Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black
Vitra Chair Physix Office Chair in Deep Black

Physix Office Chair in Deep Black

$1,840

Made by Vitra

Designed by Alberto Meda

Alberto Meda has spent decades finding the precise boundary between engineering and design. The Physix, introduced in 2012, is among his most resolved expressions of that pursuit. A single textile panel, stretched tautly between two lateral supports, does the structural work that most office chairs assign to foam and padding. The result is a seat of uncommon leanness.

The deep black frame and polyamide armrests read as a single continuous form. Nothing competes for attention. A synchronized mechanism follows the sitter's movement without adjustment or effort, and a five-star aluminum base keeps the geometry grounded and stable. The breathable knit or mesh cover allows air to circulate freely, so the chair remains comfortable across long working sessions.

  • Single-panel textile construction stretched between two side supports
  • Integrated synchronized mechanism for fluid postural response
  • Height-adjustable seat with five-star aluminum base
  • Deep black polyamide frame and armrests
  • Available with breathable knit or mesh cover

Meda trained as a mechanical engineer before turning to industrial design, and that dual sensibility is visible in every decision the Physix makes. Structural clarity is not a stylistic choice here. It is the method.

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed in 2012 by Alberto Meda
  • Manufactured by Vitra
  • Design ethos merges lightweight elegance with engineered support for dynamic sitting
  • Construction Utilizes a knitted or mesh textile stretched into a continuous seat shell
  • Armrests crafted from flexible polyamide in deep black
  • Movement Mechanism synchronized with adjustable backrest resistance and upright locking function
  • Frame color in deep black (RAL 9005)
  • Seat and back in Trio Knit 06 Black Pearl
  • Five star aluminum base coated In deep black
  • Casters for hard surfaces, unbraked
  • Seat Adjustment Pneumatic spring for seamless height adjustment
  • Certifications Complies with EN 1335 ergonomic standards
Measurements

H × W × D × SH
34.75 - 39.25 × 25 × 31.5 × 15.25 - 20 inches
88.27 - 99.7 × 63.5 × 80 × 39 - 51 cm

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Vitra. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Physix chair's design structurally unique?

The Physix suspends a single flexible textile panel between two lateral support arms rather than relying on a conventional padded seat shell. This tension-based construction allows the seating surface to respond naturally to body movement without mechanical complexity.

Who designed the Vitra Physix chair?

Alberto Meda designed the Physix for Vitra in 2012. Meda trained as a mechanical engineer before pursuing industrial design, and his work consistently applies structural logic to formal problems, resulting in objects that are simultaneously precise and visually spare.

Is the Physix chair suitable for long hours of desk work?

Yes. The synchronized mechanism, breathable textile cover, and height-adjustable seat are calibrated for extended use, supporting dynamic sitting rather than locking the body into a fixed position.

What materials are used in the Physix chair?

The chair combines a polyamide frame with a knit or mesh textile panel, polyamide armrests, and a five-star aluminum base. The material palette is kept deliberately spare, with each component selected for performance and visual coherence.

How does the Physix differ from other Vitra task chairs?

Where many task chairs layer mechanisms beneath upholstery, the Physix makes its structure visible and integral to the design. The exposed lateral supports and tensioned textile surface give it a graphic, architectural quality that distinguishes it within Vitra's seating range.

Brand & Designer

Vitra
Wooden Dolls

Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss contemporary design and furniture brand, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Birsfelden, Switzerland.
Alberto Meda
Physix

Alberto Meda

An Italian engineer and designer known for precise, lightweight design solutions that unite technical rigor with elegant simplicity.