Car brands often work in other sectors on occasion to show how far they can go in terms of creativity. Nowadays it is quite common to see motor-inspired furniture, especially in racing bucket seats, which form the ideal place to sit. But if we talk about office chairs the truth is that there is nothing like what we show you today. It is a creation of Volkswagen Norway that it does not seem that it will reach production due to its characteristics.
It is a kind of prototype of a futuristic chair that is very inspired by the commercial vehicle range Of the brand. They relate these models made for work with a key element for the office, which is this chair full of details. It looks like a car seat, so much so that it incorporates a seat belt and haveillumination. They claim that its lights are based on those of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo and that they can light up a room or blink when you enter a meeting room.
Because the most interesting thing about this Volkswagen Norway office chair is that it is completely functional. It moves thanks to a small electric motor and is controlled through a joystick. They claim to have a maximum speed of 20 km/h and a range of 12 kilometers, more than enough to move between rooms in a conventional office. As if that were not enough, the “driver” will not have to worry about colliding with anything, since he has walking cameras back and sensors 360° as if it were a real vehicle.
The information is displayed in a screen installed in the armrest of the chair. Through it you can also select the music you want to listen to, since it has connectivity with mobile devices and also integrated speakers. This model also has a rear hollow slide to carry the laptop or the documents that are needed, as well as details such as the tires on its wheels. In short, an exhibition model to show what a design department can do when it takes its feet out of the pot and is inspired by the brand’s commercial vehicles.