"Julian" Child Chair, 2004

THF803265 / "Julian" Child Chair, 2004
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Artifact Overview

Spanish artist and designer Javier Mariscal created this Julian chair for the renowned Italian design company Magic s.P.a, which exports products to over 80 countries and reflects the growing globalization of industrial design in the 21st century. This chair is included in Magis' "Me Too" collection, which showcases the work of numerous leading designers creating whimsical works for children.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Children's chair

Date Made

2004

Creator Notes

Designed in 2004 by Javier Mariscal. Made by Magis S.p.A. of Torre di Mosto, Italy.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.104.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection.

Material

Polyethylene

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 22 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 17 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: julian / DESIGN BY mariscal / me too / COLLECTION / MAGIS / made in Italy
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