An icon of contemporary design, the orange plastic Tom Vac chair adds a graphic touch to a living room, office, or dining room. Designed by Ron Arad for Vitra, it captivates with its fluid lines, polypropylene seat, and chrome base, which create a lightweight and highly legible aesthetic. Its comfortable format, featuring a wide, shallow seat, makes it an easy piece to place around a table or in a reading nook. The vibrant, warm orange color pairs beautifully with light wood, metal, or neutral textiles. As a vintage find, this armchair will also look great near a black desk, accompanied by an adjustable lamp and a stack of magazines.
Width: 64 cm
Depth: 48 cm
Height: 78 cm
Seat height: 42 cm
Seat width: 62 cm
Seat depth: 46 cm
A brief history of the armchair
While a chair is made for work or dining, the armchair was born in the 17th century for a single purpose: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it evolved under Louis XV to become the piece of comfort furniture we know, characterized by its armrests. Unlike a chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclined back, inviting conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with enclosed sides to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.
