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Papilio Shell is available in two versions: with polypropylene shell or padded and upholstered in a wide range of fabrics and leathers. Different types of bases give the chair different looks for different uses.


Technical information


Shell:
polypropylene


Shell upholstery (SH1I-SH2I-SH3I-SH4I):
Bayfit® (Bayer®) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam


Support frame (SH1-SH1I):
painted or bright chromed tubular steel and steel profiles


Legs (SH2-SH2I):
oak solid wood


Support frame (SH3-SH3I-SH4-SH4I):
 painted or bright brushed die-cast aluminium


Wheels (SH3-SH3I):
plastic material for soft surfaces or plastic material for hard surfaces


Double-side ferrules (SH1-SH1I-SH2-SH2I):
plastic material/felt


Double ferrules (SH4-SH4I):
felt or plastic material


Cover:
fabric or Gamma leather


Quality

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