Dumbo by Tomek Rygalik for Moroso
Product news: this stocky, robust-looking chair by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik is called Dumbo after Disney's cartoon baby elephant.
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The design by Tomek Rygalik for Italian brand Moroso is made of solid wood.
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Rounded steam-bent arms wrap around the backrest and seat to give additional structural support.
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"Dumbo is strong and resilient but not to be taken too seriously," says Rygalik. "It is an armchair with a friendly expression and strong personality."
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The piece was on show at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan last month, where Moroso also presented a chair like a pocket by Raw Edges and another chair like a hood by Patricia Urquiola.
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We've previously featured a series of furniture by Rygalik with bases that resemble bathtubs.
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