The ISO chair is a classic example of comfortable and practical office furniture. Simple and concise design, quite elegant forms and low cost have made it one of the most popular models among buyers in many countries of the world. The IZO chair is chrome (that is its full name sounds exactly) can be found in waiting rooms of administrative buildings, conference rooms. And even for work in the home, this particular piece of furniture is often chosen.
Saying something about who came up with this model is quite difficult. Some call the author of this Danish Arne Jacobson the author of this genius in its simplicity, others mention the name of the American Marcel Breyer, while others attribute the invention to the Swede Akerblum, who looked at this piece of furniture from a medical point of view and decided to improve it under the anatomical structure of the human body. Whoever in reality is the “father” of this creation, he deserves the gratitude of his contemporaries and future generations.
Despite the fact that it is rather difficult to name a true inventor, only one thing is certain: the chair of fine arts appeared in the 1920s and has not lost its relevance and popularity since then. At the dawn of its existence, these models cost about $ 50, which was considered a rather impressive amount. Today, the price of an IZO chair, depending on the country or brand, can start from 500-600 rubles. Low cost, excellent functionality and practicality have made this piece of furniture a real find for office workers and visitors to administrative public institutions.
The design of the model is quite simple: on a high-strength metal frame (usually black or steel color), a comfortable, slightly concave wide seat and anatomical backrest are attached, which allows you to effectively maintain the human spine for a long time, evenly distributing the load. The chair upholstery is made from various materials: a high-quality substitute for genuine leather or textiles. The internal space between the base of the seat and the backrest is filled with foam, which provides convenience and comfort. The color gamut of models can be infinitely varied, however, most often you can find an IZO chair black, gray or blue.
The design and construction of this model not only provide comfort to the person, but also guarantee compact storage of several copies. They can be folded into a kind of tower, which does not take up much space, but allows you to easily transport or carry several chairs from place to place.
Depending on the upholstery material, the care requirements vary slightly. It is enough to wipe the models from the substitute for genuine leather from time to time with a dry cloth from dust, and in case of more severe pollution, you can apply wet cleaning. If the IZO chair is upholstered with textiles, then it will be a little more troublesome to clean it from strong impurities than leather, however, it can be cleaned using cleaning products and liquids without any problems. It will only be possible to continue its operation after the fabric and internal filler have completely dried.