Vitra Mikado Side Chair
With a simple, serene silhouette, the Mikado Side Chair has been designed to offer a compact but comfortable seating option for the home or office.
It features a concealed mechanism beneath the seat giving the backrest a slight recline increasing seating comfort.
Most of the individual components are made from recycled materiels and the chair can be easily broken down to replace parts or for recycling at the end of its life.
Key Features:
- Choice of leg finishes
- Variety of fabric colours
- Hidden recline mechanism
- Easily removable covers
Wellworking Says...
"A step forward in side chair design, the added movement within the Mikado side chair increases comfort for extended use."
Vitra Mikado Side Chairs FAQs
Who designed the Mikado Side Chair?
The Mikado Side Chair was designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Vitra.
What distinguishes the Mikado Side Chair from the Mikado Armchair?
While both chairs share a similar aesthetic and can be combined, the Mikado Side Chair features a more open design with a rounded backrest that has shorter sides, without the armrests present in the Mikado Armchair.
What are the key features of the Mikado Side Chair?
The chair boasts a refined form with full upholstery on all sides and a dynamic backrest that moves with the sitter, providing a comfortable recline through a discreet mechanism beneath the seat.
What materials are used in the construction of the Mikado Side Chair?
The chair incorporates sustainable materials, including a recycled aluminum seat panel and a backrest shell made from post-consumer polypropylene. The removable covers and replaceable legs—available in wood or recycled aluminum—enhance its longevity and versatility.
What are the dimensions of the Mikado Side Chair?
The chair measures 81 cm in height, 58 cm in width, 56.5 cm in depth, with a seat height of 44 cm.
What base options are available for the Mikado Side Chair?
The base is available in natural or dark-stained oak, as well as aluminium options that are polished or powder-coated in black or chalk colours.
Is the upholstery removable?
Yes, the covers are not glued and are removable, allowing for easy cleaning or replacement.
What is the delivery time for the Mikado Side Chair?
Delivery time is around 6-8 weeks for the Mikado side chair.
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.
This product has been awarded the Wellworking Greener Choice badge which means it has met our strict sustainability criteria. Find out more about Greener Choice here.
