The Maui chairs form a family with a rich variety of colours and shapes, both hard and soft, capable of satisfying specific needs, at home or in professional environments. Thanks to its design, the Maui chair is stackable and can be joined endlessly with other seats of the same type, row by row, thanks to a simple hook positioned on the back.
Material: Frame - Chrome-plated or painted steel
Shell - Fabric-covered nylon
Cover - New Noma fabric made of 100% recycled polyester
Dimensions: 84-93cm x 58cm x 52cm x 48-57cm (Height x Width x Depth x Seat Height)
Weight: 8.5kg
*Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not use wire or metallic bristles to avoid scratching.
Vico Magistretti (1920 - 2006) was a furniture and lighting designer whose roots in minimalist architecture and fondness for tradition free from excess made him an early proponent of Italian Design. Magistretti’s research has delved into the culture of the project at hand through innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions while incorporating shapes and functions unique for their time. This has enabled his designs to stand as lasting pieces for generations.
Founded by Giulio Castelli in 1949, in the early years Kartell took its first steps to produce the distinctive design that would come to epitomise the 'Made in Italy’ label. In 1988 the company was acquired by Claudio Luti, the son-in-law of Giulio and Anna Castelli who had a background in fashion. With a love for perfection and tasteful design, this heralded a new start for the brand. Luti sought collaborations with designers and architects like Philippe Starck, Ron Arad, Antonio Citterio, Ferruccio Laviani, Piero Lissoni, Patricia Urquiola, Mario Bellini, Alberto Meda and Vico Magistretti, who were responsible for those products that soon came to symbolise the brand. The fresh approach to materials dictated the new direction and brought real turning points for Kartell.
In 1999 Kartell became the first company in the world to use polycarbonate to produce furnishing items. The result was La Marie, a completely transparent chair with modern, minimalist design which paved the way for Louis Ghost, still one of Kartell’s best sellers today. From this moment on, the company developed and explored the theme of transparency that has made it unique and original, continuing its research into the study of surfaces and shapes, that have made it possible to create products like nothing ever created before.
Today, Kartell is the perfect synthesis of its past and its ongoing projection into the future, combining the great heritage of corporate culture with the desire to explore new paths and engage in new experiences dominated by an intense passion for creation.
Kartell is known for its industrial production of the finest quality design objects, with remarkable technological content, Made in Italy. From the choice of innovative and certified materials, to the use of advanced technologies, Kartell is able to guarantee users of its products a collection in which technology, quality, resistance and durability are part of its DNA.
