The Utrecht armchair, named after the native city of its author, reveals the fundamentals applied by the master, taking an upholstery item to its structural basics. The lines of the chair are marked by evident right angles formed on the backrest and seat that meet at the floor level, but also the armrests that continue to the floor to form a support, all marked the uniqueness of this iconic piece, symbol of the Neoplastic movement.

It was first produced by the Amsterdam company Metz & Co in 1936 in a first edition upholstered in canvas and finished with visible stitches. But, after the Second World War, the producer company launched a second edition with new coverings in felt with the signature white stitching. However, in 1988 the licensed design was acquired by the Italian producer company Cassina, who revised its design to comply with modern exigencies and launched it in a series of different upholstering.

Today, the armchair Utrecht has the structure of the seat and the backrest in tubular steel with elastic webbing, while the padding is made of polyurethane foam and polyester batting to ensure ergonomics. The upholstery is proposed in a wide selection of fabrics and leathers, with two types of stitching, blanket or zigzag.

The design got so popular it was extended to form a Collection, with the standard size armchair Utrecht, an upgraded size (Utrecht XL), and a two-seat sofa by the same name, but also a smaller version for kids (Utrecht Baby).

The armchair UTRECHT is a timeless design piece that furnishes the leading executive offices and most legendary lounge areas around the world, but also occupy a central place in many design projects for private spaces. 

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Nadiya 

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