DESIGNED FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

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1 contessa

2 Contessa overview ERGONOMICS, DESIGN An elegant synthesis of European design and seating technology, Contessa represents a refinement of function, comfort and style. Contessa s smart operation concept enables s to be easily made while the user is seated, encouraging accurate positioning and continuous movement. Contessa s mesh serves both function and aesthetics, suspending the body in comfort and giving the chair a visual lightness. Contessa conceals nothing. The chair s structure is completely transparent, clearly expressing its purpose and use. Contessa makes use of minimal components, each designed to contrib- DESIGNED FOR THE ENVIRONMENT GREENGUARD fi ute to the chair s visual and functional unity. BACK/ Tess Mesh Light Grey Tess Silver BACK/ Tess Mesh Orange Ebony Leather, Black Polished Aluminum Tess Mesh Lime Green Tess Cloth Lime Green Tess Silver

3 Smart operation Contessa is designed to adjust naturally and precisely, considering not only the chair s functions but addressing how the body is affected while sitting. The smart operation an advanced mechanism that employs levers conveniently located in the armrests allows the user to make s from the seated position, encouraging more precise as the user immediately experiences change and tests comfort. The ability to make continuous s while feeling immediate changes encourages users to alter their working positions. The more we change the more we move. The more we move, the more our bodies are able to combat the effects of long-term sitting postures. Leather, Black Polished Aluminum BACK/ Ebony Leather, Black Polished Aluminum

4 Fabrics and finishes Contessa refines the qualities of a mesh chair with its sense of lightness and form-fitting suspension. Contessa s Tess Mesh retains its tensile strength with the ability to conform to and support the body. Frame/Base Colors Polished Aluminum Ebony Tess Mesh/ Tess Cloth Colors tess mesh seat/back Ebony Light Grey tess cloth seat

5 Contessa s LUMBAR HEIGHT & DEPTH Designed to promote a more dynamic seated posture and reduce lower back strain, the lumbar s facilitate continuous movement, accurate TILT CONTROL Contessa s smart operation concept enables users to effortlessly set the tilt control at upright, free-float or locked position at any increment using a lever located in the left TILT TENSION Correct tension keeps the user s back in contact with the chair, giving the spine the critical support it needs to maintain normal alignment. The tilt tension dial has four ARMREST HEIGHT Ratchet armrests easily adjust upward up to four inches. The position of the armrest enables the user s elbows to fall naturally down the body s midline, eliminating ARMREST PIVOT Armrests adjust 20 degrees inward and 10 degrees outward. The unique design of the Contessa armrest permits users to sit close to the worksurface SEAT HEIGHT Contessa s smart operation concept enables seat height s to be made from the intended working posture, using a lever positioned in the right armrest. Allowing the SEAT DEPTH Movement is critical to healthy sitting. Locking the hips in place does not allow the user s body to move. Contessa s seat pan will keep the user s lower body in motion, HEADREST The headrest promotes comfort when relaxing and concentration at work by supporting a healthy position of the head and neck. Allowing for multiple s positioning and proper support. armrest. Movement while sitting settings that allow users to sit and awkward shoulder angles and mini- and keyboard, keeping the arms user to make, change or correct allowing their bodies to continuously in height, depth and angle of After a short period of time our should be encouraged to prevent move naturally with correct support mizing discomfort in the arms, close to the body and thereby s from a natural seated regenerate and promote healthful rotation, the headrest maintains backs become tight from being the user s back from becoming in any position. Because tension shoulders or neck. limiting stress on the arms and position helps to ensure proper circulation. Designed to fit 95 the spine s natural C curve in static, a result of the continual static. The backrest easily locks can be adjusted while seated, users shoulders. seat height. percent of users, the seat adjusts the cervical vertebrae. contraction of the lumbar or unlocks from the working pos- can accurately sense and select the two inches forward and back in spine s extension muscles. ture, thereby encouraging users to proper level of tension. six positions to support the seat Lack of movement inhibits the make s and alter their and thighs. intervertebral disc from feeding position throughout the day. itself. The lumbar s help combat this state by promoting movement, thus creating an osmosis effect that will feed the discs keeping them pumped up and in a healthier state.

6 1. curvilinear frame Dimensions 2. tilt control 1 3. lumbar height WIDTH BETWEEN ARMS 18.25" 4. lumbar depth 2 BACK WIDTH 18.25" 5. armrest pivot BACK LUMBAR HEIGHT ANGLE BETWEEN SEAT AND BACK seat height 4 6 ARM HEIGHT FROM SEAT arm height 8. tess mesh fabric BACK HEIGHT FROM SEAT 24" SEAT HEIGHT FROM FLOOR o 9. seat depth 10. tilt tension 11 FUNCTIONAL SEAT WIDTH 20" OVERALL HEIGHT 59 FUNCTIONAL SEAT DEPTH " 12 OVERALL WIDTH 27" OVERALL DEPTH 27" 11. aluminum base mm diameter casters

7 teknion corporation in canada: ii50 flint road toronto, ontario m3j 2j5 canada tel 866.teknion fax 4i6.66i.4586 in the usa: 350 fellowship road mt laurel, new jersey usa tel 877.teknion fax other offices located in: europe south and central america middle east asia russia for regional contact information go to teknion embraces change and its innate possibilities. our culture is one of innovation. in that spirit, we have stepped forward to integrate sustainable principles and practices into the design, manufacturing and marketing of our products. teknion products perform independently and in concert, combining in virtually unlimited configurations. our philosophy embraces design as one of the best tools we have for realizing the benefits of business, while also striving to reach sustainable goals. we have learned from design that changing a single detail alters the whole. every inch makes a difference. every leap is the sum of many small steps. teknion creates furniture that connects people, technology and spaces; integrated design with new possibilities for a healthy, productive world tomorrow and the day after. can/us/int teknion , trade marks of teknion corporation and or its subsidiaries or licensed to it. patents may be pending. some products may not be available in all markets. contact your local teknion representative for availability. product design: giugiaro design. contessa is sold under license from okamura corporation brochure design: vanderbyl design printed in canada sb040055