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Lounge Chairs
Mantis Lounge Chair
2014
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
Lounge 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-250 Mantis Lounge Chair
W 27 1/2", 69.8 cm
D 23 5/8", 60.2 cm
H 27 3/8", 69.6 cm
SH 14 7/8", 37.8 cm
AH 23 1/8", 58.6 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
