Classic, the skid chair by VS

Classic the wooden sled chair sets a precedent

The Classic wooden skid chair from VS in a classroom environment

With over six million units sold, the wooden sled chair is one of the classics of school furniture. Even today, it still evokes memories of school days for many people.

To the concept

A classroom with modern wooden skid tables and chairs by VS, some of the chairs were placed on the tables with the piggyback function.

The Skid Chair in “Der Sendung mit der Maus”

Curious? This way!

Portrait of the architect and designer Karl Nothhelfer, who designed the skid chair and table as well as the VS administration building

Skid Design by Karl Nothhelfer

Putting the school day on four legs instead of two was the idea of the then managing director of VS, Falk Müller. The finished design was supplied by the architect and internationally renowned furniture designer Karl Nothhelfer. The patent was filed in 1950 and the first sled chair was produced in 1952. The design caught on – because the skid construction offered key advantages over the competition.

Certificates Classic

GS Zeichen

Globally recognised legally regulated seal of quality for ‘tested safety’. More ...

TÜV Rheinland Emissionsgepr./ Schadstoffgepr.

Certificate for products tested for harmful substances and low in harmful substances. More ...

Wood stain colours are used for seat shells and board edges. At VS, these products are usually made of beech plywood. After cutting and edging, the beech parts are coated several times with clear or coloured stain or paint. Only water-based wood stain colours are used.

H010 natural.

2 products for Classic, the skid chair by VS

Model: 03100

Classic

Wooden skid chair

Fixed seat height: 31 cm

Model: 03101

Classic

Wooden skid chair

In 4 fixed seat heights

#Knowledge Corner

VS crew in matching 125th anniversary shirts at the VS Open Day

125 years of VS – how will we learn and work in the future?

“Asking questions, seeking answers, finding solutions.” When Managing Director Philipp Müller dives into VS’s history, he shows a refreshing lack of nostalgia. Looking back sharpens his eye for future tasks for this family-run furniture specialist. Thinking ahead, that’s what it's all about, as it has been for the last 125 years.