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Designed by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen
Spanish designer Jaime Hayon immersed himself as a teenager in both skateboard culture and graffiti art, which lie at the core of the bold and whimsical forms he creates today. In 1997, after studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris, he joined …
Spanish designer Jaime Hayon immersed himself as a teenager in both skateboard culture and graffiti art, which lie at the core of the bold and whimsical forms he creates today. In 1997, after studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris, he joined …
Spanish designer Jaime Hayon immersed himself as a teenager in both skateboard culture and graffiti art, which lie at the core of the bold and whimsical forms he creates today. In 1997, after studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris, he joined Fabrica, a research center in Treviso, Italy, where he soon became the head of design. Hayon struck out on his own in 2003, first devising collections of ceramics and furniture, then delving into interior design. His work is featured in several museums and has received accolades from the likes of Time and Wallpaper magazines. Hayon designed his Ro Lounge Chair (2013) to offer relief from frenetic everyday life. “My goal was to create a slim and elegant chair that encourages reflection and comfort,” he explains. Appropriately named – ro is Danish for “tranquility” – it beckons you to relax, offering chair-and-a-half proportions beautifully suited to changing positions, reading a newspaper or having your dog sit next to you as you unwind. Upholstered with a tufted back and flared outer shell, it’s marked by subtle textural contrast and flowing organic lines. This is the authentic Ro Lounge Chair by Republic of Fritz Hansen. Made in Poland.
SPAIN (1974)
Jaime Hayon has distinguished himself among a new generation of artist-designers with a style that’s playful, unexpected and a little flamboyant. His work spans fine art, interiors and functional design that is never merely functional. And in true next-generation fashion, Hayon is his own design creation, regularly including himself in photos of his work.
Originally from Madrid, Hayon studied industrial design ...
Fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam shell; foam cushions; solid oak legs.
Black: Shell, Kvadrat Divina Melange fabric (100% new wool). Cushions, Romo Milani fabric (70% viscose, 30% linen).
Bordeaux: Shell, Kvadrat Balder fabric (68% new wool, 26% cotton, 6% nylon). Cushions, Kvadrat Sunniva fabric (58% new wool, 25% viscose, 8% linen, 5% nylon, 4% polyester).
Dark Blue: Shell, Gabriel Fame fabric (95% New Zealand wool, 5% polyamide). Cushions, Kvadrat/Maharam Canvas fabric (90% new wool worsted, 10% nylon).
Light Blue: Shell, Gabriel Mood fabric (92% New Zealand wool, 8% polyamide). Cushions, Kvadrat/Maharam Canvas fabric (90% new wool worsted, 10% nylon).
Light Grey: Shell, Kvadrat/Maharam Hallingdal fabric (70% new wool, 30% viscose). Cushions, Kvadrat/Maharam Canvas fabric (90% new wool worsted, 10% nylon).
Light Pink: Shell, Kvadrat/Maharam Steelcut fabric (90% wool, 10% nylon). Cushions, Kvadrat/Maharam Canvas fabric (90% new wool worsted, 10% nylon).