rocky the rocking horse by marc newson for magis

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rocky the rocking horse by marc newson for magis
rocky the rocking horse by marc newson for magis
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'rocky' by marc newson for magis


australian-born designer marc newson has made a rocking horse for magis. 'rocky' is a modern take on a traditional object,
a pop version taking its character loosely from medieval jousting horses. a historic childhood icon, the rocking horse is in
newson's interpretation dressed up as a cowboy.

the parallelogram motion mimics the movement of the traditional toy. rocky is made in recycled polyethylene through
rotational moulding - a production process, ideal for hollow items.



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view from the front



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the simplicity of the form and material is accentuated through the gold rein



rocking horses on show at salone del mobile 2012
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