Inspiration through observation
The typical chair design story goes like this: it begins with the idea of a chair and shapes it for the world around it. However, in the conception of Setu, Studio 7.5 in Berlin allowed the world around us to shape the chair’s contours and performance. It is inspiration through observation.
Family
The versatility of the Kinematic Spine extends the Setu concept into a complete family of seating that supports a variety of postures:
Made for people
Setu’s functionality and contours were shaped by the world around us. The designers at Studio 7.5 observed the ways in which technology is changing how and where we work, and how we move throughout the day.
Designed in Response to Change
We work more collaboratively, in a variety of environments, yet spend less time in each place. We expect to be able to work anywhere and everywhere, and we need furniture that does the same.
The Creation of Setu
From successes to tensions, see everything that went into the design of Setu, as told by Studio 7.5.
Designed for instant comfort
While technology has greatly changed the way we work, it hasn’t changed how we like to work: in comfort. Setu chairs are designed to provide instant comfort from the moment you sit down.
Made with the Kinematic Spine
Material innovation gives Setu chairs their unique combination of flexibility and strength. The Kinematic Spine uses two types of polypropylene to control resistance and support your weight as you recline. It bends and flexes with every movement, reacting to the natural ways your body moves.
More of a structural element than a textile, the finely tuned elastomeric material of Lyris 2 creates Setu’s one-piece seat and back. The breathable and flexible fabric suspension adapts to your sit bones, providing contoured comfort and ventilation.
The value of every molecule
Setu is Studio 7.5’s solution for today’s more collaborative and less formal workspaces. From the graceful curve of its ribbon arms to the durable, uncoated H-Alloy base, every part of the Setu chair has been meticulously shaped and reshaped to ensure every molecule fits in the right place and provides the desired functionality.
Less and more
The result is a dematerialized design that uses fewer materials—just 7.7 kg for the multipurpose chair—and supports people of all sizes up to 136 kg. A variety of material and upholstery options allows you to customize Setu to serve as a focal point or blend into any space where you work or live.
