It’s true, weighing in at a little over 1660 grams, ULTRALEGGERA 1660 is currently the world’s lightest chair. It was designed by Oskar Zięta as a response to the lightweight challenge set by Gio Ponti’s design icon, the Superleggera chair from 1957. The minimalist ULTRALEGGERA chair is a mono-object, or a piece of furniture created in response to the challenges of the modern world.
Because it’s made of one material – aluminum – ULTRALEGGERA follows the philosophy of Mono-Material Thinking and is fully recyclable, while also being part of the circular economy. Its durable frame is made using FiDU technology and a laser-cut seat plus backrest. FiDU technology, uses air to force the metal to expand and deform according to its natural characteristics. Specially designed shapes are cut and welded together, then “inflated” with compressed air. Innovative FiDU is a material and energy-saving technology, helping to optimize material and energy consumption while minimizing waste.