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- Solid FSC-certified oak
- Replaceable seat pad
- Multiple upholstery options
18.7" W × 23.2" D × 31.3" H
Authorized Norr11 retailer · 5-year warranty
In stock | Insured delivery by {2-3 weeks}
—Authorized Norr11 retailer · 5-year warranty
Description & details
The NORR11 Hippo Dining Chair sets a hard-lined oak profile against a rounded, upholstered seat and back, and that contrast is the whole design: two sturdy legs run up and carry the backrest as an almost architectural element. The frame is solid FSC-certified oak in a water-based lacquer. Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl designed it for NORR11 in 2021, taking the rounded volumes from the barrel-shaped torso of the hippopotamus and the looser attitude from 1970s furniture.
The round back is what you notice in use. It invites a freer seating position, so you can rest your back against it or hook an arm over it rather than sitting square to the table, which is what makes the chair comfortable to linger in after a meal. The oak comes in four finishes and the upholstery in a wide range, and the seat pad is replaceable, so a worn or dated fabric does not end the chair.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Width18.7 in Depth23.2 in Height31.3 in Seat Height19.3 in | |
| Downloads | |
| Tear Sheet | Download |
Specifications
| Materials | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Solid oak, water-based clear lacquer |
| Seat | Laminated veneer |
| Details | |
| Designer | Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11 |
| Made In | Latvia |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Weight | |
| Product Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) |
Dealer verification
Authorized Norr11 dealerWarranty included
5 year warranty provided by Norr11.
Delivery & returns
Shipping
Calculating shipping…
Final rate confirmed at checkout.
Shipping
This item ships directly from NORR11 in Denmark, with all US import duties and tariffs included. Your order arrives fully cleared, with no additional charges due at delivery.
Pieces ship via insured freight to curbside. White glove delivery to your room of choice, with unpacking and packaging removal, is available at checkout for an additional charge.
Scheduling
Once your order ships, we contact you by phone and email to arrange delivery, confirming an appointment window in advance.
Arrival & Assurance
Every order is fully insured in transit. Inspect each piece with the delivery team and note any damage on the receipt before signing. If you find damage afterward, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will repair or replace the piece, handling the resolution directly.
Insured delivery
Every order is fully protected against damage, loss, or theft in transit — at our expense, not a service you buy or opt into.
If a piece arrives damaged, note it on the delivery receipt, photograph it, and contact us. If an order is lost or stolen, tell us and we'll replace it. We handle the replacement or refund — you never file a carrier claim or pay return freight. This applies to made-to-order pieces too.
Final Sale
This item is made to order and produced to your configuration, so it cannot be canceled, exchanged, or returned once the order is placed. To order with confidence, request a swatch or speak with our team about dimensions, materials, and finishes before you buy.
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The NORR11 Hippo Dining Chair sets a hard-lined oak profile against a rounded, upholstered seat and back, and that contrast is the whole design: two sturdy legs run up and carry the backrest as an almost architectural element. The frame is solid FSC-certified oak in a water-based lacquer. Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl designed it for NORR11 in 2021, taking the rounded volumes from the barrel-shaped torso of the hippopotamus and the looser attitude from 1970s furniture.
The round back is what you notice in use. It invites a freer seating position, so you can rest your back against it or hook an arm over it rather than sitting square to the table, which is what makes the chair comfortable to linger in after a meal. The oak comes in four finishes and the upholstery in a wide range, and the seat pad is replaceable, so a worn or dated fabric does not end the chair.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Width18.7 in Depth23.2 in Height31.3 in Seat Height19.3 in | |
| Downloads | |
| Tear Sheet | Download |
Specifications
| Materials | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Solid oak, water-based clear lacquer |
| Seat | Laminated veneer |
| Details | |
| Designer | Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11 |
| Made In | Latvia |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Weight | |
| Product Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) |
Dealer verification
Authorized Norr11 dealerWarranty included
5 year warranty provided by Norr11.
Shipping
Calculating shipping…
Final rate confirmed at checkout.
Shipping
This item ships directly from NORR11 in Denmark, with all US import duties and tariffs included. Your order arrives fully cleared, with no additional charges due at delivery.
Pieces ship via insured freight to curbside. White glove delivery to your room of choice, with unpacking and packaging removal, is available at checkout for an additional charge.
Scheduling
Once your order ships, we contact you by phone and email to arrange delivery, confirming an appointment window in advance.
Arrival & Assurance
Every order is fully insured in transit. Inspect each piece with the delivery team and note any damage on the receipt before signing. If you find damage afterward, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will repair or replace the piece, handling the resolution directly.
Final Sale
This item is made to order and produced to your configuration, so it cannot be canceled, exchanged, or returned once the order is placed. To order with confidence, request a swatch or speak with our team about dimensions, materials, and finishes before you buy.
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