Vitra and Jasper Morrison have successfully translated the basic principle and comfort typical of the classic cantilever chair into an ergonomic model made of 100% recyclable polypropylene: EVO-C.
Vitra - EVO C poppy red chair
EVO-C is a successful, uncompromising replica of the principle and characteristics of the classic cantilever chair made of plastic. Thanks to current gas injection technology, plastic structures can achieve the rigidity and proven strength of cantilever steel tubular constructions.
The supporting structure consists of components similar to empty tubes flowing seamlessly into the flat surfaces of the seat and back. Morrison’s aim was to eliminate all unnecessary details. The shape of EVO-C, made of 100% recyclable polypropylene, is determined by factors essential for the achievement of stability and comfort. It combines the elastic properties of tubular steel with the comfort of an ergonomic seat shell.
Jasper Morrison
Jasper Morrison was born in London in 1959 and raised in New York in the United States, Jasper Morrison attended the Bryanston School. He graduated from Kingston Polytechnic Design School with a degree in Design in 1982 and obtained two masters in Design: one from the same Kingston Polytechnic Design School in 1982, the other from the Royal College of Art in London in 1985. He also studied at the Hochschule der Künste (HdK) in Berlin. Known for thinking outside the box, Jasper Morrison is one of the most successful industrial designers of the recemt decades. Along with his colleague Naoto Fukasawa, he defined the term “super normal”, which he believes answers the question of what “good design” should be. In his work, he try to create good examples of simple, useful and responsible design. He has worked for Alessi, Alias, Cappellini (for which he created the Three Sofa De Luxe sofa), FLOS, FSB, MAGIS, Rosenthal, Rowenta, SCP, Furniture, Vitra, Lamy (fountain pens), Schiffini. Furthermore, Morrison has developed several projects in collaboration with Vitra. Among the many, the All Plastic chair, the Soft Modular sofa and the HAL family of chairs. His drawings are represented in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in other major museum collections around the world.
Vitra
Vitra is a Swiss company that produces furniture and interior design. Known for producing the works of important designers and architects.The headquarters are located in Weil am Rhein, Germany, where the famous Vitra Design Museum is also located.This story starts in the post-war years, when two Americans, both architects, Charles and Ray Eames, decided to help a furniture dealer.The collaboration led them to design and then produce masterpieces for interior design, which are still very current today.
- Brand
- Vitra
- Designer
- Jasper Morrison
- Material
- polypropylene
- Colour
- poppy-red