Watsonette Chair
An Australian design classic, the Watsonette Chair adds a sophisticated and welcoming flair to waiting areas, meeting rooms, restaurants and hotel lobbies. More than just it's beauty, Watsonette's ergonomic design provides comfort in longer sitting periods: hugging the body with it's curved foam mould and sitting at a slightly higher, more supportive seating level.
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Overview
- Sophisticated and ergonomically designed single or two-seater lounge.
- 650-1320W x 780D x 780H mm, view all Specifications.
- Raised seat height of 430mm for superior comfort and ergonomics.
- Available in a wide ranges of fabric and leather finishes.
- Product of Australia.
- 5 year warranty.
6-8 weeks
Watsonette’s ergonomically moulded polyurethane foam provides contoured, firm support for the lumbar during long periods of sitting. With a seat height of 430mm, Watsonette is slightly higher than traditional guest seating, allowing for easy manoeuvrability into and out of the chair, particularly for older users. The high, hugging form of the back and sides provide further assistance in raising and lowering oneself to and from the chair.
ColourLab finishes
Focus
- Focus 108
- Focus 276
- Focus 330
- Focus 340
- Focus 487
- Focus 604
- Focus 101
- Focus 179
- Focus 200
- Focus 294
- Focus 300
- Focus 315
- Focus 328
- Focus 348
- Focus 365
- Focus 381
- Focus 384
- Focus 443
- Focus 444
- Focus 447
- Focus 468
- Focus 508
- Focus 540
- Focus 542
- Focus 612
- Focus 621
- Focus 821
- Focus 908
Meld
- Meld 002
- Meld 004
- Meld 011
- Meld 013
- Meld 020
- Meld 024
- Meld 025
- Meld 028
- Meld 029
- Meld 032
- Meld 039
- Meld 040
Merit
- Merit 008
- Merit 015
- Merit 019
- Merit 020
- Merit 021
- Merit 026
- Merit 028
- Merit 032
- Merit 033
- Merit 036
- Merit 037
- Merit 039
Mode
- Mode 005
- Mode 008
- Mode 010
- Mode 012
- Mode 018
- Mode 023
- Mode 026
- Mode 028
- Mode 030
- Mode 033
- Mode 039
- Mode 040
Revive 1
- Revive 1 154
- Revive 1 384
- Revive 1 424
- Revive 1 664
- Revive 1 774
- Revive 1 944
Recheck
- Recheck 115
- Recheck 125
- Recheck 455
- Recheck 565
- Recheck 775
- Recheck 965
- Recheck 985
Rime
- Rime 111
- Rime 551
- Rime 571
- Rime 591
- Rime 781
- Rime 791
Steelcut Trio 3
- Steelcut Trio 3 105
- Steelcut Trio 3 195
- Steelcut Trio 3 205
- Steelcut Trio 3 213
- Steelcut Trio 3 236
- Steelcut Trio 3 446
- Steelcut Trio 3 453
- Steelcut Trio 3 476
- Steelcut Trio 3 515
- Steelcut Trio 3 526
- Steelcut Trio 3 533
- Steelcut Trio 3 576
- Steelcut Trio 3 636
- Steelcut Trio 3 645
- Steelcut Trio 3 666
- Steelcut Trio 3 686
- Steelcut Trio 3 746
- Steelcut Trio 3 796
- Steelcut Trio 3 906
- Steelcut Trio 3 916
- Steelcut Trio 3 966
Edge
- Edge 101
- Edge 177
- Edge 260
- Edge 328
- Edge 361
- Edge 365
- Edge 444
- Edge 454
- Edge 541
- Edge 542
- Edge 545
- Edge 612
Silk (Healthcare)
- Silk Avo
- Silk Carbon
- Silk Dove
- Silk Grapefruit
- Silk Moonstone
- Silk Navy
- Silk Ocean
- Silk Petrol
- Silk Pine
- Silk Platinum
- Silk Red Earth
- Silk Tan
Rave (Healthcare)
- Rave Bass
- Rave Crowd
- Rave Culture
- Rave Electro
- Rave Laser
- Rave Move
- Rave Music
