Designed for quick sits between meetings, its generous, easy-in, easy-out seat keeps busy teams moving forward. Shortcut makes it easy to personalize your space with simple, sophisticated style.
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Modern Simplicity
Shortcut X Base brings an elevated design aesthetic to any space, from conference rooms to casual lounge areas or training spaces. With a flexible back, abbreviated elbow rests that stay out of the way and a modern metal base, Shortcut X Base transforms spaces by bringing the warmth of home into the office.
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Sustainability
Designing for Sustainability
We create products that are good for people, and good for the world. Our products and operations are designed around a commitment to reduce climate change, reinforced by sustainable practices across our value chain.
Our Sustainable Design framework ensures our products are designed with consideration of life cycle thinking and cradle-to-cradle principles:
- Source materials responsibly
- Minimize global warming and other life cycle impacts
- Ensure material health
- Enable end-of-use strategies
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Design
Designed to be simple and elegant, Shortcut X Base’s clean, modern style shines in minimalist settings. Engineered for today’s office, its sleek wire base offers durability while remaining lightweight and easy to move. Shortcut X Base provides beautiful, comfortable side seating for waiting and for working.
Materiality
Materiality
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shell
Shortcut X Base is available in 11 shell colors to complement any space. Choose neutral tones for a bold monochromatic look or make a statement with colors that accent your brand.
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cushion
Add accents of color and a layer of comfort with Shortcut X Base’s optional cushion. With hundreds of fabrics to choose from, you’ll create a look that’s all your own.
![Side of Shortcut X Base chair](https://images.steelcase.com/image/upload/c_fill,q_auto,f_auto,h_287,w_382/v1499440043/www.steelcase.com/2017/07/07/Shortcut-Base-close-up.jpg)
base
Personalize Shortcut’s wire base by choosing a custom finish from Steelcase Standard Paints, Steelcase Accent Paints, Lux Coatings or PerfectMatch paint.