Sprite Arm Chair

Designed by Ross Lovegrove

Ross Lovegrove is inspired by forms of the natural world, the possibilities of new manufacturing techniques and the ability to evoke an emotional response in users. Whether creating a luxury leather bag collection or a plastic thermos flask, Lovegrove’s humanistic approach and organic sensibility have set a direction for design in the next century.

The Design

Recognized for forward-thinking, organically inspired products crafted with innovative materials, Ross Lovegrove designed the Sprite Armchair to be stylish and practical, his interpretation of the quintessential armchair. The balance Lovegrove realizes between comfort and style, including his use of exuberant colors and exotic wood veneers, results in a chair of unsurpassed quality. Constructed of a sinuous molded wood shell, which gives the chair its contemporary appearance, Lovegrove has made the Sprite Arm Chair perfect for workplaces, schools, and residences.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 2004

• Generous seat and inherent lumbar support provide long lasting comfort
• Able to stack four - six with or without optional seat pad
• Molded plywood shell made of six layers of maple and three layers of adhesive
• Chrome base
• Base is made up of 5/8" tubular steel with mirror chrome finish
• Four rubber bumpers attached to base to assure proper stacking
• Chair is also available in an armless version
  
  
• Shell Finish:
  • Shell finish available with same front and back finish or in a two-tone combination finish
  • Exotic Alpi veneer finish: Reconstituted veneers made of both plantation poplar and Obece/Ayous, a bland African wood from well-managed sources with a long term forestry management plan; available in Zebra, Macasser Ebony and Black & White Woodgrain
  • Paint finish: Smooth, highly durable paint available in Black, Grey, Lime, Navy, Red and White
  • Note: On chairs painted one color, edge will be painted. For chairs in two-tone combination or with standard veneer options, edges are natural maple. For chairs in exotic Alpi veneer finishes, edges are natural maple.
  
  
• Arm Finish:
  • Option of black polyurethane arm pads or veneer arms
  • Black self skinning polyurethane arm pads available on all chairs
  • Veneer arms are available on chairs with a veneer face ONLY
  
  
• Optional Seat Pad:
  • Seat pads are constructed of high-resilient urethane foam
  • Seat pads features black buttons to ensure proper stacking
  • Water based glue used for seat pad application
  • Choose from a variety of select KnollTextiles or high-quality Spinneybeck leathers
  
  
  
• Awards
  • Winner of the 2004 Good Design™

• Care & Maintenance

  • For information on caring for your Knoll furniture please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide

Dimensions:

• Overall: 32" H x 29" W x 22" D
• Seat Height: 17"
• Arm Height: 25.25"

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• The Sprite Armless Chair in Maple, Exotic Alpi and Veneer finishes are Greenguard certified.
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Sprite Armless Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.
• Each authentic Knoll product includes a certificate of authenticity.
  
  
• Please Note: This product does not meet Cal 133 specifications.