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Walter Knoll Osuu Chair

Designed by Foster + Partners Industrial Design · Walter Knoll

Dining rooms wanting an all-wood steam-bent chair designed by Foster + Partners.

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Summary

A light all-wood armchair by Foster + Partners, combining bentwood and plywood.

Best for

  • Dining and meeting rooms that want a light, all-wooden chair.
  • Busy spaces; Walter Knoll says it is tested to the ANSI/BIFMA standard.
  • Choosing a wood: ash, oak or nutwood.

Good to check first

  • Seat height is 45.5–46.5 cm and the arms are 71 cm high; check they clear your table.
  • The seat pad is optional and clips in without tools.
  • Nutwood is the rarest option; ask about availability.

The trade-off

A crafted, durable wooden chair, with few published specs and no public price.

Value check

Sold through Walter Knoll retailers; price on request.

Price
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What Walter Knoll highlights

  • Bentwood and plywood

    Steam-bent solid roundwood forms the front legs, arms and upper back support, joined with plywood. The outer arch curves around the body and becomes a front leg.

  • Reinforced for heavy use

    Hidden steel inserts reinforce the rear legs. Walter Knoll says the chair is tested to the ANSI/BIFMA standard for office, lounge and public seating.

  • Clip-in seat pad

    No screws or glue are used on the upholstery. The seat pad clips in between seat and frame without tools, so it is easy to change.

As described by Walter Knoll on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • 58 cm W × 54 cm D × 78 cm H.
  • Seat height 45.5–46.5 cm; seat depth 46 cm; arm height 71 cm.

Sources: Walter Knoll, Osuu product sheet ↗ (checked Oct 12, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
W 58 D 54 H 78 cm (W 22.8 D 21.3 H 30.7 in)
Seat height
45.5 / 46.5 cm (17.9/18.3 in)
Seat depth
46 cm (18.1 in)
Back height
78 cm (30.7 in)
Adjustments
Arms
71 cm (28.0 in)

About Walter Knoll

Founded
1865, in Stuttgart
Based in
Herrenberg, Germany
Ownership
The Benz family, since 1993

Wilhelm Knoll started the business in Stuttgart in 1865 as a leather shop. The Benz family took over the company in 1993.

Questions

What sizes or versions of the Walter Knoll Osuu Chair are there?

It comes in W 58 D 54 H 78 cm.

Where can I buy the Walter Knoll Osuu Chair?

You can buy it from the Walter Knoll official site. Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

Where to buy

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