Overview
With elegant simplicity, Jiro's concentric elements and low back invite shifting of posture and active maneuverability. Jiro is offered in a variety of configurations that include: casters, height adjustable gas lift and upholstered seat pads, making Jiro the ultimate seating solution for a variety of dynamic locations.
Established in 2011 by Simon James and Scott Bridgens, Resident is a globally focused design company. Resident's mission is to offer products with an unparalleled level of creativity and innovation.
Jiro Swivel Chair, Black, by John Tree for Resident
- Innovative contemporary design
- FSC certified wood
- Oak veneer, cast aluminium
- Appropriate for hard contract use
- Indoor use only
- 5 years warranty
- Made in Hungary
Specifications
- MADE IN
- Hungary
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Designer
John Tree is a London-based product designer, whose work is built upon a broad knowledge of technology, markets, materials and processes. His approach to design is characterised by flexibility – driven by a desire to balance context, function and production. With intense focus on reducing and refining, John's aim is to always design products with enhanced character and lifespan. After graduating from Kingston University John began his career with London based consultancy FM Design, working for brands such as Samsonite, Yale and Tupperware before joining the Sony Design team in 1995. Returning from San Francisco in 2001 he joined Jasper Morrison’s studio in London which he now manages. In 2016 John started his own office to facilitate working with personal clients. These have included furniture brands VG&P, Deadgood, and Resident along with product brands Epson, and ROLI. John has been awarded an iF Design award in Hanover, the Red Dot design award (twice), a Gold "G-Mark" Good Design award in Japan, been selected for the Millennium Product Collection, and received an Elle Deco award for British Design.
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