Spun Rocking Chair - Purple, Polyethylene

The Spun Rocking Chair combines sculptural form with functional seating through its rotationally symmetrical design by Thomas Heatherwick. Crafted from polyethylene, its single continuous profile allows it to function both as an upright vessel and, when tilted, as a swivelling seat that rocks in a circular motion. The dark purple finish is inherent to the moulded polyethylene construction, ensuring consistent colour throughout the material.

A complex question, with a seemingly simple answer. Posed with the challenge of creating a functional chair using rotational symmetry, Thomas Heatherwick created 'Spun', a playful seat that maintains a single profile when rotated through 360 degrees. Crafted from dark purple polyethylene, the chair explores both the limits of furniture and the playfulness of design. Sat upright Spun is a sculptural vessel, but when tilted to the side it transforms into a swivelling chair that will rock those sitting in it in a circular motion.