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Experiment

Lounge Chair, 501 / Green / Ultramarine, Art. no. 30940

Design by Yrjö Kukkapuro

Timeless, bold, and as compelling today as the day it was created, the Experiment Chair was designed by celebrated Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1982. Its expressive, innovative design was realized during a period of intense productivity by Kukkapuro, then a leading figure of Functionalism. The chair is an icon of eighties design. It demonstrates all the ergonomic qualities and extraordinary structural detail Kukkapuro is famed for. And, importantly, it embodies a fearless postmodern aesthetic that hasn't lost any of its impact. In the Experiment Chair, Kukkapuro sought to add art to Functionalism, to satisfy romantic tastes alongside meeting essential needs. The result is startling, authentic, a hero of twentieth-century design. It has been Hem's privilege to work alongside Yrjö to reintroduce the Experiment Chair to a new generation. The updated Experiment Chair is faithful to the original, featuring the same decorative armrests; red symbolizing fire, green representing trees, and blue denoting waves on a lake. New upholstery options are available, and the chair features subtle resizing tailored to contemporary needs.

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A lifestyle image of a lounge scene featuring Experiment Chair.
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Technical details

General

Article number
30940
Country of origin
Poland
Forestry certification
FSC 100%
Inside material
PU Foam / Plywood, Solid Beech, Chromed Steel Structure

Dimensions

Length
82 cm
Width
57 cm
Height
77 cm
Seat width
47 cm
Seat height
39 cm
Seat depth
53 cm
Backrest height
53 cm
Armrest height
60 cm
Weight
7.5 kg

Packaging

Boxes
2
Package volume
0.151 m³
Gross weight
10 kg
Package width
66 cm
Package length
79 cm
Package height
29 cm

Certifications

Strength & stability
Forestry
Environmental

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Name
Tiree, Ultramarine
Composition
92% Pure New Wool, 8% Nylon
Abrasion resistance
50,000 Martindale
Pilling
3-4
Lightfastness
5
Flame resistance
BS 5852: Part 1 & 2 (Crib 5), EN 1021: Part 1 & 2, and US Cal. TB 117-2013
Origin
Scotland
Manufacturer
Bute Fabrics

Frame materialBuy sample

Name
Plywood, Green Lacquered Plywood
Finish
Water-based lacquer
Gloss
Satin
Pantone reference
Pantone 361 C

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