Red Soft Big Easy Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso Italy 1990s

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This iconic postmodern Lounge chair model Soft Big Easy has been sesigned by Ron Arad 1888 for Poltrona Moroso Italy. It features beautiful red fabric upholstery.
From big easy, steel chair designed by Ron Arad in 1988, the collection grew and shows that a volume, as simple form, can be translated, without compromising the design principles, through a reinterpretation of materials and production processes. The model obtained from a constructive gesture becomes industrial production; the visual softness and fullness of the volumes, comfort.
Big Easy explores the rotational molding and the use of polyethylene; Soft version in the cold-foaming and, with the polyester fiber cladding, the transformation of the tactile surface; in the elements of the collection, the morphology and the dynamic form.
This one is in very good original vintage condition with some minor wear, including a very tiny holle on one side, please have a look at the pictures, and it is signe Signed Moroso on the bottom.Creator: Ron Arad (Designer),Moroso (Manufacturer)Dimensions: Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 48.82 in (124 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Style: Post-Modern (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Fabric,Foam,SteelPlace of Origin: ItalyPeriod: 1990-1999Date of Manufacture: 1990sCondition: GoodWear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Vienna, ATReference Number: 1stDibs: LU1050635179612Shop All Ron Arad

Ron Arad

Ron Arad was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1951 and studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Art (197173) and the Architectural Association in London (197479). In 1989, he and Caroline Thorman founded Ron Arad Associates. Arad has exhibited at many major museums and galleries throughout the world and his work is considered definitive within public collections of contemporary design, including those at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y; Victoria Albert Museum, London and the Vitra Design Museum, among many others.

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Moroso

Known for a legacy of material innovation and quality craftsmanship, Moroso produces sophisticated upholstered furniture for the hospitality sector and the luxury residential market. Since 1952, the manufacturer has been merging research and its tradition of forward-thinking design to create iconic sofas, chairs, tables and other furnishings.

Moroso was founded in Udine, Italy, by husband-and-wife team Agostino and Diana Moroso. Now under the artistic direction of the founders daughter, Patrizia Moroso, the manufacturer is one of Italys last family-owned furniture companies. Since its mid-century inception, Moroso has collaborated with many distinguished designers.

Swiss-Argentinian product designer Alfredo Hberli fashioned the Taba collection, including a sofa, two armchairs and several ottomans. Spanish architect and furniture maker Patricia Urquiolas contribution to the Moroso family of products is vast, spanning a relationship that started in 1998. This includes the design of Patrizia Morosos private residence in northern Italy and a Lake Como hotel where the texture-rich, naturally hued guest suites also contain a selection of Urquiola furniture. Israeli designer Ron Arad is known for working with metal and for his thoughtful integration of technology in his furnishings. His Soft Heart rocking chair for the brand is built on a steel core. In 2009, Moroso partnered with fashion brand Diesel as well to create a furniture line featuring informal, distinctive and comfortable pieces.

Moroso is committed to environmental sustainability. In 1994 the company was awarded ISO 9001 production process certification by the International Organization for Standardization and ISO 14001 five years later.

Morosos furniture has been a part of exhibitions at museums worldwide, including MoMA in New York, Le Palais de Tokyo, Grand Palais in Paris, and the Victoria Albert Museum in London. They have also appeared in the Venice Biennale.

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