Vitra Fauteuil Direction Fabric Chair
The Vitra Fauteuil Direction is a versatile and comfortable armchair, perfectly suited to dining and living spaces. Its distinctive design reflects the honest, constructive aesthetic that defines Jean Prouvé’s work.
With its compact proportions, this chair also works beautifully in a home office setting, where it pairs especially well with the Compas Direction desk.
Beyond the home, the Fauteuil Direction brings understated elegance to reception areas, restaurants and waiting spaces, making it a refined choice for both residential and commercial interiors.
Key Features
- Choice of fabric colours
- Choice of frame colours
- Choice of wood armrest colours
- Choice of glides
Wellworking Says...
"A living room chair to relax in like no other. Generously upholstered in fabric providing excellent comfort and a welcoming look."
Vitra Fauteuil Direction Fabric Chair FAQs
Is the Fauteuil Direction suitable for dining tables?
Yes. Its comfortable upholstered seat and supportive armrests make it well suited to dining tables, particularly for longer meals.
Can this chair be used as a home office chair?
It works very well in a home office environment, especially for desk-based tasks that don’t require a swivel or height adjustment. It pairs particularly nicely with the Compas Direction desk.
Who designed the Fauteuil Direction?
The chair was designed by Jean Prouvé and reflects his signature constructive and functional design approach.
Is the fabric upholstery hard-wearing?
Yes. Vitra uses high-quality upholstery fabrics selected for durability, comfort and everyday use in both residential and light commercial settings.
Is this chair suitable for commercial spaces?
Absolutely. The Fauteuil Direction is commonly used in lobbies, restaurants, waiting areas and other reception spaces thanks to its compact size and refined appearance.
Does the chair require assembly?
No, the chair is delivered by Wellworking fully assembled and ready to use.
WARRANTY CLAIMS
All warranties are automatically applied by Wellworking and there is no need to register your product with the manufacturer.
Please keep your proof of purchase safe (it's easier for us to locate your order with the invoice or web order number) and, in the unlikely event a fault occurs, contact us by emailing service@wellworking.co.uk and we will arrange a service visit or replacement.
As a certified B Corp we are committed to putting sustainability at the core of all the products and services we offer.
Our products are designed with quality and longevity in mind and this is reflected in their long warranties.
We are working with our suppliers to reduce packaging and limit the use of non-recyclable packing materials. We take away all the packaging when we deliver products and recycle as much as we can within our offices to reduce the waste that goes to landfill.
