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Rift Armchair
Rift armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, 2009: foam over a steel frame on PVC feet
860 × 750 × 840 mm
2009
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Description
Overview
Patricia Urquiola drew the Rift armchair in 2009. Its sheet code is 001.
Construction
A steel frame inside carries the injected polyurethane foam, and the feet are PVC. Once upholstered, the covers stay on permanently.
Specifications
- Overall size: W 860 x D 840 x H 750 mm (001)
- Filling: injected polyurethane foam
- Frame: steel, internal
- Feet: PVC
- Covers: non-removable
- Year: 2009
Story
Foam around a steel core
Injected polyurethane foam surrounds a steel frame inside this armchair, and PVC feet carry it. The covers are meant to stay fitted for good.
Patricia Urquiola
Urquiola studied architecture in Madrid and Milan, assisted Achille Castiglioni as a lecturer and worked with Vico Magistretti. She opened her own studio in 2001 after a period as Head of Design for Lissoni Associati.
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