In the 1950s, the Iron Rite Health Chair wasn't designed to be beautiful. It was designed to be robust.
This chair embodied a simple principle: utility first.
Today, these pieces have become icons because they carry a timeless truth: what is well-designed transcends decades.

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Antifer: the essentials, nothing but the essentials

"Good design is the least amount of design possible," to quote Dieter Rams.
Our name, Antifer, comes from Jules Verne. It's a landmark, an anchor point. We don't compromise on quality. We don't produce just to fill a catalog. Each piece must justify its place through its design and function.

Materials

  • Solid beech

    Jura beech: noble woods, machined with precision.

  • Steel

    A raw, authentic material. Bent, welded, polished: the balance between finesse and robustness.

  • Aluminum

    Lightweight, recyclable. The alliance of industrial heritage and today's technologies.

The art of the carpenter

Since 1964, the Bastiat family has been manufacturing chairs in Hagetmau, in the heart of the Landes region.

Three generations have succeeded one another in this workshop, which combines traditional know-how and precision tools. Sologne oak, Jura beech: all the wood species used come from sustainably managed forests.

Here, wood is worked with meticulous precision. The cuts are robot-controlled for accuracy to a tenth of a millimeter. The finishing touches, however, remain manual: sanding, inspection, and assembly. This combination of technology and precise technique guarantees consistent quality, piece after piece.

The result: furniture that embodies the exacting standards of French craftsmanship, seating whose patina improves with time."

Navailles: The manufacturing expertise

Specializing in ergonomics and posture, this French manufacturer has built its reputation on office chairs and medical seating that combine comfort and durability. Their expertise in bending steel tubing, inherited from the world of cycling, is evident in every structure they produce.

For Antifer, Navailles brings this industrial rigor: high-precision bending machines, controlled welds, and impeccable finishes. Their Origine France Garantie label testifies to their commitment: 80 skilled employees, local production, and zero compromise on quality.