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 chair?
The Tate was designed by Jasper Morrison, the British designer known for his disciplined, reductive approach to form. Morrison has collaborated with Cappellini across several decades, and the Tate is among his most enduring works for the brand.
What does Greenguard Gold certification mean for office furniture?
Greenguard Gold certification verifies that a product meets rigorous chemical emission standards for indoor air quality, making it suitable for sensitive environments such as schools and healthcare spaces. For office use, it provides confidence that the chair contributes to a healthy interior environment.
Is the Tate chair suitable for extended daily office use?
The Tate's waterfall seat edge is specifically designed to reduce pressure on the underside of the thigh during prolonged sitting. Combined with the chair's naturally curved silhouette, it offers ergonomic support without relying on mechanical adjustability.
What wood and finishes are available for the Tate chair?
The Tate is constructed in solid wood with Italian craftsmanship. Current offerings include a grass-green finish with a polished aluminum base, among other options. As a made-to-order piece, finish availability may vary and is best confirmed through a design consultation.
How does Jasper Morrison's design philosophy shape the Tate?
Morrison works from a principle he calls 'super normal,' the idea that the most resolved objects are those that disappear into everyday life rather than demanding attention. The Tate reflects this: every curve and proportion serves a functional or structural role, with no decorative surplus.