| Product type | Lounge chair |
| Dimensions |  Dimensions in mm |
| Colours |    |
| Material | Cushioning: foam Cover: fabric Tonus (90% worsted wool, 10% Helanca) |
| Variants | Available with high backrest as Amoebe Highback |
| Function & properties | Flexible backrest |
| Care | Dust and lint can be easily vacuumed |
| Sustainability | Vitra conform to ISO 9001: 2008 (Qualitätmanagementnorm) ISO 14001: 2004 (Umweltmanagementnorm) |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Product datasheet | Please click on picture for detailed information (ca. 0,2 MB). |
The Vitra Amoebe lounge chair was developed in 1970 by Verner Panton for his Visiona installation - a visionary colorful living landscape which he presented at the Cologne Furniture Fair. Like most of Panton's designs the Amoebe lounge chair presents a very organic form language, based on structures inspired by nature. Based on single-celled organisms with no fixed body shape, the seat and backrest of the lounge chair appears a single flowing form, and one which ergonomically hugs the body. The flexible backrest and a high-quality upholstery provide for high seating comfort. In addition, the humorous approach of Panton's design is emphasized by a range of covers in eight strong, bright colours. With the Amoebe Highback the Vitra lounge chair is also available with a particularly high, curved backrest, an amoeba as an especially cozy retreat.
The Amoebe lounge chair from Vitra
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