Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
Designed by Union Design, the new Jade Chair is an ergonomically designed task chair that provides all-day comfort without sacrificing beauty.
The gentle, elegant forms of the Jade chair along with its minimal impact on the environment make Jade a refreshing option for any commercial or residential interior.
The Jade Chair has been awarded a 2022 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
For effortless comfort, the weight-sensitive mechanism automatically adjusts to the user’s body.
Plus, the height adjustment and tilt lock controls are discreetly integrated into the front corners of the seat, eliminating the need for unsightly levers and knobs.
Jade was designed to eliminate the use of large injection molded plastic. Instead, PET felt made from recycled plastic is used for both the back cover and seat bottom with the option to use it for the arm pads as well.
With several colors to choose from, the soft feel of the PET felt elevates the design beyond what any plastic parts could accomplish, all while being highly durable and cleanable.
To help reduce textile waste, Jade is upholstered in 3D shape knit which is available in a variety of colors to customize the chair even further.
Other sustainability efforts include a recyclable steel frame, recycled plastic casters and optional arm caps, FSC-certified wood structures, and eco-friendly foam; all of which can be easily disassembled for recycling.
Project: Jade Chair
Designers: Union Design
Lead Designer: Jeff Theesfeld and Shaun Smith
Manufacturer: KFI Studios
