Vitsoe 620 Chair  

Hi, I have a two-seat 620 system, and I must say that it is a great looking piece of furniture, but it is really uncomfortable. The problem is that the back is really low, and there is no way to relax the head on something.

Probably the other version of the 620 with the headrest is more comfortable, but not as good looking.

If you plan to use it as main armchair, I would not recommend it. Unless you are 1.40 cm tall and you head can lay on the back pillow 🙂

I think you really need to sit in a chair to know if you find it comfortable or not. I have compared opinions with people whom I trust about tons of chairs and sofas over the years---in person, all parties trying out the same thing---and it's kind of amazing how little we agree on! I think it comes down to a bunch of factors: individual height, weight, posture, body proportions (long torso, short legs vs. short torso, long legs), not to mention how you want to use the chair (slouching or sitting upright).

I have a chair that I think is stunning to look at but I don't find it comfortable at all for the way I sit. I was very reluctantly thinking I should sell it until I realized that it's in a part of the room where I never sit. The people in my life who are all regular guests think it's very comfortable---so I'm keeping it! Doesn't usually work out that way, though.

Ernest, are you related to Dieter?

Edssal17, you do need to sit on it to make that final decision. Comfort varies from one person to another and how you are going to use the chair for. Here at work/office, the chair(s) works great for receiving/entertaining guest but not for lounging/relaxing or other very specific uses you may have.

For the record, I am not related to Dieter, otherwise I would have got my 602 for free, I guess. 🙂

I must admit that if you put the armchair against a wall and you have a pillow behind your head, it might work. I had the same problem once with a Zanotta Zurigo, which was meant to be a great chair for a waiting room.

Cheers

I know I will ultimately have to sit in it before I purchase it, I am just trying to decide if it is worth the trip to NYC. Comparing it to a waiting room chair does not bode well, but I would get the high back version for the very reason you mentioned. The low profile version lacks head support.

For Edsal17. Are you buying a used one or a new one? If you're looking for a good deal for a used one, I am actually looking to sell my two-seat, that can be converted into a single armchair if needed. Sorry to use this section to advertise, I did not find the function "send a private message".

Cheers

minimoma, I respectfully disagree about whether you need to sit in a chair or not to decide if you want it, assuming it meets all other criteria. Firmness of both seat and back matters a lot, as does the differential between the two in firmness. The height of the arms can matter too, and that measurement depends somewhat on your weight and the firmness of the seat (as in, how much the seat sinks down when you sit). Plus probably a few other things I can't think of off the top of my head.

Edsal, if you need more reasons to visit NYC, I'm sure we can come up with more than a few!

Ernest,

I will keep your offer in mind, but with shipping to the US and ordering the taller back components, it may be too cost prohibitive. I definitely need to sit in it before I commit too. I appreciate everyones help!