Chairless
April 14th, 2010Alejandro Aravena designed the Chairless, a seating device for the modern nomad, for Vitra. It’s just a strap of fabric which you put around your knees and back. Alejandro was inspired by a picture of an Ayoreo Indian sitting with such a strap. This is definitely not a typical Vitra product.
A part of the proceeds will be used to support the “Foundation for Paraguayan Indian Communities”.
April 15th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Save money, just sit cross-legged!
April 15th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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April 15th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Just sitting wouldn’t be as comfortable. The strap accross the lower back gives support and prevents back pain.
April 16th, 2010 at 2:29 am
fesseln für reiche haha
April 17th, 2010 at 6:01 am
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April 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
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April 25th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
probably nobody will by this vitra strap, just a long belt would be enough. Be sure we are going to see this everywhere this summer
April 27th, 2010 at 4:12 am
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May 12th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Wouldn’t you bottom get cold and/or dirty if using only belt?
May 19th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
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July 5th, 2010 at 1:55 am
just get a rope… or a belt. why would you spend money on this??
July 28th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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August 27th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
A rope would not be nearly as comfortable, it would put too much pressure on a narrow area across the back. The wide nylon band distributes the pressure over a wider area and and provides greater comfort to the user.
The only flaw I see is that there is no “buckle” to allow adjustment. I’m a tall fellow and would probably be cramped in a standard sized strap.
I do, however, plan on making my own one of these nifty gadgets with a piece of old nylon webbing from a broken ratchet strap. The band is wide (+3 inches) and it’s extremely durable. I’ll include a double ring in mine to allow adjustment for different positions.