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Bespoke: size, colour, finish
ICF gave the Pyla data sheet a title that reads like a promise: «Responsive Work Seating». The chair earns it by listening rather than being told — an adaptive lumbar element that tensions the back as you move it, a synchronised mechanism offered in a self-calibrating version, seat depth that adjusts from the seated position. A premium ergonomic chair, in the maker's own words, for professional and modern working environments alike.
The response comes in three dresses: Pyla Mesh with breathable 3D or two-tone elastic mesh, Pyla Fabric with its suspended ribbed cover in fabric or leather, and Pyla Soft, fully upholstered while keeping breathability and elasticity. Around the task versions, the family widens: the Cantilever for visitors and meetings, the Quattro on four castored legs, and a stool version at counter height — managerial desks, meeting rooms and reception points in one language. La Mercanti supplies the range worldwide with samples ahead of the order.
Collection: Pyla Mesh, Pyla Fabric, Pyla Soft, Pyla Cantilever, Pyla Quattro, stool version — by ICF, Vignate (Milan)
Load-bearing structure: rear structure in die-cast aluminium with maximum torsional resistance; it supports the back shell, anchors the armrests and transmits the tilt geometry to back and seat; two back heights; polished, chromed or painted finish
Backs: Mesh — technopolymer frame with load-bearing flexible mesh, 3D monochrome (100% polyester) or two-tone elastic (70% polyester elastomer, 30% polyester), fully breathable; Fabric — suspended fabric or leather cover with characteristic horizontal ribbing, distributing body weight; Soft — frame fully upholstered in fabric or leather, keeping breathability and elasticity; leather versions have a colour-matched faux-leather back
Seat: cold-foamed polyurethane cushion, 55 mm (2.2 in) thick, with structural polypropylene insert; foam certified class 1 IM; seat depth adjustable over 6 cm (2.4 in) from the seated position via a lever under the seat
Adaptive lumbar support: plastic element that automatically increases the tension of the back membrane; height-adjustable over a 6 cm (2.4 in) range
Armrests: 4D adjustable (height, depth, width, rotation) with soft integral polyurethane pads; vertical support in polished or chromed die-cast aluminium or polyamide; fixed aluminium armrests available; also available without armrests
Mechanisms: synchronised tilt with knob for individual counter-pressure setting, lockable upright and in four intermediate positions; or synchronised «auto-fit» tilt with automatic resistance calibration on the user's weight, plus an extra knob for personal fine-tuning and optional forward tilt; gas lift 12 cm (4.7 in), EN 16955:2017
Sizes (task versions): overall height 105–119 cm (41.3–46.9 in); width 65/71 cm (25.6/28.0 in); depth 45–51 cm (17.7–20.1 in); seat height 47–61 cm (18.5–24.0 in); stool version 57–73 cm (22.4–28.7 in) with footrest
Pyla Cantilever (PC.264/266): visitor, meeting and conference chair on round-section steel tube; plastic armrests with rounded edges; technopolymer back shell, partially upholstered, with an internal counter-frame of flexible slats and an anatomical central hollow that adapts to any user; height 92/104 cm (36.2/40.9 in), width 59 cm (23.2 in), seat 46 cm (18.1 in)
Pyla Quattro (PQ.274): thermoplastic shell in grey or black; four-leg base in chromed steel tube on castors with EN 12529:2001 safety brake; height 92 cm (36.2 in)
Bases (task): five-star base in die-cast aluminium, 47 polished, 55 chromed or painted, or in nylon 115 black or 095 grey; plastic shell in 115 black, 100 white or 095 grey; Ø 65 mm (2.56 in) castors with soft tread and brake to EN 12529:2001, or glides; stool version with footrest
Finishes: polished (47), chromed (55), powder-coated white (100), black (115), grey (095); plastic parts in grey, black or white
Upholstery: fabrics cat. B Atlantic (17), Mini (7), Tonal (15); cat. C Cura (15), Mini Melange (9), Sealife (10), Step (8), Step Melange (8), Sotega (5); cat. F Breeze Fusion (5), Grain (10); mesh cat. X Rhythm (9), Tale (15), elastic mesh (7); leather E (15)
Leather: category E full-grain cowhide, 1.2–1.4 mm (0.05–0.06 in) thick; flame-retardant leather on request
ICF fabrics: in the categories available for the model. Mini and Mini Melange in Trevira CS: UNI 9175 class 1 IM, DIN 4102 B1, IMO Part 8; Step and Step Melange in Trevira CS with IMO MSC 307(88) and MED certificate; Bravo, Cura, Sealife, Tale and Tonal in post-consumer recycled polyester with Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Sealife with Seaqual yarn; Atlantic in polyester with EU Ecolabel; Breeze Fusion 88% wool and 12% polyamide; Sotega 73% PVC on cotton; Martindale abrasion from 50,000–110,000 cycles
Care and maintenance: fabric with a vacuum cleaner and upholstery nozzle, stains with a dry cleaning agent, never rotating brushes or water; mesh with a soft brush or sponge and water with detergent; leather and hide kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources, cleaned two or three times a year with Leather Soft Cleaner and protected with Leather Protection Cream; aluminium with a soft cloth, water and neutral soap, never solvents or abrasives; plastic parts with soap and water
Weight and recyclability: approx. 17.5 kg (39 lb) on model PF.256 (technical sheet), 19–21 kg (42–46 lb) depending on model (price list); approx. 94% recyclable when the components are fully and correctly separated; materials: plastic 50%, aluminium 23%, metal 15%, polyurethane 5%
Certifications (per variant): Pyla Mesh EN 1335-1:2020 level B and ANSI-BIFMA X5.1; Pyla Cantilever and Pyla Quattro EN 16139:2013 level 1; fire class 1 IM on Pyla Mesh with Atlantic/Rhythm, Atlantic/Runner and Relax Flex coverings, on Pyla Soft with Sotega
Eco-design: no formaldehyde, no hexavalent chrome; every component can be dismantled for repair, reuse and recycling
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Five steps distribute the Pyla family across an office floor — workstations, meeting rooms, counters and visitors.
