Mico
Chair
2006 (manufactured)
2006 (manufactured)
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The 'Mico seat' challenges the traditional ideas of a seat with its abstract design, claiming that it can be 'anything your child's imagination wants it to be'. It was designed by the El Ultimo Grito, founded by the Spanish duo Roberto Feo and Rosario Hurtado in 1997. The idea is most central to their work and their name translates to 'the last shout', describing the latest fashion. The chair is manufactured by Magis, an Italian business which gives a novel twist to domestic design, building its identity on incorporating leading edge technology into mass production.
The object was acquired for the 2010 exhibition 'Sit Down: Seating for Kids', for the section, 'What is a seat?', as it is an object not obvious in its function. It is also an example of how modern design encourages creativity and play.
The object was acquired for the 2010 exhibition 'Sit Down: Seating for Kids', for the section, 'What is a seat?', as it is an object not obvious in its function. It is also an example of how modern design encourages creativity and play.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Mico (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Rotationally-moulded polyethylene |
| Brief description | A red 'Mico seat' designed in 2006 by El Ultimo Grito and produced by Magis in Italy |
| Physical description | Matt red polythene. The seat has a circular main body with four legs, two at the front and two at the back. This allows for the seat to moved in to many different positions. The main body is rubbed with smooth ends, offering a place to sit. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | Mico
2006
Mico challenges traditional ideas of a seat.
The abstract design makes the user question whether it is a seat. How it is used is left entirely up to the sitter. It is described as being 'anything your child's imagination wants it to be'.
Designed by the Spanish duo 'El Ultimo Grito' - their name translates as 'the last shout', describing the latest fashion. The designers aim to push boundaries by producing furniture that allows children more scope for creativity.
Kindly donated by Magis, Italy |
| Credit line | Given by Magis |
| Summary | The 'Mico seat' challenges the traditional ideas of a seat with its abstract design, claiming that it can be 'anything your child's imagination wants it to be'. It was designed by the El Ultimo Grito, founded by the Spanish duo Roberto Feo and Rosario Hurtado in 1997. The idea is most central to their work and their name translates to 'the last shout', describing the latest fashion. The chair is manufactured by Magis, an Italian business which gives a novel twist to domestic design, building its identity on incorporating leading edge technology into mass production. The object was acquired for the 2010 exhibition 'Sit Down: Seating for Kids', for the section, 'What is a seat?', as it is an object not obvious in its function. It is also an example of how modern design encourages creativity and play. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.252-2009 |
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| Record created | March 16, 2010 |
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