6 GAS Contemporary Aluminum Side Chairs, Design Jesus Gasca for STUA

Set of Six GAS Contemporary Dining Chairs Designed by Jesús Gasca for STUA, Made in Spain

Dimensions: (2) Armchairs: 30.5 inches height x 22.5 inches width x 18.5 inches depth; (4) Side Chairs: 30.5 inches height x 18 inches width x 18.5 inches depth

This exceptional set of six GAS chairs represents designer Jesús Gasca's vision of creating seating "as light as gas"—a chair with fluid lines that appears to float while providing serious comfort through thoughtfully engineered curves. Manufactured by STUA, the Spanish contemporary furniture company Gasca founded in 1983 in San Sebastián, these chairs showcase the designer's background as an engineer married to his refined aesthetic sensibility. The design features injected and extruded aluminum frames finished in a soft sage-olive tone, creating a sophisticated, muted palette that works beautifully in contemporary or transitional interiors. What distinguishes these chairs is Gasca's meticulous attention to ergonomics—the seat and back are curved in three-dimensional surfaces specifically calculated to cradle the human body with genuine comfort. The frame's joints are designed to mate perfectly without welding, resulting in clean lines and structural integrity throughout.

The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, offering flexibility for dining table arrangements where host chairs at table ends receive arms while guests sit in streamlined side chairs. The sage-toned upholstery provides visual warmth while maintaining the design's essential lightness. The stackability of these chairs adds practical value for homes where space efficiency matters, and the aluminum construction ensures both durability and environmental friendliness through recyclability. STUA describes its design philosophy as "Scandinavian with a Mediterranean touch," and these GAS chairs embody that perfectly—the clean minimalism of Nordic design tempered by the warmer sensibility of Spanish aesthetics. The company's mission to "improve the habitat in which we live, by refining our designs, and using recyclable components and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes" is evident in every detail.

At $1,550 for a complete set of six chairs from a respected contemporary design house, this represents solid value for quality European manufacturing and thoughtful design. The GAS chair has been sold through high-end retailers like Design Within Reach and remains in current production, confirming its status as a modern classic. This set provides an accessible entry point into collectible contemporary design while delivering the practical benefits of lightweight, stackable, comfortable seating for everyday use.

Style: Contemporary European/Scandinavian-Mediterranean

Maker: STUA (Spain), designed by Jesús Gasca

Materials: Injected and extruded aluminum frame, polypropylene or fabric upholstery

Price Note: Priced at $1,550 for six chairs, this set offers excellent value for designer seating from STUA. Individual GAS chairs retail new for $300-600 each depending on finish and upholstery, making this complete dining set an opportunity to acquire respected contemporary design at a significant savings.

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Item Number: 1-969

Item ID: 291207

Category: Side Chairs