Hildur Chair 4 kg
- Comfort
- Strength
- Only 4 kg
The Hildur chair is a statement as well as a functional piece of furniture, serving its purpose without sacrificing comfort. Unassuming and reliable, its lightness means that seating for a conference or lecture hall can be set up quickly and easily. Hildur is never in the way and is easy to maintain, move or stow away. It is the ideal solution for a variety of functions and spaces, both large and small.
Design
Features
Comfortable seat & backrest
The fabric is soft and breathable, ensuring comfort when in use over a long time. The front edge of the seat is soft and yielding, further adding to the chair’s comfort. Both the seat and backrest are easily replaceable, making the chair both durable and easily maintained.
Lighter chair
less physical strain
A light chair means it’s easier to manoeuvre and set up, on or off a trolley, which saves both time and labour.
Stackable
up to 40 chairs
Stackable upholstered steel frame chairs generally weigh between 6 and 8 kg (13–17 lbs) but the Hildur chair is only 4 kg (8.8 lbs). Its light weight improves safety when stacking and moving around on a trolley. This also makes it easier to stack the chairs higher and save storage space.
Easy to link together
The linking glides are replaceable and transparent. They are made of polycarbonate plastic and their base is made of TPU soft plastic, which can be replaced separately.
Strong lightweight frame
The steel frame is made of a very strong, high-tension, lightweight tube, welded together by a robotic welding machine.
Numbering system
The numbering system is simple and can be adjusted to different needs. Printing the numbers is easy and can for example be done using a label maker app for smartphones. The numbers can be made to fit different setups and they are easy to store.
Specifications
The Hildur chair is the ideal choice for multifunctional spaces like conference halls, hotels, schools and workplaces. It combines comfort, durability and practicality, achieved through innovative design and attention to detail.
Martindale tester: 70,000-80,000 rubs
Fabric covers for seat and backrest can be replaced
Richguard® combustion modified high resilience foam
Martindale tester: 50,000 rubs
Fabric covers for seat and backrest can be replaced
Trolley
with up to
40 chairs
The Designer
Valdimar Harðarson
Valdimar’s ambition has always been to design a stackable chair that is lightweight, comfortable and multifunctional. He has been working on and improving his design for the past 12 years. In 2010 he introduced the chair, which has, among other places, been in use at the Harpa Concert and Conference Centre in Iceland since its opening. With the newest version, Valdimar has finally fulfilled his design ambitions. The chair is both beautiful and functional: it is light, easy to move, and stackable, which makes it ideal for a number of different functions.
Architect Valdimar Harðarson was born in Reykjavík, Iceland, in 1951. He graduated from Lund University in Sweden in 1980 and started his own company when he returned to Iceland. He is one of the founders of ASK Architects, a leading architectural firm in Iceland. Apart from his work on buildings, Valdimar has designed furniture for both the Icelandic market and international buyers. Among his early works is the folding chair Sóley, which was introduced in 1983 and has since become a classic piece. Sóley has earned Valdimar a number of awards, including the Möbel des Jahres (Chair of the Year) award and Stuttgart Design Center prize in Germany, the Roscoe Award in the USA and Design Prizes in Japan, as well as the Deutscher Designer Club medaille. Over the course of his career, Valdimar has worked on several buildings and urban planning all over Iceland. ASK Architects have won numerous awards, and Valdimar’s design for the summer house Gata in Iceland was nominated for the 2007 Mies van der Rohe Award.
References
The
Company
Valdimar Harðarson is an Icelandic company whose primary function is to design and produce contract furniture. This is a true family business, run by Valdimar Harðarson and his daughters, Sóley and Hrafnhildur, who have a simple mission: to get quality design and production directly to consumers in a cost-effective way.
Environment
& Sustainability
The Hildur chair is a timeless Scandinavian design, it will never go out of style. We take pride in using durable and high-quality materials. By utilizing these materials, we ensure that the chair lasts longer and does not need to be replaced as frequently, reducing its environmental impact.
In addition, the Hildur chair's replaceable seat and backrest provide a sustainable solution for refreshing its appearance. Rather than disposing of the entire chair, the replaceable components allow for easy refurbishment, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.
The weight and volume of the Hildur chair are also integral to its sustainability. The chair's lightweight construction and ability to stack up to 40 chairs on a trolley significantly reduce its carbon footprint during transportation and storage. This feature also allows for more efficient use of space, reducing the need for excess storage and minimizing the environmental impact of transportation.
Finally, our manufacturers' adherence to the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard ensures that our production processes meet the highest environmental standards. By continuously assessing and improving our environmental performance, we reduce our environmental impact and ensure that the Hildur chair is a sustainable option for seating.