Votteler Armchair

Lounge chair by Walter Knoll

The Votteler Armchair is a lounge chair designed by Arno Votteler for Walter Knoll in 1956. Its angular upholstered seat and back sit on a slim tubular steel base, with shaped solid-wood armrests. Originally known as the 368 armchair, it offers a distinct seat for a reception, workplace library or private office.

There are two back heights. The low-back 367-10 measures 84 cm wide, 84 cm deep and 87 cm high. The high-back 368-10 is also 84 cm wide, but measures 90 cm deep and 110 cm high. Both have a 42.5 cm seat height. Check the extra depth and height of the high-back model against the room plan before choosing.

Walter Knoll lists armrests in nutwood with sapwood or burnt, oiled oak. The steel base can be highly polished chrome, matt black or matt bronze. The maker also specifies different glides for stone and carpet floors or for timber floors. A separate upholstered stool is shown in its range. These are specification choices, not features included with every chair.

Share the room plan, number of chairs, back height, armrest and base finishes, floor type and delivery location with one of our experienced project consultants. They can check the model and finish combination for your project.

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How to specify the Votteler Armchair

Plan the setting

Decide whether the chair will sit in a reception, workplace library or private office. Allow room around nearby tables and circulation routes.

Choose the back height

Compare the low-back 367-10 with the high-back 368-10. Both are 84 cm wide, but the high-back chair is deeper and taller. Use the maker's drawings to plan each position.

Check the seating dimensions

The low-back chair measures 84 cm deep and 87 cm high. The high-back chair is 90 cm deep and 110 cm high. Both have a 42.5 cm seat height.

Select the armrests

Choose between the solid nutwood armrests with sapwood and the burnt, oiled oak version listed by Walter Knoll. Ask to see samples alongside the proposed upholstery before confirming a finish.

Match the base and floor

The steel base is listed in polished chrome, matt black or matt bronze. Specify the appropriate synthetic or felt glides for the room's floor and confirm the choice with the consultant.

Complete the enquiry

Tell one of our experienced project consultants the chair quantity, chosen back height, armrest and base finishes, floor type and delivery location. Request the stool separately.

The Votteler Armchair was specified for the CEO’s office within the London Investment Firm project. Its distinctive mid-century design, combining upholstered comfort with refined timber and steel detailing, complements the premium character of the executive space while providing a comfortable setting for informal conversations and moments away from the desk.

Frequently asked questions

Who designed the Votteler Armchair?

Arno Votteler designed the chair for Walter Knoll in 1956. It was originally known as the 368 armchair.

What is the difference between the two back heights?

The low-back 367-10 is 84 cm wide, 84 cm deep and 87 cm high. The high-back 368-10 is 84 cm wide, 90 cm deep and 110 cm high. Both have a seat height of 42.5 cm.

What are the armrests made from?

The shaped armrests are solid wood. Walter Knoll lists nutwood with sapwood or burnt, oiled oak as specification choices.

Which base finishes are listed?

The tubular steel base is offered in highly polished chrome, powder-coated matt black or matt bronze. Check finish samples when specifying the chair.

Are there glide choices for different floors?

The maker lists synthetic glides for stone and carpet floors, and felt glides for timber floors. State the floor type when enquiring.

Is a matching stool part of the range?

Yes. Walter Knoll shows a separate upholstered stool with a matching selection of steel base finishes. Ask for it separately if the room plan needs one.

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