Experiment Lounge Chair 502

Regular price $1,999.00 USD
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Timeless, bold, and as compelling today as the day it was created, the Experiment Chair was designed by celebrated Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1982. Its expressive, innovative design was realized during a period of intense productivity by Kukkapuro, then a leading figure of Functionalism. The chair is an icon of eighties design. It demonstrates all the ergonomic qualities and extraordinary structural detail Kukkapuro is famed for. And, importantly, it embodies a fearless postmodern aesthetic that hasn't lost any of its impact. In the Experiment Chair, Kukkapuro sought to add art to Functionalism, to satisfy romantic tastes alongside meeting essential needs. The result is startling, authentic, a hero of twentieth-century design. It has been Hem's privilege to work alongside Yrjö to reintroduce the Experiment Chair to a new generation. The updated Experiment Chair is faithful to the original, featuring the same decorative armrests; red symbolizing fire, green representing trees, and blue denoting waves on a lake. New upholstery options are available, and the chair features subtle resizing tailored to contemporary needs.

Product Overview

  • Designer: Yrjö Kukkapuro
  • Available Bases:
    • Black
    • Blue
  • Available Seats:
    • Black
    • Light Beige
    • Ultramarine
    • Black Leather
  • Dimensions: 32.3"L x 22.4"W x 30.3"H
  • Materials: PU Foam / Plywood, Solid Beech, Chromed Steel Structure
  • Weight: 16.5 lb
  • Specifications

    • Seat: 18.5"W x 20.9"D x 15.4"H
    • Backrest: 20.9"H
    • Armrest: 23.2"H
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Shipping

For in-stock items, please allow 1-2 days handling time and 1-5 days transit time after the order is placed. 

While we work to get every order out as timely as possible, due to unforeseen circumstances, you may experience shipping delays with your order. You will receive an automated email notifying you once your order has shipped or tracking has been updated.

If your package does not arrive on the estimated delivery date, we kindly ask that you please wait 1-2 days for it to arrive before contacting us at concierge@studioperdiem.com.

 Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need a more accurate estimate.

Returns

Returns Policy

We reserve the right to accept or decline merchandise returns at our sole discretion. All made-to-order items or items from dye lots—such as wallpapers, limited edition art prints, custom upholstery, and vintage pieces—are final sale. Unauthorized returns will be refused, and a 20% restocking fee applies to all approved, non-defective returns. 

To initiate a return, please contact us at concierge@studioperdiem.com to obtain a return authorization number.

International orders (shipped outside the United States) are considered final sale and not eligible for return.


Client Returns

If you wish to return an item for reasons other than damage or defect, you may do so within 30 days of receipt of delivery. Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging. Customers are responsible for all return shipping costs, and we highly recommend insuring return shipments. Credit will not be issued for items damaged in transit due to inadequate packaging. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method within 1-5 business days of inspection and warehouse acceptance. 

Cancellations

We aim to keep you informed about your order status, though package preparation, shipping and supply chain changes may affect timelines. Orders (excluding Upholstery and Custom Orders) may be canceled for a full refund if they have not yet left our warehouse.

Defective or Incorrect Items

If your item arrives with a manufacturing defect or was shipped in error, we will replace it at no cost to you. Please provide our claims team photos of the error in advance to obtain a replacement authorization.


If your order or product arrives damaged, please follow the procedures below.

1. Ensure you sign for the shipment. Either by you or a representative must confirm receipt of all listed packages in undamaged condition. If a shipment is refused, you are responsible for all shipping and return costs and may forfeit your deposit. Delivery delays, regardless of cause, do not constitute grounds for order cancellation or refusal once the item has shipped. Orders may be delivered in multiple shipments.

2. If the packaging shows visible damage (e.g., crushed boxes, broken crates, moisture), note this in writing on the delivery receipt before signing and take a photograph as reference. Studio Per Diem cannot complete a damage claim unless all damage is properly documented at the time of delivery.

To ensure prompt and effective resolution, please ensure your receiver follows these steps:

  1. Even if damage is suspected, accept the shipment to avoid delays.

  2. Please open and inspect carefully. Note any visible damage on the delivery receipt at the time of signing. Claims will be denied if damage is not documented. “Subject to inspection” is not a valid notation.

  3. Provide clear photos of both the damage and packaging.

  4. Send claim details and photos to concierge@studioperdiem.com within 5 business days. We cannot accept damage claims received after this period will not be accepted.

  5. Please Keep All Packaging – Retain all original packaging, boxes and enclosure packing materials until your claim is resolved. If packaging is discarded, we are not responsible for repackaging fees that may ensue. 

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