konstantin grcic molds sam son chair with a hint of cartoon character for magis

named the sam son chair, this playful creation is done by renowned german designer konstantin grcic — for the italian furniture brand magis. characterized by its cylindrical nature, the chair is comprised of an exaggerated sized arm and backrest which ensures comfort and support for the user.

the design of the sam son chair is lightweight, waterproof, and suitable for indoor or outdoor environments
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the magis armchair features a softly suspended seat shell between an enlarged horseshoe-shaped element. fabricated from two rotational moldings, konstantin grcic uses a method of combining a rigid plastic for its base and an elastic polymer for the upper half.

the tube-shaped backrest gives comfort and support to the person using that chair
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evoking ‘a hint of cartoon character’, the design of the sam so chair is supported by four cylindrical stilt legs and is produced in four different colors, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings.

sam son chair detail of the armrest — its cylindrical shape offers it a cartoon-ish quality
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the armchair features a softly suspended seat shell between an enlarged horseshoe-shaped element
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sam son chair available in four colors
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the design of sam son chair is supported by four cylindrical stilt legs — evoking ‘ a hint of cartoon character’
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