S 123 PH

DesignJames Irvine, 2009

Range S 123

An elegant, practical all-rounder. The design by James Irvine sensitively combines the tradition of Gebrüder T 1819 with contemporary sensibilities. In this case, metal is the dominant material. The elegantly curved bent tubular steel loop beneath the seat serves as a foot support. The frame rests on a round base plate. The sitting height can be steplessly adjusted with the aid of a gas pressure spring, and the foot support is adjusted to the ideal distance for the user at the same time. All of these considerations form the basis for a multi-functional product suitable for semi-public as well as private use.

Seats round, upholstered and covered with leather or fabric. Height variably adjustable from 57.5 cm to 83.5 cm. Base panel stainless steel, gas spring column, chrome-plated footrest bracket.

Designer

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James Irvine

Born in London, James Irvine graduated in 1984 from the Royal College of Art, London. In the same year he moved to Milan. From 1984 to 1992, he was a design consultant for Olivetti design studio Milan, under the direction of Michele De Lucchi and Ettore Sottsass. In 1987 he worked for one year at the Toshiba Design Centre in Tokyo. He returned to Milan in 1988 and opened his private design studio. His first clientes were Cappellini and SCP. From 1993 to 1997, in parallel to his private studio, he was a partner of Sottsass Associati, responsable for the studio's industrial design group. In 2004 he was the guest of honour at the fair Interieur in Kortrijk and was also elected Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts in London. In 2007 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Design from Kingston University. His design studio in Milan has worked and works with various internationally renowned companies including Arper, Artemide, B&B Italia, MDF Italia, Mercedes Benz, Muji, Olivari, Offecct, Phaidon, Gebrüder T 1819, WMF and Zumtobel. James Irvine designed numerous products for Gebrüder T 1819 (A 660, A 1660, S 5000, S 123, S 1123) and advised the company from 2007-2011 in the position of art director. Today, Studio Irvine is run by his partner Marialaura Rossiello Irvine.

Product family

Range S 1125

Range S 1123

Materials and Surfaces

The sensitive selection of the surfaces is decisive for the character of any piece of furniture. Therefore, we offer an almost limitless range of materials, allowing for an individual and special touch for each piece. Create your personal chair or table by choosing from our comprehensive collection of materials for the frame and upholstery. Please note that the materials listed here only represent a small selection of our production possibilities. Our specialist trade partner near you will be happy to offer advice.