- Rave Scene
- Rave Strobe
- Rave Techno
- Rave Tune
- Rave Vibe
Trieste (Healthcare)
- Trieste 1502
- Trieste 3503
- Trieste 3508
- Trieste 5504
- Trieste 6501
- Trieste 6505
- Trieste 6508
- Trieste 7501
- Trieste 7504
- Trieste 8030
- Trieste 8501
- Trieste 8504
Atlas
- Atlas 111
- Atlas 161
- Atlas 431
- Atlas 471
- Atlas 501
- Atlas 661
- Atlas 681
- Atlas 781
- Atlas 861
- Atlas 881
- Atlas 911
- Atlas 971
Remix 3
- Remix 3 0152
- Remix 3 0223
- Remix 3 0233
- Remix 3 0242
- Remix 3 0252
- Remix 3 0566
- Remix 3 0612
- Remix 3 0662
- Remix 3 0816
- Remix 3 0866
- Remix 3 0906
- Remix 3 0962
- Remix 3 0982
Tonica 2
- Tonica 2 0111
- Tonica 2 0123
- Tonica 2 0443
- Tonica 2 0511
- Tonica 2 0523
- Tonica 2 0531
- Tonica 2 0612
- Tonica 2 0763
- Tonica 2 0773
- Tonica 2 0832
- Tonica 2 0923
- Tonica 2 0962
Matador
- Matador Bronco Two Tone
- Matador Dark Chocolate
- Matador Earth
- Matador Inky
- Matador Laal
- Matador Mint
- Matador Mist
- Matador Newport
- Matador Ochre
- Matador Scarlet
- Matador Steel
- Matador Wedgewood
Medici
- Medici Blush
- Medici Kakadu
- Medici Latte
- Medici Lichen
- Medici Liquid Amber
- Medici Pesto
- Medici Petra
- Medici Pinto
- Medici Pumice
- Medici Shiraz
- Medici Tea Tree
- Medici Truffles
Heirloom
- Heirloom Cedar
- Heirloom Copper
- Heirloom Graphite
- Heirloom Harvest Moon
- Heirloom Into The Woods
- Heirloom Lindt
- Heirloom Mother Earth
- Heirloom Riverstone
- Heirloom Royale
- Heirloom Urban Rhythm
- Heirloom Antique
Watsonette was developed in 2001 as a variation to the Watson chair – a product designed by Mark Watson that was released in 1995. Catered to waiting areas, meeting rooms, restaurants and hotel lobbies, the chair features a deep seat, ergonomically contoured curves and a hugging back and sides. This creates a comforting and supportive place to sit, especially for extended periods of time.
Watsonette features an internal timber structure, which supplies strength and stability, while moulded polyurethane foam padding adds the utmost comfort. This combination of materials results in a durable chair that is suitable for high-traffic environments, yet one that is also lightweight and easy to move, making it practical for waiting areas or meeting rooms where furniture is often shifted.
Stitched by expert craftsmen in Melbourne, the seams upon Watsonette’s upholstery are hidden and minute, presenting a smooth and seamless finish. Meanwhile, its discreet legs are available in timber or polished aluminium.
“The aesthetic for both Watson and Watsonette was inspired by ‘90s fashion – think about shoulder pads, and then look at the form of the chairs’ hugging backs,” says Peter Schiavello. Classic and sophisticated, Watsonette’s curved lines support working, public and hospitality spaces.
Today, the Schiavello Design Studio is made up of a number of talented product designers and engineers. The studio has been the driving force behind a number of Schiavello’s most successful designs, including Krossi in 2013, the first Australian made and designed sit/stand desk, and the pioneering Climate workplace system in 2010, still one of the most malleable products of its kind.