Ligne Roset

Simplissimo is aimed at devotees of uncompromising modernity, at all those who appreciate the refined construction of an architect-designed piece. Such people will likewise appreciate the official stamp of Jean Nouvel, which is etched onto the rear leg of each piece. Simplissimo was designed by Jean Nouvel in 2002 and is being commercialized by Ligne Roset in 2011.
Viewed in profile, the Simplissimo fireside chair seems to have been designed with two strokes of a pen: one for the base, a 3-segment broken line which gives its ergonomic slope to the seat-back assembly, itself a 2-segment broken line. Thus the comfort arises from the design and the materials, employed with great economy of means on the seat and back. Thanks to the elegance of its light, transparent design, Simplissimo occupies its space with quite some degree of personality.

CONSTRUCTION
Frame of seat and back in bent, soldered tubular steel and MDF. Back panel in plywood. Base in tubular steel, either matt chromed or finished in matt lacquer, with protective gliders.

COMFORT
Suspension of seat and back via a sheet of grooved polypropylene, overlaid with an integral seat cushion in high resilience polyurethane Bultex foam 60 kg/m³ - 7.5 kPa and 110 g/m2 polyester quilting.

MAKING-UP
The upholstery hugs the curves of the metal structure and deliberately allows gathers to form in the four corners, which contribute to the overall aesthetic of the model.

FABRICS
Jean Nouvel recommends the colours black, white and grey.