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Architonic ID: 1203673
SKU: SH1.D1
Year of Launch: 2012
Concept
An innovative new category of seats that offers an inte- grated storage compartment and optional 360 degree rotating writing pads which turn it into an office. A chair that can be used at the workplace, at home, or any- where work needs to be done.
sharko is an all-purpose chair that can be used wherever groups are working together: seminars, workshops, conferences and meetings. A mobile, com- fortable and creative concept
of a chair as a miniature work- place, complete with a work surface and storage space.
The sharko shell is made of foamed PU (Polyurethane). The inner structure is specially designed so that the back- rest supports the user’s weight com- fortably, and the semi-rigid PU surface gives the impression of warmth and is pleasant to touch.
A convenient and easily accessible storage area is integrated below the seat.
A rotating writing pad is mounted on a revolving arm. The writing pad’s size makes it also ideal for work on laptops and tablets.
The writing pad rotates 360 degrees around the chair, and therefore is optimal for use by right- and left-handed persons. The special twin axle mechanism enables the user not only to swivel the writing pad, but also to draw it closer to his/her body. When not needed it can be con- veniently stowed away behind the chair.
sharko is available in three colours and two types of bases (with either castors or glides). The base comes in the versions polished alluminium, black or white and the writing pad is available as an additional option.
H: 90cm
W: 61cm
Seat-H: 48cm
Pad-H: 71cm
Chair+pad-W: 86,5cm
Aluminium, Base metal, Metal

Germany
Martin Ballendat has enjoyed international success as a designer for decades. Born in Bochum, Germany, in 1958, he completed his studies in design at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen. With his studio, Design Ballendat, he works for numerous prestigious brands. After three years of employment with office furniture manufacturer Sedus, he took over as head of design and product development at Wiesner Hager in Austria. He opened his own studio in Upper Austria in 1995, which was soon to be followed by a second one in Germany. Martin Ballendat has been awarded over 100 design prizes and awards. He has been working as a lecturer and guest professor at design schools for more than 15 years.