Vitra Moca Chair

Vitra Moca chair design by Jasper Morrison. Jasper Morrison continues his 'super normal' design approach with Moca, combining an understated aesthetic with robust high-quality materials to create an extremely durable chair. The base of Moca is constructed with two arcs of steel tubing – one forming the front legs and backrest support, the other constituting the back legs. Two veneered plywood shells are mounted on the base elements to create a comfortable, anatomically shaped seat and backrest. The clever design of the stacking protector attached between the seat and backrest provides optimal protection for the veneer surface.

The Moca chair is an expression of British designer Jasper Morrison's 'super normal' approach to design: understated, useful and responsible. It follows that Moca is nothing new and revolutionary, but unites the accumulated knowledge of an experienced designer with Vitra's manufacturing expertise – and also has such an unassuming appearance that it seems to have always existed. The combination of these aesthetic features with particularly durable, high-quality materials ensures an unusually long product lifespan.

• Seat and backrest:  moulded plywood veneer in natural oak (Germany) or dark-stained oak (USA), protective natural lacquer finish.
• Base:  stackable metal base (up to 6 chairs), chrome-plated or powder-coated finish.