Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey
Vitra Office Chair Rookie Chair in Grey

Rookie Chair in Grey

$775

Made by Vitra

Designed by Konstantin Grcic

Konstantin Grcic designed the Rookie for Vitra with a particular kind of honesty: nothing added beyond what the body and the workday actually require. The result is a compact office chair that earns its place through proportion and considered restraint rather than visual complexity.

The frame is lightweight without feeling provisional. Grcic's characteristic attention to structural logic is present in every joint and surface, giving the chair a quiet confidence that holds up across hours of use. Minimal adjustments are intentional, reducing distraction and keeping the experience direct.

  • Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Vitra
  • Compact silhouette suited to focused workspaces
  • Ergonomic support with simplified, intuitive controls
  • Lightweight construction for easy repositioning
  • Available in grey upholstery

The Rookie fits naturally into environments where clarity of purpose matters, from private offices to collaborative studios.

Typically ships in 2-4 weeks.

Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 2018
  • Manufactured by Vitra
  • Shell and backrest formed through gas-assist injection-molded polypropylene, offering a unified and flexible seating form
  • Backrest flexes with applied pressure; the front edge of the seat is pliant for ergonomic comfort
  • Upholstery available in Plano cream white/sierra grey 05
  • Seat height and backrest are both height adjustable
  • Backrest uses a quick-release lever for easy adjustment
  • Base is a five-star design made of polyamide in soft grey or deep black, equipped with hard unbraked casters
  • The chair is compact yet agile, ideal for ever-changing workspaces
  • Suited for collaborative, educational, or dynamic office environments
Measurements

H × W × D × SH
28 - 35.5 × 27 × 27 × 15.5 - 20.25 inches
71.12 - 90.17 × 68.58 × 68.58 × 39.37 - 51.43 cm

Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Vitra Rookie Chair?

The Rookie was designed by Konstantin Grcic, a Munich-based industrial designer known for his rigorous, architecturally influenced approach to furniture and product design. His long-standing collaboration with Vitra has produced some of the most discussed pieces in contemporary office seating.

What makes the Rookie Chair different from other office chairs?

The Rookie is distinguished by its deliberate minimalism. Rather than offering a wide range of adjustments, it is engineered to provide ergonomic support through form and proportion, keeping interaction with the chair simple and the visual presence calm.

Is the Rookie Chair suitable for long hours of use?

Yes. Despite its compact scale, the Rookie is designed with ergonomic discipline, offering seated support appropriate for extended work sessions. Its construction reflects Grcic's method of embedding function into the structure itself.

How does the Rookie Chair fit into a designed interior?

The Rookie's restrained silhouette and neutral grey finish allow it to read as a considered object rather than a dominant one, making it compatible with both minimalist and more layered interior environments.

What is Vitra's approach to office seating design?

Vitra approaches office seating as a design discipline in its own right, commissioning architects and industrial designers to resolve functional demands through form rather than feature accumulation. The Swiss manufacturer has produced canonical works with designers including Charles and Ray Eames, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Konstantin Grcic.

Brand & Designer

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