Six of the best: stacking chairs
The best stackable, portable designer chairs, perfect for easy transportation and storage
Tip Ton Chair by Vitra
Designed by Barber & Osgerby for Vitra, the stylish Tip Ton chair is manufactured from a single mould without any mechanical components, making it durable and 100 per cent recyclable. Tip Ton can be stacked up to four chairs high and comes in eight different colours. Tip Ton can be tilted forward a few degrees where the chair then stays in place; this, say the designers has the effect of straightening the pelvis and spine and improving circulation to the abdominal and back muscles.
40/4 stackable chair by David Rowland
Designed in 1964, David Rowland's award-winning 40/4 stackable chair is a classic of 20th century design. Its elegant lines and excellent ergonomics mean it's still a popular choice today, and is perfectly suited to offices, conference centres, and educational establishments.
Caper by Herman Miller
Much more than just a stackable chair Caper, by Herman Miller, has a contoured, moulded polypropylene back for comfort and is light-weight so it can be carried easily. The chairs also stack onto a special Caper Cart, so they can be wheeled from room to room.
Park Life chair by Kettal
Designed by Jasper Morrison for Kettal, Park Life is a series of outdoor furniture which includes sofas, tables and stackable chairs. Each piece has an aluminium frame making it lightweight and durable, while seats and backrests are made from porotex, a fabric made of PVC-coated polyester.
SixE by Howe
Colourful, stylish and lightweight, SixE is London-based design studio PearsonLloyd's take on the classic Polypropylene chair. The chairs stack neatly on top of one another and have thin metal legs that can be coordinated with the colour of the seat shell or ordered in contrasting shades.
Boss Chair by Tobias Nitsche
Produced in collaboration with German 3D veneer specialists danzer, The Boss Chair is made of thin plywood veneer, which has been stiffened with the three dimensional moulding so it is both strong and light to carry. The chair is ideally suited to use in bars, restaurants and other places where furniture needs to be moved around and stacked.
