Swiss furniture pioneer Vitra and French designer Erwan Bouroullec have teamed up to launch the Mynt Chair, a revolutionary seating solution that fuses continuous motion with sustainable design. Breaking free from the static norms of conventional chairs, Mynt’s patented mechanism empowers users to maintain micro-movements all day—transforming prolonged sitting into an active, healthful experience.
Dynamic Balance: Keep Your Posture in Motion
At the heart of Mynt is its unique weight-activated mechanism. As you shift forward or lean back, the seat automatically tilts independently of the backrest. This creates “millions of possible positions,” ensuring your body remains subtly engaged, reducing fatigue and stiffness.
“Your body intuitively controls the chair—just as it does when cycling, surfing, or descending a staircase,” Bouroullec explains.
Versatile Aesthetics: From Office to Home
Mynt blurs the line between work and living spaces. Its clean, understated silhouette and premium upholstery make it equally at home in a corporate boardroom or around a dining table. Bouroullec recounts,
“The brief was simple: one chair for everyone, anywhere, any time.”
This universal approach ensures Mynt adapts effortlessly to diverse users and environments.
Sustainable by Design
Embodying Vitra’s environmental commitment, Mynt is a model of circularity:
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Modular Construction: Every component is replaceable, extending the chair’s lifespan.
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Recycled Content: Up to 86% recycled materials in shells and cushions.
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High Recyclability: 99% of parts can be reclaimed at end of life.
Materials include recycled plywood and glass-fiber-free polyamide, V-Foam cushions co-developed with BASF, and high-recovery aluminum—all designed for easy disassembly and maintenance.
Form Meets Function
Bouroullec emphasizes that Mynt’s kinetic elegance is as crucial as its mechanics:
“Motion defines the chair’s aesthetics—its grace emerges from the interplay of form and function.”
By avoiding bulky hardware and showcasing smooth lines, Mynt proves that ergonomic innovation need not sacrifice visual appeal.
A New Seating Philosophy
The Mynt Chair marks a paradigm shift in seating: from static support to dynamic interaction, from single-purpose to u
niversal use, and from disposable to enduring design. As Bouroullec puts it,
“Mynt is truly a universal chair—but you must try it to believe it.”
Inviting users to experience a living posture, Mynt offers a new philosophy: find comfort in motion, and balance in change.
