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The established shape of the iconic 214 and
209 bentwood chairs served as inspiration for the
design by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin of Industrial Facility:
the S 220 is a materialefficient, stackable moulded
plywood chair with an ergonomic seat shell and
a light tubular steel frame. Featuring optional armrests,
the chair can be used in a variety of settings – from
private homes to the contract sector – and is available
in a range of different woods and colours. The chair’s
design pushes the limits of what is technically possible
using the material of moulded plywood, which
has always been a driver of innovation at Thonet.
The S 220 has an understated organic form as well as
precise lines, and its moulded plywood shell is com
fortable and supportive. The chair’s elegant hourglass
shape means that the seat shell has just the right amount
of give. A smoothly rounded front edge perfectly
embodies the harmonious interplay of material quality,
aesthetics and functionality that is so characteristic of the
S 220. This “waterfall edge”, as the designers call it,
avoids pressure points, makes the chair more comfortable
and picks up the radii of the tubular steel frame.
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CHAIR
S 220
CHAIR
S 220
THONET 20/23
THONET 20/23
