
Vitra Coconut Chair
Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: George Nelson, 1955
The Coconut Chair
The Coconut Chair, a prime example of 1950s design, is distinguished by its humorous undertones, formal clarity and sparing use of materials. George Nelson compared the armchair with a coconut cut into eight parts, though he reversed the colours: the outer shell is white, while the one-piece cushion is covered in high-quality leather or fabric in various colours. By evoking the natural, spacious shape of a shell, Nelson created an inviting and comfortable armchair that allows the sitter to assume a wide range of positions.
For more information on available fabrics and leathers, visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.
Specifications
- Dimensions — W102 × D82.5 × H83.5cm (seat height 29.5cm)
- Shell — glass fibre reinforced plastic, white
- Upholstery — one-piece polyurethane foam padding, covered in fabric (F60) or leather (L20, L50)
- Base — tubular steel, polished chrome
- Glides — plastic glides for carpet as standard; felt glides for hard floors available
Part of the Vitra Lounge Chairs and Lounge Chairs collections.
Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: George Nelson, 1955
The Coconut Chair
The Coconut Chair, a prime example of 1950s design, is distinguished by its humorous undertones, formal clarity and sparing use of materials. George Nelson compared the armchair with a coconut cut into eight parts, though he reversed the colours: the outer shell is white, while the one-piece cushion is covered in high-quality leather or fabric in various colours. By evoking the natural, spacious shape of a shell, Nelson created an inviting and comfortable armchair that allows the sitter to assume a wide range of positions.
For more information on available fabrics and leathers, visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.
Specifications
- Dimensions — W102 × D82.5 × H83.5cm (seat height 29.5cm)
- Shell — glass fibre reinforced plastic, white
- Upholstery — one-piece polyurethane foam padding, covered in fabric (F60) or leather (L20, L50)
- Base — tubular steel, polished chrome
- Glides — plastic glides for carpet as standard; felt glides for hard floors available
Part of the Vitra Lounge Chairs and Lounge Chairs collections.
Original: $4,785.92
-65%$4,785.92
$1,675.07Description
Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: George Nelson, 1955
The Coconut Chair
The Coconut Chair, a prime example of 1950s design, is distinguished by its humorous undertones, formal clarity and sparing use of materials. George Nelson compared the armchair with a coconut cut into eight parts, though he reversed the colours: the outer shell is white, while the one-piece cushion is covered in high-quality leather or fabric in various colours. By evoking the natural, spacious shape of a shell, Nelson created an inviting and comfortable armchair that allows the sitter to assume a wide range of positions.
For more information on available fabrics and leathers, visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.
Specifications
- Dimensions — W102 × D82.5 × H83.5cm (seat height 29.5cm)
- Shell — glass fibre reinforced plastic, white
- Upholstery — one-piece polyurethane foam padding, covered in fabric (F60) or leather (L20, L50)
- Base — tubular steel, polished chrome
- Glides — plastic glides for carpet as standard; felt glides for hard floors available
Part of the Vitra Lounge Chairs and Lounge Chairs collections.






















