CHIP Side Chair

Designed by Antti Kotilainen for Piiroinen

Finnish designer Antti Kotilainen, who places an emphasis on practicality and experimentation, has created a variety of products for both residential and contract applications. The CHIP Side Chair, winner of the Good Design® Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, showcases Kotilainen's talent and creative vision. With clean, graceful lines, the CHIP Side Chair features a sleek, minimal appearance that makes it a highly adaptable piece.

The Design

The CHIP Side Chair features form-pressed thin plywood sheets on a steel frame, resulting in a physically and visually light aesthetic. Its distinct and harmonious lines enhance any interior space either individually or grouped in rows or clusters. The CHIP Barstool is available in a wide range of bright and neutral finishes including natural birch, white, red, orange, grey, black and blue. The stackable chair is ideal for cafeterias, breakout areas and hospitality applications. Its durability and style make it ideal for public spaces, offices, cafes and bars. Its light, elegant appearance allows it to be seamlessly incorporated into any number of environments.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 2002

• Shell made of melamine-covered birch
• Base made of steel with either a chrome or powder-coat finish
• Deceptively light seat comprised of 27 layers belies incredible strength and durability
• Stackable up to twelve chairs high
• Suitable for residential or commercial use
• Shell available in natural birch, blue, black, orange, red, grey, yellow or white finish
• Available with or without seat pad in wide variety of colors
• Ganging mechanism links back of chair frames, allowing for easy formation of rows
• Ganging mechanism made of translucent polypropylene
• Perfect complement to Arena tables
• Seat Pad Fabric Information:

  • Novo by Gabriel:
    • Elastic fabric in wool with a non-directional woven design
    • Flame retardant
    • Excellent comfort and superb appearance retention
    • Only environmentally friendly products used in dying and after-treatment
    • Free of heavy metals

  • Divina by Kvadrat:
    • 100% new wool
    • Flame retardant
    • Suitable for the home, offices, hotels and institutions
    • Piece dyed
    • Color differences may occur

• Awards
  • The Good Design® Award of the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, 2003

Care & Maintenance: Please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide to learn more about caring for your Knoll furniture.

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Dimensions:

• Overall Dimensions: 31" H x 20" W x 19.75" D
• Seat Height: 17.75"

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Order with Confidence:

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• The CHIP Collection is Greenguard certified.
• The CHIP Side Chair meets Cal 133 specifications.
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your CHIP Side Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• Each authentic Knoll product includes a certificate of authenticity.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.