SPUN, the most fun chair in furniture, turns 10

A decade ago, English architect and designer Thomas Heatherwick created an icon: a fun, rotating chair that blurs the lines between decoration and toy. SPUN was made for Magis Design and launched in 2010 at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile. . The word “SPUN” is the past tense of the verb “spin” in English, which means to rotate. Initially, Heatherwick and his team were committed to studying geometric shapes and rotation. From this research, the question arose: would it be possible to build an armchair? symmetrical that rotated, but was also comfortable? The answer came from deconstructing the traditional idea of a chair with a seat, backrest and occupant sitting with their legs at right angles, touching the floor.

Heatherwic says he enjoys seeing the hesitation of people who are trying to do the full turn for the first time. However, he says people soon discover that it can be a fun experience and a new perspective on the world: “with your back straight and your legs up, you can do it all.” up”. Today, SPUN is in the permanent collections of some of the world's most important museums, as well as countless homes and even offices. This week, it is at the JOYCE Gallery in the heart of the Jardin du Palais Royal in Paris. Made in 4 colors, by Using rotomolding, the chair can be used both indoors and outdoors.

At CASACOR exhibitions

SPUN is a hit at CASACOR exhibitions throughout Brazil! In both children's and adults' spaces, the piece generates interaction with the public. Take a look back at some of the spaces that used it in the gallery above.