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Chairs
Mantis Chair
2008
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance
and powerful limbs of this chair offers a study in contrasts.
Strong and elegant, sharp and curved, thick and thin — the
Mantis is sturdy and solid, yet visually light. Designer Craig
Bassam conceived the chair to be a new American classic,
an object that possessed measurable gravitas and wasn’t
overly indebted to the classic dining chairs associated with
mid-century Europe. From certain angles, the Mantis Chair
feels almost like a piece of sculpture. Carved entirely
from solid wood, it is a new alternative to the classic and
indestructible courthouse chair. Unlike many of its predecessors,
however, comfort is at the forefront, with a commodious,
ergonomically shaped seat. A hand-stitched leather cushion
can be added to amplify both comfort and luxury.
CB-25 Mantis Chair
W 25 1/8", 63.8 cm
D 21", 53.3 cm
H 30 1/2", 77.5 cm
SH 17 5/8", 44.8 cm
AH 26 3/8", 67 cm
Wood:
Solid Ash
Solid Oak
Solid Walnut
Finish:
Ebonized black lacquer
on Ash or bleached, white
pigment, matte acrylic
on Ash. Raw effect lacquer
on Oak. Hand rubbed
natural oil on Oak or Walnut,
or hand rubbed black oil
on Walnut.
Made in Italy
