Xantos
Second and third generation managing directors: Helmut, Werner and Joachim Link (left to right) Interstuhl The idea of a Swabian businessman and developer is embarking on an international journey. It s all about attractive and healthy seating, whether we use it to work, think, discuss, argue or relax. a genuine interest in our products and the people who use them. We remain true to the spirit of our brand by collaborating with leading institutes on the scientifi c development of our products. This has resulted in a collection that is unparalleled in its breadth and depth. He who understands more about sitting, has studied it in detail. Interstuhl is such a company and will remain so: a world away from corporate affi liations and concerns about globalization. Over 500 employees craft exclusive German goods and they do so in Germany. Anyone who understands more about sitting should rise up. Rise above the tired old clichés about quality and materials. Interstuhl is what it is, and what it is is very good. It s all about a chair that actively supports us at what we are doing. Whoever understands more about seating creates the perfect place for anyone. Interstuhl innovations are conceived, tested and developed in an interesting mix of thinktank and expert laboratory. That is what makes us so unique. Simply stated by Werner Link, the company s owner and Managing Director: We understand more about sitting. An honest statement that has its origins back in 1961 when the assignment was to create relaxing seating for the workers of a textile factory. The focus ever since has been on expertise and Introducing: Xantos
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06 Good design keeps its value and x is timeless. This is proven by many archetypes, yet finding a new sensible form remains the most difficult hurdle when creating a product. Xantos is honesty, selfconception, high quality. It displays a presence without being ostentatious through its straightforward design and good details. Owners with a grasp of form appreciate this congenial streak. Direct yet dynamic, perfect simplicity, Xantos is reminiscent of the old school of German design. A straight forward thinking person will take a seat, regard the working world with no frills and will only consider what is really important. X272 It has to be added that Xantos is full of natural balance and strength. A wellfi tting suit doesn't make a person nor does a chair, but it certainly helps one to feel good and presentable, and to convincingly appear in best form.
08 Xantos. The chair with the striking backrest detail. Xantos is pure and straight forward. Light and transparent in the mesh design. X272
Offi ce swivel chairs / Offi ce swivel executive chair 11 Xantos is variety. It is available in one or two colours with different coloured backrest and seat upholstery, with leather upholstery or in a mesh design. The impression it leaves can vary from conservative to modern. You can choose from four different base designs. X132 X262 X362 Low swivel chair, black aluminium base, width and height adjustable armrests Mediumheight swivel chair, polished aluminium base, width and height adjustable armrests, adjustable lumbar support Management swivel executive chair, chromeplated base, width and height adjustable armrests with leather pads, seat depth and lumbar adjustment
Visitor's / conference chairs 13 All offi ces can be designed consistently with Xantos. Seating comfort from the managing director to visitors. Whether cantilever model, four legs or conference chair Xantos offers convincing aesthetic and ergonomic arguments in every variation. X170 X470 X570 Conference executive chair with dynamic backrest, return mechanism, seat upholstery, mesh backrest, ring armrests Four legs, seat upholstery, mesh backrest, armrests, stackable Conference cantilever model, seat upholstery, mesh backrest, armrests, stackable
The mesh backrest is available in chequered or single colour Details 15
Details 17 Control lever with selfexplanatory, intuitive adjustment The Astiv seat adjustment effectively extends the seat and thus the support area for the thighs The lumbar support can be moved to the desired height. Air pressure technology allows an individual adjustment of lumbar support. Width and height adjustable armrests
