Sophiste Outdoor Chair. (Black) Sophiste Outdoor Chair. A superb, lightweight, honeycombed aluminum design, manufactured from a patented extrusion process, producing the world's most finest outdoor chair. Winner of the International Good Design award in 2004, the Sophiste features a broad 21 inch beam, an amazing 280lb load capacity, a peerless Cordura canopy with swivel-stitched, double-walled construction, & a sturdy snap mechanism for easy of folding. It also includes a handle carry-strap on the armrests, to aid hauling the cloud-like 5lb frame. Combining bright, contemporary colors with engineering from an era where things were built to last, the Sophiste Chair is a 21st Century classic.