Porta Volta Chair

Porta Volta Chair"The Porta Volta Chair is an exception: I wanted to design a chair with an armrest because there are hardly any that I like. I wanted it to be comfortable, welcoming and commodious. Like a room to sit down in rather than just sitting down on something. Wood of a certain width seemed a suitable starting point because it can be bent and treated. 4 planks sufficed to construct the chair and define its dimensions." Jacques Herzog 2023 The Porta Volta

"The Porta Volta Chair is an exception: I wanted to design a chair with an armrest because there are hardly any that I like. I wanted it to be comfortable, welcoming and commodious. Like a room to sit down in – rather than just sitting down on something. Wood of a certain width seemed a suitable starting point because it can be bent and treated. 4 planks sufficed to construct the chair and define its dimensions." Jacques Herzog 2023

The Porta Volta Chair debuted in the Feltrinelli building built at Porta Volta in Milan. The Dining Chair and Lounge Chair come in a wide range of wood finishes and upholstered fabrics, including a backrest for extra comfort. For our collection we have curated a natural palette of American Walnut structure with bouclé fabric Zago in Olive Green, available for purchase. 

In Collaboration with Molteni

Photography © Gina Folly