Mynt

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Designer Bio

Brand: Vitra

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The universal chair Mynt by Erwan Bouroullec combines the appealing home-like aesthetic of a studio chair with a completely new dynamic sitting experience.

The core element is its patented mechanism, which is activated by body weight and tilts forwards or backwards depending on shifts in the sitter's position – with the seat moving independently of the backrest. The movement resistance automatically adapts to the user's weight – only the height has to be adjusted.

Mynt defies conventional categorisation and combines the home-like appeal and unassuming aesthetic of a universal chair with the ergonomics of a dynamic task chair. It thus brings a new way of sitting to any setting: a versatile all-rounder ideal for the office – as well as shared spaces – its understated design also makes an attractive addition to home dining tables.

About Designer
Erwan Bouroullec	The designer Erwan Bouroullec (*1976 in Quimper, France) is a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts de Paris-Cergy (ENSAPC). After completing his studies in 1998, he joined the studio that his brother Ronan had founded in 1995. The two worked side by side for decades and formed an influential creative duo in the world of design. In 2023 Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec parted ways and are now concentrating on their own independent projects. Erwan Bouroullec's studio is currently located in Paris, with another workspace in Burgundy. A 1999 meeting with Rolf Fehlbaum, Chairman Emeritus of Vitra, marked the beginning of a longstanding partnership with the company, which led to the creation of many important products and concepts for home and office. This enabled the Bouroullecs to expand their influence internationally and also work with other major brands. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec's works are frequently presented in prestigious exhibitions and museums all over the world, and their creations also feature in many renowned public and private collections, such as the MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrating their lasting impact on contemporary design. The two have also received numerous awards, such as the London Design Medal (2014) and the Compasso d'Oro (2022).

About Designer

Erwan Bouroullec

The designer Erwan Bouroullec (*1976 in Quimper, France) is a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts de Paris-Cergy (ENSAPC). After completing his studies in 1998, he joined the studio that his brother Ronan had founded in 1995. The two worked side by side for decades and formed an influential creative duo in the world of design. In 2023 Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec parted ways and are now concentrating on their own independent projects. Erwan Bouroullec's studio is currently located in Paris, with another workspace in Burgundy.

A 1999 meeting with Rolf Fehlbaum, Chairman Emeritus of Vitra, marked the beginning of a longstanding partnership with the company, which led to the creation of many important products and concepts for home and office. This enabled the Bouroullecs to expand their influence internationally and also work with other major brands.

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec's works are frequently presented in prestigious exhibitions and museums all over the world, and their creations also feature in many renowned public and private collections, such as the MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrating their lasting impact on contemporary design. The two have also received numerous awards, such as the London Design Medal (2014) and the Compasso d'Oro (2022).