Base made of rust446 17½” 160 6¼” proof stainless steel tubing with brushed (matt) finish. 278 11” 405 16¼” 6 ¼” 2278 89¾” Optional felt glides for hard floors. Suitable for outdoor use. The .05 is also available in a stackable version.
2400 94½”
160 6¼”
180 7” 1200 47¼”
.04 on bench beam: 2 to 5 seat units (2 lateral legs for all lengths), steel T-beam epoxy coated in basic dark, aluminium legs with surface coating RAL 9006. Configurations with table units available upon request.
Programme features
564 22¼”
446 17½”
900 35½”
Programme features
Back
bronze grey
Deviations in colour are possible due to the printing process.
pink
dark green
dark blue
Boxes
yellow sulfur
bright white
bronze grey
maritime pine
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