Industrial designer Carl Gustav Magnusson has collaborated with Allseating on its new Zinc collection. Characterized by a visually inviting shell, elegant legs and carefully considered details, Zinc works as a seating solution for institutional, commercial and indoor/outdoor settings.
When conceiving Zinc, Magnusson strived to develop a visually simple chair that would look good as a stand-alone and in larger settings. Zinc's classic elegance is a result of Magnusson's design philosophy to avoid style, as it inevitably falls out of style.
“Style is the antithesis of design; it comes in and goes out,” Magnusson said. “Our intention remains to create elegant and ergonomically correct seating solutions that are classic, yet simple in appearance. We created a product that exemplifies timeless while simultaneously providing comfort, whether you are seated for five minutes or five hours.”
Zinc was designed with the intent of providing comfort to short-term and long-term users. Available in 14 colors, its single shell incorporates a sinuous curve which reinforces the natural seating position, and an optional looped arm for additional support. The shell is complemented by multiple base offerings, including a standard four-legged base, a sled base and a wooden quad pod. Zinc can be customized with an upholstered seat pad or upholstered seat and back pad design.
The chair's zinc cufflink detail was created with the shape of a gentleman's cufflink in mind, adding a distinctive element to distinguish the design from its counterparts. The basic mechanics of the chair were designed with the intent of replication and refurbishment, allowing the user to easily replace pieces as they see fit. The chair's components are constructed to be easily disassembled and recycled from the ground up.
“Carl's technical skills, paired with an unparalleled spirit for design, continues to inspire us,” said Gary Neil, CEO of Allseating. “Zinc is exemplary of Carl's dedication to creating products that are designed for long-term use — both in durability and aesthetics.”