Tao Side Chair
The TAO chair embodies the essence of minimalism with a clear nod to iconic mid-century design. Its name reflects the thoughtful simplicity at the heart of the project. At its core is the T-shaped support of the backrest—a structural and visual anchor that defines the chair’s character. Inspired by the enduring elegance of 1950s and 1960s furniture, TAO reinterprets familiar silhouettes seen in vintage school chairs, Nordic bistro seating, and Eames classics through a contemporary lens. Built around a pair of molded wooden shells and a sleek metal frame, TAO distills the traditional into a design that feels both modern and nostalgic. The emphasis lies in formal clarity and structural innovation, resulting in a lightweight frame that supports the seat and back as if suspended—achieving visual lightness without visible screws or rivets. Distinctive die-cast aluminum elements at each end seamlessly secure the backrest while acting as signature details, giving TAO its clean, refined appearance. Balancing strength with elegance, TAO is a modern minimalist chair with a friendly presence and a quietly sophisticated soul—perfect for contemporary interiors and refined public spaces.
Product configuration
Specifications
Technical info
Shell in beech plywood with variable section, finish in oakwood, dark oakwood, or walnut. 4-legs frame in varnished tubular steel. Backrest frame in steel tube with lateral aluminium elements. Upholstered seat and backrest pad option available.
Multilayer beech plywood shellSteel tube frameDye-cast aluminium ends
Dimensions
Armchair CL 100L/R 25.6″w | 26″d | 27.5″h | 16.5″shChaise Lounge CL 200L/R 25.6″w | 47.2″d | 27.5″h | 16.5″sh2 Seater Sofa 57.5″w | 24.8″d | 27.5″h | 16.5″sh
Yardage
Armchair CL 100L/R 25.6″w | 26″d | 27.5″h | 16.5″shChaise Lounge CL 200L/R 25.6″w | 47.2″d | 27.5″h | 16.5″sh2 Seater Sofa 57.5″w | 24.8″d | 27.5″h | 16.5″sh
Materials & finishes
Metal Colors
Fabric
Wood
The standard finishings for the steel elements are the RAL shown. Customized RAL color finishings are available upon request.
RAL 1002
Sand yellow
RAL 9010
Pure white
RAL 9005
Jet black
RAL 8014
Sepia brown
RAL 8012
Red brown
RAL 8001
Ochre brown
RAL 7044
Silk grey
RAL 7033
Cement grey
RAL 7000
Squirrel grey
RAL 6028
Pine green
Pale green RAL 6021
RAL 6013
Reed green
RAL 6000
Patina green
RAL 5008
Grey blue
RAL 3016
Coral red
RAL 2001
Red orange
Indoor and outdoor fabric catalog.
We gladly accept COM/COL orders. For yardage information, please reach out to our office directly or refer to the product technical sheets. We're here to assist you with any questions or custom requirements you may have.
Product resources
Design by Orlandini Design — Industrial Design
Manufactured by True Design — True Design
RAL 1002
Sand yellow — Ral 1002 Sand Yellow
RAL 9010
Pure white — Ral 9010 Pure White
RAL 9005
Jet black — Ral 9005 Jet Black
RAL 8014
Sepia brown — Ral 8014 Sepia Brown
RAL 8012
Red brown — Ral 8012 Red Brown
RAL 8001
Ochre brown — Ral 8001 Ochre Brown
RAL 7044
Silk grey — Ral 7044 Silk Grey
RAL 7033
Cement grey — Ral 7033 Cement Grey
RAL 7000
Squirrel grey — Ral 7000 Squirrel Grey
RAL 6028
Pine green — Ral 6028 Pine Green
Pale green RAL 6021 — Ral 6021 Pale Green
RAL 6013
Reed green — Ral 6013 Reed Green
RAL 6000
Patina green — Ral 6000 Patina Green
RAL 5008
Grey blue — Ral 5008 Grey Blue
RAL 3016
Coral red — Ral 3016 Coral Red
RAL 2001
Red orange — Ral 2001 Red Orange
TA 1004 — Tao
TA 1004 UPS — Tao Side Cair Upholstered
TA 7004 — Tao Lounge Chair
TA 7004 UPS — Tao Lounge Upholstered
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↓ Product data sheet — View
↓ Product images — TRUE Taochairs Pictures
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