Tate Wood Office Chair
Made by Cappellini
Designed by Jasper Morrison
Jasper Morrison designed the Tate with characteristic economy of means: no gesture without purpose, no surface without consideration. The result is a chair that reads as calm from across a room and feels precise in use.
Solid wood construction anchors the piece in Italian craft tradition, while the curved silhouette distributes weight naturally across the body. A waterfall seat edge reduces pressure at the thigh during extended periods of seated work, a detail that speaks to Morrison's quiet insistence on function as form.
- Solid wood construction with Italian craftsmanship
- Waterfall seat edge for sustained seated comfort
- Greenguard Gold certified for indoor air quality
- Available in grass-green with polished aluminum finish
Two decades after its introduction, the Tate returns in refined new finishes that honor rather than revise its original clarity. Morrison's practice has long argued that the most considered objects are often the quietest ones, and the Tate remains one of the clearest expressions of that conviction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Cappellini Tate Wood Office Chair?
The Tate Wood Office Chair was designed by Jasper Morrison, the British designer known for his philosophy of Super Normal design, which prioritizes understated utility over ornament. Morrison has collaborated with Cappellini across multiple seating and furniture projects.
What is a waterfall seat edge and why does it matter?
A waterfall seat edge is a forward-sloping, rounded front edge on a seat pan that reduces pressure on the underside of the thighs during extended sitting. It is a considered ergonomic detail that improves circulation without requiring mechanical adjustment.
What does Greenguard Gold certification mean for a chair?
Greenguard Gold certification, issued by UL, verifies that a product meets strict chemical emission standards for indoor air quality. It is particularly relevant for contract and residential interiors where air purity is a health consideration.
Is the Tate Wood Chair suitable for contract or commercial use?
Yes. The combination of Italian construction standards, Greenguard Gold certification, and Cappellini's production rigor makes the Tate Wood appropriate for both residential and commercial environments, including private offices and hospitality settings.
How does the Tate Wood differ from earlier versions of the Tate Chair?
The current Tate Wood is an updated reissue that introduces new finish options, including grass-green with polished aluminum, while preserving the proportions and structural logic of Morrison's original design from over two decades ago.
