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Mafalda Chair
Mafalda chair by Patricia Urquiola, 2013, in injected foam over a steel frame on an oak base
650 × 750 × 570 mm
2013
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Description
Overview
Mafalda is a chair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2013, part of the Chairs section of Moroso.
Construction
Polyurethane foam, injected, surrounds an internal steel frame, with an oak base underneath. Two cover versions exist, both in fabric or leather: over polyurethane foam with horizontal stitching, or with no stitching at all. The covers are not removable.
Specifications
- Size: W 650 x D 570 x H 750 mm
- Cover: fabric or leather, stitched horizontally or plain, not removable
- Body: injected polyurethane foam, internal steel frame
- Base: oak
- Design: Patricia Urquiola, 2013
Story
Foam, steel and oak
The Mafalda chair is made of injected polyurethane foam around a steel frame inside, standing on an oak base. Urquiola designed it in 2013. Three oak finishes are shown: natural, natural oil and black.
Covers
Fabric or leather covers come in two versions. One has horizontal stitching over polyurethane foam, and the other has no stitching. Neither version can be taken off the chair.
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