Visavis revisits the modernist cantilever as a tool for elastic comfort. The chair’s open configuration lets the seat appear to float, while a structural separation between seat and back (tubular steel frame paired with a polypropylene back) creates a responsive, lighter presence. A specially engineered joint between frame and backrest enables flex in the back and a gentle twist at the arm support, synchronising with the body without visible mechanisms. Welding techniques drawn from bicycle production further tune the controlled flex.
Designed for guests and conference settings, Visavis extended into variants on castors, where the rear legs fold forward to become armrests receiving the back. Aligned with an early sustainability brief, it was conceived for disassembly - backrest and frame separate with just a few screws - anticipating repair, reuse, and recycling as integral parts of the product’s life.