Magis chair Motta wood

The Motta chair in its refined wooden version, designed by renowned designer Jasper Morrison, is born from the synergistic encounter and deep creative bond that has united the designer and Magis since 1993. Taking Giandomenico Belotti's iconic Spaghetti Chair as a noble conceptual reference, Morrison has designed a structurally light chair, characterized by perfectly vertical legs and minimal overall dimensions. The name of the line itself pays homage to the brand's history, evoking Motta di Livenza, Magis's historic home. The chair takes shape from a simple and elegant frame in glossy painted steel tubing, expertly combined with a contoured seat and backrest in fine natural oak plywood. Designed for a wide range of uses, from the home to high-end contract settings (restaurants, hotels, and offices), Motta Legno stands out for its clean lines, sleek silhouette, and warm aesthetics that blend seamlessly into any architectural context.

Technical Specifications and Variants

• Product Type: Indoor Chair
• Designer: Jasper Morrison
• Launch Year: 2026
• Frame Material: Reduced-section steel tube with glossy protective coating
• Seat and Backrest Material: Natural oak plywood with high mechanical resistance
• Frame Color Range: Steel tube frame available in four shades (Red, Green, Blue, Brown) combined with wooden elements
• Intended Use: Domestic environments (dining, living) and commercial/contract spaces (high-end restaurants, meeting rooms, hospitality)
• Chair Dimensions: Width 42 cm | Depth 45 cm | Total height 76 cm | Seat height 45.5 cm

Design Philosophy, Material Warmth, and Structural Comfort

The Motta wooden chair embodies Jasper Morrison's "super normal" philosophy through targeted engineering details:

• Material Contrast and Visual Consistency: The four-color palette (red, green, blue, and brown) applied to the steel tube with a glossy painted finish harmoniously interacts with the warm, natural grain of the oak plywood, generating a sophisticated and elegant visual contrast between the sheen of the metal and the organic texture of the wood.
• High-Tech Oak Plywood: The use of oak plywood for the seat and backrest ensures exceptional resistance to daily wear and tear and the stresses of the contract sector, allowing for reduced thicknesses and sleek lines without compromising sturdiness. structural.
• Subtle Ergonomics: Although the vertical legs minimize the footprint, the slight three-dimensional shaping of the seat and backrest optimally accommodates the body, offering a calibrated seat height of 45.5 cm for perfect comfort around dining or meeting tables.

Product Maintenance and Care

Proper and timely cleaning ensures the longevity of the wooden parts and maintains the shine of the polished structure:

• Cleaning the Frame and Wooden Parts: We recommend using a soft, dry or damp cloth. If necessary, use a pH-neutral liquid soap specifically formulated for wood surfaces, diluted in water.
• Managing Stains and Colored Substances: It is recommended to clean oak components as soon as possible, as allowing dirt to dry can significantly increase the risk of streaks, stains, and surface damage. Be especially careful with intensely colored substances (such as coffee, cola, tomato juice, wine, vinegar, etc.).
• Products to Avoid: Never use abrasive sponges or wire wool, as they may permanently scratch both the glossy finish of the steel tube and the protective layer of the oak. Avoid using acidic products, pure chemical solvents, and detergents containing ammonia.

FAQ

Can the Motta wooden chair also be used on a protected outdoor porch?
No, the technical data sheet specifies that the Motta wooden chair is designed exclusively for indoor use (domestic and contract indoor use). The natural oak plywood and the glossy painted steel tube frame are not treated to resist direct weathering, rain, or external humidity, which could cause the wood to swell or the metal to deteriorate.

How does the height of the wooden version differ from the polypropylene version?
The Motta wooden version has a seat height of 45.5 cm, slightly higher than the 45 cm of the molded polypropylene version. This millimetric difference is due to the physical and molding characteristics of the oak plywood, specifically designed to offer excellent postural support when paired with standard dining tables.

What differentiates the chair from the stool variants in the same collection?
The chair shares the same sleek polished steel tube frame and the same material options as the Motta wooden line. While the stools are designed for counters, peninsulas, and high tables (with seat heights of 67.5 cm or 77.5 cm), the chair has an overall height of 76 cm and a seat of 45.5 cm, ideal for aligning with common dining tables or task desks.