Mind Gravity™ 2.0
ILL-Studio x Peter Opsvik, 2026
Lo studio creativo parigino Ill-Studio ha rielaborato l'iconica Gravity™ di Peter Opsvik, presentandola in un nuovo contesto. Attraverso un linguaggio visivo fatto di nuovi materiali, colori e texture, l'interpretazione di Gravity™ da parte di Ill-Studio va oltre il semplice concetto di seduta, sfumando i confini tra ingegneria emozionale e fantasia ergonomica. Ill-Studio ha concepito Gravity™ come una scultura funzionale che influenza i suoi utenti in modi che vanno ben oltre il mero soddisfacimento di bisogni fisici. Attraverso le sue posizioni, da quella di lavoro a quella di totale assenza di gravità, Mind Gravity™ integra diversi sensi in un'unica esperienza percettiva.
Reflections on sitting: An essay by Thomas Subreville
I have always hated sitting.
Most chairs ask us to be still. They do not just support the body; they correct it. The classroom chair, the corporate throne, the museum bench, all carry the same silent command: sit properly, remain upright, stay in place. Instructional spaces are built on this premise: stillness is a prerequisite for learning and productivity. The chair often embodies this cultural ideal, somewhere between modernist fetish and institutional punishment. Design becomes an instrument of discipline, and stability becomes a condition for thinking. But for some of us, holding a single posture isn’t focus. It’s resistance.
Dimensions
Chair Dimensions:
W 73 cm x D 135 cm x H 122 cm
Seat Height:
44 cm
Box Dimensions:
Box 1: H 20,5 cm x L 84,5 cm x W 68,5 (12,7kg)
Box 2: H 6,6 cm x L 155 cm x W 63 (13,9kg)
Weight incl boxes:
26,6 kg
Materials
Gravity™ is made from top quality beech ply wood from European forests. The ply wood is treated through an iterative molding process where several veneer layers are combined and glued. Through the application of combined heat and pressure, the layers are given their characteristic shape, making our Gravity™ stand out from the crowd.
All wooden parts are flexible and strong, ensuring a sitting experience that is never static. For a beautiful finish, our plywood is covered with ash top veneer, manually sanded and coated with water-based, non-toxic lacquers.
This new edition of Mind Gravity™ 2.0 is upholstered in Vidar by Kvadrat and Ultra by Sørensen Leather. The seat, knee cushions, and headrest are covered in Vidar, a soft wool fabric with a rich, textured surface, while the back is upholstered in smooth black Ultra, a durable protected leather with a uniform finish.
Unique to this edition, and setting it apart from the original Gravity™, are the wooden runners without arm cushions. This creates a more streamlined expression, while bringing the warmth and texture of the wood veneer closer to the body and to your fingertips.
Product origin
Designed in Norway, made in Poland.
Wood - Estonia
Foam - Poland
Polypropylane - Norway
Screws - Poland/Norway
Suitable for
- Gravity™ has been tested for use by individuals up to 110 kg
- Gravity™ can be used as a lounge chair or as a kneeling chair by standard tabletops ranging from approximately 71 cm to 76 cm
Please note that these are general guidelines. Every body is unique. Differences in height, proportions, and sitting preferences mean that comfort can feel different from person to person. Our chairs are thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of bodies and preferences, with the aim of everyone finding their own comfortable way to sit.