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The Big Easy
The Big Easy armchair by Ron Arad for Moroso, 1991, rotationally molded polyethylene
1330 × 940 × 880 mm
1991
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Description
Overview
The Big Easy is a 1991 armchair, designed by Ron Arad and made by Moroso. It measures 133 x 88 x 94 cm overall and weighs 25 kg.
Construction
The armchair is rotationally molded from polyethylene that is 100% recyclable, with integral colours that resist fading and a waterproof surface, for outdoor use. A lacquered version (code 161) is not recommended for outdoor use.
Specifications
- Size: 133 x 88 x 94 cm (TZ0001)
- Weight: 25 kg
- Material: rotationally molded polyethylene
- Year: 1991
Story
Rotationally molded polyethylene
The Big Easy is made by rotational molding of polyethylene with integral colours. The material is fade-resistant, waterproof and 100% recyclable, for outdoor use.
A 1991 armchair from Ron Arad
Ron Arad designed the armchair in 1991 for Moroso. It carries the code TZ0001 and weighs 25 kg. The lacquered version, code 161, is not recommended for outdoor use.
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