For facility managers today, seating is no longer a simple design choice, it is a strategic decision shaping how people work, learn, gather and experience space.
Chairs must deliver exceptional ergonomics, durability, smart space saving storage and long-term value while complementing a wide range of architectural environments.
GENE, the latest innovation from Axona Aichi, has been engineered precisely for these demands, offering a seating solution that is both future-focused and deeply human-centred.
Made in Japan to exacting global standards and backed by a 10-year structural warranty, GENE unites performance, sustainability and refined aesthetics.
With GECA certification, AFRDI Level 6 compliance and fully-recyclable materials, the chair reflects Aichi’s belief that sustainability extends beyond materials. Rather it is about creating products that last, can be repaired and remain useful across evolving spaces and needs.
At the core of GENE’s design is comfort. A patented flexible seat core adapts intuitively to movement, supporting posture and wellbeing through presentations, meetings, training sessions and focused work.
The absence of a front crossbar also allows users to sit naturally with their feet positioned comfortably beneath the seat, enhancing relaxation during longer engagements. Two versions – Standard and Luxe – both include a waterfall front edge to reduce pressure on the legs and support circulation.
GENE’s exceptional versatility is one of its defining strengths. With multiple back options – wood veneer, plastic or upholstered – users can tailor the chair to suit aesthetic, acoustic and performance needs.
When upholstered, optional Aqua Clean fabric enables fast, chemical-free cleaning. Stains can be removed with water alone, reducing maintenance labour while preserving appearance throughout the life cycle. This makes GENE ideal for facilities with frequent turnover or high traffic.
For spaces requiring rapid reconfiguration, GENE offers outstanding logistical efficiency. Up to 40 chairs stack on a single trolley, and 200 chairs occupy an area less than three metres by one metre. This compact footprint helps organisations maximise valuable floor area and streamline operations in multipurpose rooms, lecture theatres, seminar spaces and event venues. An integrated back lip improves handling, enabling staff to move, lift and restack chairs with reduced strain.
GENE also adapts effortlessly to diverse functional requirements. A detachable writing tablet transforms the chair into a training or learning unit, while a dedicated trolley ensures tablets can be stored efficiently. An optional cupholder further supports hospitality and conference environments. Lightweight yet robust, GENE enables fast room turnaround and effortless adaptation to different room sizes and layouts.
In contemporary design, seating defines the atmosphere of a space. GENE demonstrates how conference and learning environments can achieve stackable elegance, serene proportions and enduring comfort. More than furniture, each chair becomes a tool for creating flexible, emotionally attuned interiors and spaces where people feel welcomed, focused and at ease.
Trusted by design professionals and facility managers worldwide, Axona Aichi’s GENE sets a new benchmark for contract seating: ergonomic, sustainable, versatile and designed to enhance every experience.
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