Initially released in 2016, the Zen Chair by jehs+laub quickly became a designer go-to for well-appointed offices seeking modern, minimalistic design sensibilities. For 2023, the German design duo jehs+laub have released an executive and conference chair series that mirrors many of the design details of the original Zen Chair while evolving them for new applications. The stately result is a strikingly modern executive chair offering the highest levels of luxury, craftsmanship and comfort
"We designed the Zen Collection to impress the most discerning designer. Its delicate language of modern, organic forms and high-quality function have been perfected to even the smallest details." - jehs+laub
Encapsulating everything needed for the ideal executive and conference chair, Zen Conference's visual language is fluid, precise and dynamic. Beautiful forms catch the eye, and innovative ergonomics create superlative seating comfort. Breathtaking from all angles, Zen Conference epitomizes the relationship between form and function. Available in high and mid-back options, this collection offers unique upholstery detailing through a sequence of molded foam seat pads inserted within a seamless upholstered border. When viewed from its profile, Zen Conference boasts subtle design details that unite together within an elegant, channeled reveal, forming a masterpiece of upholstery and design precision. Created to be specified in singular or contrasting fabrics and leathers, Zen Conference allows designers to customize the look of this executive series depending on the aesthetic of their interior. A leather arm cap is included in every unit to provide enhanced comfort and durability.
Zen Conference also incorporates a newly developed seating mechanism and an aluminum five-star caster base with height adjustment, swivel / tilt, and back lock features. Featuring sleek detailing and enhanced visual interest, Zen Conference's aluminum base and arms are available in polished aluminum and over 30 powder coat colors ranging from simple neutrals to lustrous pearls to Davis' vibrant Color Trends. This wide variety of options offers additional customization opportunities for designers to leverage. Staying true to its legacy, the new Zen Conference chair preserves its predecessor's sleek, modern aesthetic while elevating it even further for prestigious office spaces, conference rooms and executive offices alike.
Markus Jehs and Jürgen Laub met each other during their academic studies of industrial design in Germany and became friends after an internship in New York in 1990. Shortly after they graduated, they set up their studio, jehs+laub, in 1994. From that time on, they started to design furniture and lamps for Italian companies, such as Cassina, Ycami and Nemo. They soon expanded their collaboration with brands like Fritz Hansen, Knoll International, Renz, Stelton, Schönbuch, Cor and Wilkhahn. Davis Furniture began its long-standing collaboration with jehs+laub in 2009, and since that time, the designers have created multiple award-winning collections, including the Ginkgo family, A-Collection, Sachet Collection, Reed and Hue, to name a few.
Founded in 1944, Davis Furniture is a leading voice in the contract furniture industry focused on placing Design at the center of every initiative while looking to the future of the workplace. Davis offers cutting-edge, innovative and aesthetically pleasing products designed and manufactured to benefit the functionality of the user and the interior. This fourth-generation, family-operated company continues to maintain the highest corporate integrity, a devoted loyalty to its customers and a never-ending dedication to design.
