Academy Armchair, Sled Arms
Academy CB1697-N is a chair by Connubia with a curved shell and open metal arms integrated into its sled base.
The shell comes in polypropylene or upholstery. The chair measures 21⅜ inches wide, 20½ inches deep, and 32¾ inches tall, with armrests at 27⅝ inches. A separate trolley transports up to eight stacked chairs, and optional linking and writing accessories adapt the design for meeting-room layouts. Model code: CB1697-N.
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- Brand
- Connubia
- Collection
- Academy
- Designer
- Michele Menescardi
- Descriptor
- Stackable shell chair with metal sled arms
- Country
- Italy
- Arm height
- 27⅝ in (70 cm)
- Dimensions
- Width 21⅜ in · Depth 20½ in · Height 32¾ in (54 × 52 × 83 cm)
- Materials
- 01Trolley holds eight chairs
A separate trolley transports up to eight stacked armchairs between meeting-room layouts.
- 02Optional meeting-room accessories
A writing tablet and linking system adapt the chair for work or connected seating rows.
- 0327⅝ in armrest height
The metal frame rises beside the shell within a 21⅜ by 20½ in footprint.
Academy CB1697-N by Connubia is a stackable chair with open metal arms integrated into a sled frame.
Michele Menescardi combines the metal structure with a curved shell offered in polypropylene or upholstery. The chair measures 21⅜ inches wide, 20½ inches deep, and 32¾ inches tall, with armrests at 27⅝ inches. Optional linking and writing accessories support meeting rooms, while a trolley carries eight stacked chairs.
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Contemporary Italian chairs, stools and tables with approachable shapes, expressive color and practical choices for everyday gathering.
Michele Menescardi
Michele Menescardi graduated in industrial design from the Politecnico di Milano in 2004. He founded MrSmith Studio before establishing an independent practice in 2014. His work for Calligaris includes seating, lamps and rugs, connecting experience in product design with collaborations across the furniture sector.
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