In a time when the boundaries between work and home continue to blur and offices are transforming into flexible meeting spaces, Vitra offers a forward-thinking response to the way we sit today: the Mynt chair. Designed in collaboration with Erwan Bouroullec, Mynt is a versatile design chair that encourages movement, provides comfort, and effortlessly adapts to a wide range of environments.
What appears to be a minimalist, homely chair turns out to be a smart and dynamic seating solution in use. The patented mechanism responds to the user’s body weight, allowing the seat to subtly tilt forward or backward depending on posture. The backrest moves independently, keeping the body naturally balanced without any effort—aside from adjusting the seat height. This creates an intuitive, active sitting posture that encourages small, spontaneous movements, enhancing both comfort and concentration while supporting overall well-being.
The secret lies in its subtle, patented mechanism that responds to the user’s body weight. As soon as you sit down, the seat gently tilts forward or backward depending on your posture. The backrest moves independently, allowing your body to naturally stay balanced. No buttons, no complex adjustments—only the height needs to be set. The result is an active sitting posture that encourages continuous small movements, almost without noticing. Great for your focus, even better for your body.
What makes Mynt truly stand out is the way form and function are seamlessly integrated. Bouroullec designed a chair in which the movement mechanism isn’t hidden, but rather shapes its elegant visual identity. Mynt radiates calm and simplicity, yet is technically refined. Its construction consists of just a few core elements—seat, backrest, and base—each optimized in detail and easily replaceable if needed. This makes the chair not only smart in use but also built to last.
Sustainability is a core value for Vitra. Mynt is made from 80% recycled materials and is 99% recyclable at the end of its lifecycle. The seat and backrest come in wood veneer or recycled polyamide made entirely from post-industrial sources. Thanks to a clever zip system, the covers can be removed easily for cleaning or replacement. This keeps the chair looking fresh, even in high-traffic areas.
Whether you’re working at a desk, meeting in a shared space, or setting up a home workspace, Mynt adapts to your rhythm. With its blend of comfort, elegance, and freedom of movement, it’s a chair designed for the way we live and work today. A smart, conscious choice—for those who sit, but never sit still.