Ergonomics 19 1 Synchronous mechanism The synchronous movement of the seat and backrest provides optimum support for the back in every position; the push effect is eliminated. 2 Sprung column kg This ensures that the spine, which is very sensitive to vertical jolts, is not subjected to excessive loads when sitting down, even at the lowest seat height. 3 Weight adjustment kg The individually adjustable counterpressure of the backrest permits correct sitting for both light and heavy users. 4 Seat depth adjustment Regulates the distance between the backrest and front edge of the seat, thus providing optimum support for the upper thighs; even for taller users. 5 Adjustable lumbar support The horizontally adjustable lumbar support adapts to the individual curve of the lumbar spine; this reduces the muscle strain. The next position is the best 6 Adjustable 4D armrests Height adjustment to take the strain off the neck muscles. Width adjustment and pivoting for optimum support angle, depth adjustment for optimum distance to the desk. From the seating specialists tive medicine and eases the pain for those who already suffer. What does an Interstuhl chair do? The patient therapist offers support in each posture. It generates a feeling of wellbeing in all positions and brings measurable relief. Naturally, the courage to follow our philosophy of dynamic sitting has meant a break with all the old rules: majestic, immaculate and bolt upright vs. the new Fact: from an anatomical point of view ergonomics means movement because movement is a critical part of office health. It is a law of nature that effective work processes are one of the most important sources of valueadded in the company. Back problems are the greatest causes of absenteeism. A good chair will not heal your back but it is good prevenphilosophy of doing it with gusto, reclining, lounging, looking out the window, concentrating. You can sit however you want. Just sit on the right chair. Each new product development with leading research institutes reconfirms this and it is substantiated by scientific input. The result: Interstuhl chairs accommodate every posture so ergonomically that maximum support is ensured. 7 Head and neckrest Provides valuable relief to the neck and shoulder muscles when reclining.
Product Overview 21 Offi ce swivel chairs / Swivel executive chairs Visitor's / Conference chairs Backrest in upholstery design Backrest in mesh design X132 X142 X262 X272 X362 X372 X460 X470 X560 X570 X565 X575 X160 X170 Low swivel chair, opt. armrests Mediumheight swivel chair, opt. armrests Management swivel executive chair, high, opt. armrests integrated headrest Four legs, stackable Cantilever model, stackable Cantilever model Conference chair Backrest height in cm (approx.) 52 60 74 50 50 50 60 Black plastic Metal parts black / brilliant silver / polished / chrome / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Synchronous mechanism Weight adjustment Sprung column Adjustable lumbar support (AirPressure) X132 X262 X362 Seat depth adjustment Astiv X132 X262 X362 Dynamic backrest Swivel pillar with return mechanism Armrest height and width adjustable Adjustable ring armrests, soft Twin castors hard / soft / / / / / / / Felt glides Glides hard / soft / / / / / / / Standard option not available
Premium products Often the word innovation is more of an obstacle than a useful coordinate all too often infl ated claims and abuse of the term for purely promotional reasons obscure the distinction between real innovation and the purely derivative. This is why we are particularly pleased that customers can now not only experience the quality of our products, they can see it too: we are the first manufacturer to be granted the right to label our products with the offi cial Premium Product seal, awarded by the LGA testing company and TÜV Rheinland Group certifi cation body. In addition, we have won yet another accolade: the best Quality Offi ce. Put simply, every Interstuhl product provides a premium sitting environment and all owners of Interstuhl chairs can rest assured that they have chosen the best possible product. This has a positive impact on the person as a whole and their entire working day. Knowing this, we are more than happy to issue a 5year guarantee. We share the praise for our innovative seating solutions with the research institutes that are always ready to support our developments and think we ll keep doing things this way. Xantos comes from the industrial design offi ce.molldesign. Apart from the job of giving every new product its own identity and a touch of invulnerability,.molldesign concentrates on the practical value as well as ergonomic and energy technology for every new design. This ensures its existence and raison d'etre in the long term. Lightness and transparency were the driving forces behind the development of Xantos. The aluminium backrest detail and patented 3D woven mesh lend the family of chairs their value and a signifi cant identity. Product design:.molldesign interstuhl. best selection office design 2003 Quality Offi ce Xantos, Duravit Design Center, Hornberg Awarded by the Verband Büro, Sitz und Objektmöbel e.v., the German Standards Institute (DIN), the Verwaltungs und Berufsgenossenschaft, INQA Büro, Initiative neue Qualität der Büroarbeit, and the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 3 year full warranty 5 year longterm warranty Quality produced for the environment Ergonomically tested Pollutant tested Tested safety Quality Office Premium product Certified environmental management
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