Rocky
Rocking Horse
2012 (released), 2021-2022 (manufactured)
2012 (released), 2021-2022 (manufactured)
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Marc Newson applied Pop styling to create a modern take on the traditional rocking horse. In silhouette, it resembles a medieval jousting horse wearing a caparison (decorative cloth covering). The choice of material, rotational-moulded polyethylene, is lightweight, durable and recyclable.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Rotational-moulded polyethylene, natural hemp rope |
| Brief description | Rocking horse, Rocky, designed by Marc Newson for Magis, 2012 |
| Physical description | Rocking horse made from rotational-moulded polyethylene, with natural hemp woven reins. The silhouette resembles a horse wearing a caparison. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Kindly given by Magis |
| Production | At the time of writing Rocky is available in three colours: black, brown and white. |
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| Summary | Marc Newson applied Pop styling to create a modern take on the traditional rocking horse. In silhouette, it resembles a medieval jousting horse wearing a caparison (decorative cloth covering). The choice of material, rotational-moulded polyethylene, is lightweight, durable and recyclable. |
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| Accession number | B.12-2023 |
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| Record created | January 18, 2023 |
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