'A simple, understated swivel armchair with a strong presence, yet without dominating the space.'- Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

Product details

The F500 series by Geoffrey D. Harcourt is an iconic collection of sculptural, swivel lounge chairs, each design expressing its own distinct character and exceptional level of comfort. To this day, Artifort continues to produce seventeen models within the series, preserving the timeless modernist elegance that defines the collection.

F518 and F522 Lounge Chairs
The highly comfortable F518 Lounge Chair and F522 Lounge Chair are known for their deep, enveloping seating experience on a swivel disc base. Each model features a distinctive upholstery construction, giving every chair its own character and refined tactile expression.

Comfort construction
Comfort is the foundation of the design. The F522 Lounge Chair is built around a moulded beechwood shell with layered foam construction, combining a firm base with a softer comfort top layer for a relaxed, enveloping seating experience. A distinctive loose, removable upholstered insert defines the design, offering exceptional comfort. Upholstered in high-quality fabric or leather, the generously padded insert enhances both tactility and seating depth, reinforcing the chair’s informal and welcoming expression.

Seat height
Standard 42 cm.

Upholstery
Offered in a broad selection of high-quality fabrics or leather

Finishes disc base
The swivel disc base comes as standard in a fine-texture powder-coated finish and is available in a wide range of Artifort colours. It can optionally be specified in high-gloss black or white, paying homage to the original design.

Matching footstool P518
Optionally available to complement and enhance the lounging experience.

Design year 1984Design by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

Available in a wide range of premium fabrics and leathers. Use the drop-down menu to view all available colours.


The swivel disc base comes as standard in a fine-texture powder-coated finish and is available in a wide range of colours.

It can optionally be specified in high-gloss black or white, as a tribute to the original design.

Use the drop-down menu to view all available colours.


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Designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

Geoffrey D. Harcourt (1935) trained at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1962, he designed his first series of small office fauteuils for Artifort. His designs introduced Artifort to the international market for contract design. In the beginning, Harcourt designed mostly seats for reception areas. His first design for Artifort, the 042 series in 1963, was an immediate international success. His philosophy is that the chair should focus on the person and not the other way around. “First the person, then the chair.” Harcourt has won many prizes and in 1978 was awarded the title of "Royal Designer for Industry".

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