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Ferrari And Poltrona
Frau Present “Cockpit”,
The New Office Chair
Ferrari and Poltrona Frau present “Cockpit”, the first office chair ever
design by Ferrari Design Centre. Produced by Poltrona Frau, that has
upholstered the interiors of Ferrari cars since the 80’, it is neither a car
seat nor a pure piece of furniture or design. It is a contemporary hybrid
that brings together two brands, a blend of automotive know-how and
the culture of living that celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Maranello
carmaker. An office chair that captures the excitement, the speed of the
driver’s seat, as well as the passion for racing.
The armchair has an architectural and modular structure, and offers
expansion possibilities. For the moment two versions are available, the
President and the Executive. Both comprise a reclining base and seat,
integrated with two different backrests. The President is the managerial
model with a high backrest that is inspired by the ergonomics of
competitive racing seats. The Executive model, a chair that adapts to
all work contexts, has a deliberately low and narrow backrest to ensure
more freedom of movement.
The design of “Cockpit a” synthesis of automotive innovation and
inspiration and the materials are the same as those used in Ferrari
cars, like the external shell moulded from carbon or alutex. The central
band on the seat takes its cue from racing seats, while the swivel device
sports the same design and mechanical elements as the steering wheel.
For the leather upholstery, the Ferrari Design Centre team has chosen
shades and finishes inspired by the trim of the three Tailor-Made
service lines, which allow for the personalized configuration of the car:
Scuderia, Classica and Inedita. Cockpit can also be customised in terms
of its colours and materials.
Website: www.ferrari.com