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Amola

Executive Guest Chair

Upholstery & ColourFabric - Black
Base FinishAluminum Black Powder Coated
  • iF Design Award
  • Good Design Award
  • German Design Award
POA Price on application
  • Guest chair by ITO Design
  • Top-grain Nappa cowhide
  • 5-layer honeycomb backrest
  • BOCK synchronous mechanism
  • Wrap-around alloy armrests
  • BIFMA + Greenguard certified
  • 8-year warranty
Crib 5BS 5852
BIFMALevel
5-yearWarranty
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The Amola Family

Info Overview

About the Amola.

Amola B, the guest chair for the executive office

Amola B is our guest chair for the executive suite — designed by ITO Design as the counterpoint to the private-office task chair. Where a full-back chair anchors the desk, Amola B receives the visitor: metal wrap-around armrests that trace the graceful orbit of planetary rings, a slim leather-upholstered shell that stays elegant when unoccupied. Sculpted precision, refined double-stitch detailing, modern luxury.

5-layer honeycomb backrest

Under the hand-stitched Nappa cowhide sits a five-layer backrest: top-grain leather front, high-resilience moulded foam, an ergonomic honeycomb frame for lateral flex, a reinforced rear frame for structural strength, and top-grain leather rear. The result is a slim silhouette that reads visually light while carrying full lumbar support — the kind of chair a visitor sits in for an hour and doesn’t remember, in the best way.

Top-grain Nappa cowhide

Amola B uses imported top-grain Nappa cowhide — the outermost layer of the hide, with only light surface treatment, preserving the natural pore structure. Compared to bonded or split leathers, Nappa retains richer visual depth, softer tactile response and superior durability, ageing with a patina rather than cracking or peeling. Double-stitch seams tracing the shell’s curves are executed by hand for consistency across the run.

Concealed BOCK mechanism

A BOCK synchronous mechanism — the same class of engineering used in luxury-car suspension systems — sits concealed beneath the seat, wrapped in leather for a seamless underside. Two tilt-lock positions provide a controlled 114° maximum recline; a 65 mm seat-height adjustment fits standard desk heights across a range of user statures. Wire-control buttons are embedded flush in the seat, ensuring smooth operation without disrupting the shell’s silhouette.

Certified and recognised

Amola B is certified to BIFMA (US commercial furniture durability) and Greenguard (low chemical emissions for healthier indoor air), and its design has been recognised with the iF Design Award, Good Design Award, and German Design Award — three of the international design world’s most rigorous honours. Aluminium alloy one-piece die-cast base, PU-coated quiet casters, integrated alloy armrest proven through 300,000-cycle durability testing. Backed by an 8-year warranty covering armrest, gas lift, mechanism, base and casters.

Finish options

Available in top-grain Nappa cowhide colourways and a range of woven fabrics, each on a black powder-coated or polished aluminium base.

Spec Full specification

Everything for the guest chair.

Dimensions

Dims
H 935–995 mm · Seat 530 × 450 mm · Backrest 435 × 490 mm · Base Ø 680 mm

Materials & finish

Material
Top-grain Nappa cowhide leather or woven fabric, integrated alloy wrap-around armrests, PU-coated quiet casters
Frame Construction
5-layer backrest: Nappa leather / high-resilience moulded foam / honeycomb front frame / reinforced rear frame / Nappa leather. 340 mm aluminium alloy one-piece die-cast base

Ergonomics & function

Adjustability
Seat height 445–505 mm (up to 65 mm travel), 2-position tilt lock, 114° maximum recline
Mechanism
BOCK synchronous mechanism (concealed beneath seat, leather-wrapped), KGS Class-4 BIFMA pneumatic cylinder, wire-control buttons embedded flush in seat

Assembly & delivery

Assembly Requirements
Assembly required. 8-year warranty on armrest, gas lift, mechanism, base and casters
Features Highlights

What makes it special.

5-layer honeycomb backrest

5-layer honeycomb backrest

Under the Nappa leather sits a five-layer backrest — top-grain hide, high-resilience moulded foam, an ergonomic honeycomb front frame, a reinforced rear frame, and top-grain hide again. A slim silhouette that reads visually light while carrying full lumbar support.

BOCK synchronous mechanism, concealed

BOCK synchronous mechanism, concealed

A BOCK synchronous mechanism inspired by luxury-car suspension sits concealed beneath the seat, wrapped in leather. Two tilt-lock positions, a 114° maximum recline, and wire-control buttons flush in the seat — smooth operation without disrupting the shell’s silhouette.

Recognised across markets

Recognised across markets

BIFMA and Greenguard certified. iF Design, Good Design, and German Design Awards. Aluminium alloy one-piece die-cast base, PU-coated quiet casters, integrated alloy armrest proven through 300,000-cycle durability testing. Backed by 8 years.

Showroom
Clerkenwell · London showroom

See it in the Clerkenwell showroom.

Experience acoustic excellence in person. Book a visit to see, hear and step inside the range — or take a guided remote tour with our team.

FAQ Amola

Questions about this product.

All FAQs
Is Amola B suitable as a desk chair or only as a guest chair?

Amola B is designed primarily as a guest/visitor chair for executive offices — slimmer profile, more visual restraint, less adjustment range than a full task chair. It does have seat-height adjustment (up to 65 mm) and 2-position tilt lock, so it can serve as an occasional desk chair for shorter sessions. For daily 8-hour desk use we would recommend Amola A (high-back executive) or Lunhem (ergonomic mesh task).

What is Nappa leather and why does it matter?

Nappa is the top-grain layer of cowhide with only light surface finishing, preserving the natural pore structure of the hide. Compared to bonded or split leathers it retains richer visual depth, softer touch, and superior durability — it ages with a patina rather than cracking or peeling. All Amola B leather variants use imported top-grain Nappa.

What does the 5-layer backrest structure do?

The five layers — Nappa leather, high-resilience moulded foam, ergonomic honeycomb front frame, reinforced rear frame, Nappa leather again — work together: the honeycomb front gives lateral flex for lumbar support, the reinforced rear locks in structural strength. The result is a slim visual profile carrying real ergonomic support underneath, without the bulk of a padded office chair.

What certifications and awards does Amola B carry?

Amola B is certified to BIFMA (US commercial furniture durability) and Greenguard (low chemical emissions for healthier indoor air). Its design has been recognised with iF Design Award, Good Design Award and German Design Award. The pneumatic cylinder is KGS Class-4 BIFMA, and the integrated aluminium armrest has passed 300,000-cycle durability testing.

What is covered by the 8-year warranty?

Manufacturing defects on the armrest, gas lift, mechanism, base and casters are covered for 8 years from purchase, when used, stored and assembled correctly. Normal wear on leather or fabric upholstery, or damage from sharp objects, improper storage or misuse is not covered. Full T&Cs apply.