| Product type | Armchair |
| Dimensions |  |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Colours | Classic version:  Pure Materials version:   |
| Material | Frame: tubular steel, chrome plated Seat/Backrest: buffalo leather, brown or butt leather, black, natural (full grain) Armrest panels: walnut oiled or stained beech Glides: plastic, black |
| Variants | Available in classic leather or Pure Material's (buffalo leather). |
| Delivery includes | With plastic glides, felt glides for hard floors available on request |
| Care | To treat stains, use a damp cloth and, if necessary, a mild, neutral detergent. Please also refer to the brochure included with the delivery Note: As a natural product, all leathers of the Pure Materials collection react with characteristic traces of wear and gradually develop an individual and exclusive look. |
| Certificates & Sustainability | Thonet has declared sustainability to be a corporate principle. The manufacturer continuously optimizes all processes from production/technology, materials management and recyclability to transport routes and constantly pays attention to resource-saving energy and material consumption. Last but not least, social and ethical principles are among the top priorities. Thonet has been awarded the "Green Globe Certificate" for its measures of sustainable and environmentally friendly management - further details can be found here. |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Accessories | Complimenting S 35 LH footstool available separately. |
| Datasheet | Click for more information (ca. 20 MB). |
...The smow Pinnacle: Jil Sander x Thonet – Silenzioso, Chiaro, Straordinario To round things off, Design Week took us to an almost meditative space: Thonet's presentation of its new collaboration with the renowned designer Jil Sander... For all those who have fallen in love as much as we have: The Jil Sander x Thonet collection is already available in our shop...
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