Montis Chaplin Chair

Gerard van den Berg for Montis — Chaplin Chair, 1983

The Chaplin is a design of radical ingenuity — a leather cover that zips around a minimal metal frame, creating a chair that wears its upholstery like a tailored jacket. Designed by Gerard van den Berg in 1983, it was the first chair to employ this construction technique and became an instant classic. The leather hangs nonchalantly on the frame, secured all around with four zips, allowing for easy replacement and a distinctive lived-in character.

Available in a curated selection of leathers and frame finishes.

For full specifications, materials, and configuration options, visit the Montis official website.

Material: Steel frame, foam, fabric or leather upholstery | Style: Dining or lounge chair | Available: Multiple finishes

Marcel Wanders is the co-founder and art director of Moooi and one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Born in 1963 in Boxtel, Netherlands, his work is defined by wit, craft, and a refusal to separate beauty from function.

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