New Classics: The Metropolitan Chair
Swanky and sophisticated, this swivel chair looks great from every angle and in a wide variety of room styles
The Metropolitan Chair by B&B Italia has been a hit with architects and interior designers ever since its release in 1996. The chair is sophisticated and contemporary, yet its curves and swiveling ability tap into nostalgia for midcentury modern style. The pedestal base takes up little visual space, making the chair appear to float. Its curved form puts all the parts (armrests, seat, back) in harmony; it has the pleasing symmetry of a Pringles potato chip.
This is a versatile chair — I've seen a caramel model hidden in the recesses of a masculine man cave and an elegant white one in a glamorous, blinged-out feminine bedroom. It was important to designer Jeffrey Bernett that it look good from every angle, so it can be placed in the middle of an open space. An optional ottoman increases comfort and looks great shared between a pair of Metropolitan Chairs. Check out these photos to decide if there's a spot in your house screaming for this sophisticated chair.
This is a versatile chair — I've seen a caramel model hidden in the recesses of a masculine man cave and an elegant white one in a glamorous, blinged-out feminine bedroom. It was important to designer Jeffrey Bernett that it look good from every angle, so it can be placed in the middle of an open space. An optional ottoman increases comfort and looks great shared between a pair of Metropolitan Chairs. Check out these photos to decide if there's a spot in your house screaming for this sophisticated chair.
This chair has a very strong presence without consuming a large chunk of visual space.
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It comes in several colors, in both leather and fabric. The ottoman is sold separately.
Magnets hold the neck rest in place and make it adjustable.
The chair and ottoman look sleek in a minimalist bedroom.
In a room for two, a pair of Metropolitan Chairs creates a nice spot for a couple to drink coffee, read or lay the next day's clothing on. However, as this chair is an investment piece, I'll not allow anyone to let laundry pile up on it.
In a room for two, a pair of Metropolitan Chairs creates a nice spot for a couple to drink coffee, read or lay the next day's clothing on. However, as this chair is an investment piece, I'll not allow anyone to let laundry pile up on it.
This room features not only the B&B Italia Metropolitan Chair in the living area, but also B&B Italia Solo Dining Chairs at the dining room table.
Note the way the Metropolitan's base, the ottoman's base and the dining chair bases all coordinate in this space.
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