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Folly
Ron Arad's 2013 outdoor bench for Magis, made in polyethylene.
3600 mm
2013
Approx. $5,400 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Folly is a bench designed by Ron Arad in 2013 and made by Magis in polyethylene. It is suitable for outdoor use, and a kit for fixing it to the floor is available.
Construction
The bench is offered in one matt colour. The floor-fixing kit is two galvanized steel plates; screws and fittings are not supplied because they depend on the floor being drilled. An adjustable foot is available as an option.
Specifications
- Art. nr.: SD18 (bench), SD17 (floor-fixing kit)
- Size: W 360 cm
- Material: polyethylene, matt colour
- Use: suitable for outdoor use
Story
Ron Arad's 2013 bench
Folly is a bench in polyethylene for outdoor use, designed by Ron Arad in 2013 for Magis. Arad's remark on the subject: some people say that creating a piece of furniture is like creating a piece of jewelry.
Fixing and feet
A floor-fixing kit made of two galvanized steel plates is available, and an adjustable foot can be added to the bench.
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