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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.
A lifestyle image of a lounge scene featuring Zig Zag Shelf High and Experiment Chair.

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
32.3 in
Width
22.4 in
Height
30.3 in
Seat width
18.5 in
Seat height
15.4 in
Seat depth
20.9 in
Backrest height
20.9 in
Armrest height
23.6 in
Weight
16.5 lbs

Packaging

Boxes
2
Package volume
0.151 m³
Gross weight
22 lbs
Package width
26 in
Package length
31.1 in
Package height
11.4 in

Certifications

Forestry
Environmental
Strength & stability

Seat materialBuy sample

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 material

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

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