The Pacific Chair by Barber&Osgerby

Delicate in its gestures and always accessible, Barber & Osgerby's works express themselves through bright colors and clear shapes. Their latest project for Vitra follows this approach.

Development of the Pacific Chair followed the guiding principle “full performance, quiet design” and achieved a harmonious combination of these two characteristics. The individual, high-quality components have a consistent design language, lending the Pacific Chair expressive clarity and precision. Its appearance is strongly defined by the backrest, which extends so far down that no mechanical components are visible from behind, with the exception of the base. With its linear silhouette and understated design, the chair is an ideal addition to any contemporary interior.

Fig.1 Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Fig.2 chairs from the Pacific collection designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Vitra
Fig.3 components designed for the Pacific collection designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Vitra
Fig.4 sketches for the Pacific Chair designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Vitra
Fig.5 Pacific Chair designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Vitra
Fig.6 chairs from the Pacific collection designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Vitra

The height-adjustable back and armrests form part of the same vertically aligned profile. This is a decisive feature of the overall design concept and allows users to sit sideways. The synchronised mechanism automatically responds to the weight of the respective user, offering an immediate sense of personalised comfort. Further fine adjustments can be carried out quickly and easily thanks to the concealed but intuitively positioned operating elements. The padded backrest comes in three different heights. Components are colour-coordinated in light or dark versions, available with matching functional armrests or elegant aluminium arm supports.

  • Pacific Chair
  • Barber & Osgerby
  • Vitra
  • 2016