by AF0618 j3 — June 28, 2010—Stylex, a family-run company that has spent more than 50 years developing new seating concepts and solutions for the modern office environment, introduced a new seating option, the SAVA. The multi-purpose chair was displayed at the company’s showroom at The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, during the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair.
Designed by award-winning architect Sava Cvek, SAVA was designed for a modern multitasking workforce. SAVA offers maximum versatility and a just-right range of functionality for both task and conference applications at a competitive price-point. Crafted in cast aluminum, SAVA is up to 98 percent recyclable, and like all Stylex products, is Greenguard certified.
The SAVA line was tooled from the ground up, including its patented Balanced Tilt mechanism with fingertip tension adjustment. The underlying goal was to accommodate a broad range of body types and sizes.
The task version contains four paddles to control seat height, tension, seat depth, and tilt lock. These are easily reachable for anyone from the seated position and accommodate a wide variety of users. Historically, the geometry and mechanisms of most chair controls have focused on supporting heavier users. With SAVA’s fingertip tension control, people that are 90 or 275 pounds can find the right level of adjustment in just one second.
Cvek developed SAVA’s “Balanced Tilt” mechanism, which allows the user to stretch in a full range of motion while keeping feet on the ground. The SAVA task arm is height-adjustable with a rotating cap that can be positioned to put support where it is needed.
Chairs that will be primarily used in conference areas can be specified with simple seat-height adjustment, allowing a limited degree of movement, as well as a fixed height arm. SAVA is also available in two back heights: mid back and a more supportive high back. Adjustable lumbar pads are available on mesh models for enhanced postural support.
Stylex will offer SAVA in mesh, upholstery, or a combination of the two. An all-leather SAVA is distinctively elegant, while the mesh version offers breathable comfort and contemporary appeal. The advanced technology used to apply the mesh to the seats and backs also permits the creation of a multi-tension seating surface for superior weight distribution, improved comfort, and better circulation.
With the base, control housing, side supports and arms all made from polished cast aluminum, SAVA is up to 98 percent recyclable. Seat and back are easily field-replaceable, and the product can be disassembled for recycling within minutes. The entire line is Greenguard certified.
For more information, see the Stylex Web site.
