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Imba Chaise Longue
Imba chaise longue by Federica Capitani for Moroso: handwoven polyethylene cord on a steel frame
910 × 970 × 1700 mm
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Description
Overview
The Imba chaise longue is credited to Federica Capitani and made by Moroso. Tubular steel forms the frame, and polyethylene cord is wrapped around it. Further cord, in four pattern colours, is woven onto the frame by hand.
Construction
The frame is tubular steel wrapped with polyethylene cord. Handwoven polyethylene cord in a range of colours is added to the frame, and PVC glides finish it.
Specifications
- Size: 91 x 170 x 97 cm (W x D x H)
- Frame: tubular steel
- Weave: handwoven polyethylene cord
- Pattern colours: 4
- Glides: PVC
Story
Handwoven cord on a steel frame
Imba is credited to Federica Capitani, an Italian designer who studied Industrial Design at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Genova. For the chaise longue, tubular steel is wrapped with polyethylene cord, and more polyethylene cord is handwoven onto that frame.
Pattern colours and glides
The weave is offered in four pattern colours, and PVC glides complete the frame. The chaise longue measures 91 x 170 x 97 cm (W x D x H).
