PVC plastic
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The Blow Inflatable Armchair, designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi, is the first mass-produced inflatable chair. This icon of 1960s Pop furniture embodies the revolutionary spirit of its time. It is a youthful, playful expression of the free, casual lifestyle and culture of ephemerality associated with this period. Executed in candy-colored plastic, it was far more affordable than other contemporary works of “high-style” Italian design.
Air pumped into the PVC (polyvinylchloride) skin gives it its form. Without the air, this chair would be like a large, deflated balloon. In its deflated state, the chair is soft and pliable. In a fully inflated state, it becomes more solid and can support weight.
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An object or environment designed to accommodate human activities such as sitting, sleeping, or eating. Examples include chairs, tables, and kitchens.
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