The minimal Pila chair by Magis came to being when Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec set out to create a chair with the least amount of materials and hardware. The delicate legs are solid ash, and the seat and backrest are made of thin ash plywood. The slanted line of the front legs continues all the way to the beautiful backrest that curves around the sitter like a wide ribbon. Made of die-cast aluminium, the structure joining the legs to the seat is nearly invisible. Pila features an airy, stackable design that will stand the test of time and pairs well with any contemporary table.
Pila chair, ash
Magis
Description
The minimal Pila chair by Magis came to being when Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec set out to create a chair with the least amount of materials and hardware. The delicate legs are solid ash, and the seat and backrest are made of thin ash plywood. The slanted line of the front legs continues all the way to the beautiful backrest that curves around the sitter like a wide ribbon. Made of die-cast aluminium, the structure joining the legs to the seat is nearly invisible. Pila features an airy, stackable design that will stand the test of time and pairs well with any contemporary table.
Product details (6)
- Colour
- Ash
- Width
- 55.5 cm
- Depth
- 48 cm
- Height
- 77.5 cm
- Seat height
- 45 cm
- Material
- Solid ash, ash plywood, die-cast aluminium
- Product ID
Designer
The Bouroullec brothers, Ronan (born 1971) and Erwan (born 1976) are born in Brittany, France and their design office is situated in Paris. The brothers have emerged as one of the most succesful designers in France and they have designed to companies such as Artek, Iittala, Vitra, Alessi, Magis, Flos and Hay. The Bouroullec brothers have also won numerous awards, for example the Steelwood Chair for Magis won the prestigious Compasso D'Oro in 2011.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 9/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees
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Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 7/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
Climate impact 5/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 6/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.