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.