Wilkhahn has always focused on stamina and endurance and Graph, a series of conference furniture is an important part of this tradition.
19. 2. 2015
Filigree design Graph conference will enrich every interior
The choice of premium-design conference chairs has remained virtually unchanged for decades, so Graph is a welcome newcomer. Because the graphical quality of its cuttingedge shape stands out at first glance. And it’s this feature that the chair owes its name to. An organic seat shell is cut through horizontally and then vertically, modified and re-assembled to produce this ingenious product. The upshot is a fascinating mix of fluid and streamlined form, closed and transparent areas, harmony and contrast.
Graph's distinctive design also offers superlative comfort – despite its slender shape. The steel seat and backrest frames feature wave springs, padding and additional cushioning. All of which adds up to upholstery in a class of its own. And what’s more, without any mechanics, the leaf spring in the seat's three-point support ensures three-dimensional flexibility to keep body and mind active.
So it’s virtually a given that Graph has been well thought-out, right down to the last detail. That no screws are visible on the armrests. Or that frame-forms and framesurfaces have been superbly well moulded and crafted. Or that the seams on the sophisticated covers precisely mirror the elegant, streamlined shape.
Wilkhahn invited the design duo Jehs + Laub review their conference chairs
Designers Jehs and Laub are delighted by the results of the design process. ‘In Graph’s case, we were always able to find solutions that provide a perfect balance between aesthetics and engineering. And in the end, the result is exactly what we had dreamt of at the beginning.’
During the process of design Jehs + Laub constructed a conventional office chair by cutting seat along its horizontal and vertical axis and assembled it again.
The Graph conference chair is superbly crafted down to the last detail. The fusion of a fluid form and a clear, streamlined look is also what sets apart the elegant foot section and the Y-shaped bearer made of die-cast aluminium with its precisely matching radii and surfaces. The modelled armrests of the conference chair, made of die-cast aluminium, are also pleasant in terms of haptics too.
Conference chair Graph visually works by its flowing lines and airy look. His non garish, but expressive looks is the perfect complement to its innovative design
And the engineers developed a concealed, force- and form-fit connector to ensure that no screws were visible – even at a closer look. The die-cast aluminium components have been exquisitely polished and are optionally available in a natural or bright chromiumplated finish. Only particularly high-quality textiles from the fabric collection or leather are used for the covers of the Graph conference chair. The precise seams, with surrounding cushioning, underscore the slim, clear contour, while the horizontal stitched seam divides up the backrest.
Program with rounded conference table complements formal idiom of chairs
Modular base with curved legs and a wide range of table gives the impression of lightness
An admirable thing. The company, which avoids fashion myopia in favor of responsibily focused modus operandi while creating iconic products will always make big and confident steps.
