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September 21, 2006

ROCKY CHAIR by Guy Arzi

by Adele Chong

Guy Arzi, Rocky Chair, A Night at the movies - at home, reclaimed cinema seats, recycled cinema chairs

Feel like taking in a film at your favorite theatre but can’t find enough energy to move your caboose from the comfort of your cozy domestic den? Now you don’t have to. Guy Arzi’s bright and fun Rocky Chair, which is made from reclaimed cinema seats, sets the stage for the ultimate home viewing experience by directly channeling popcorn-infused good times at the local movie palace.

A recent graduate of Nottingham Trent University and now based in Derbyshire, Arzi revels in taking discarded items from yesteryear, changing their context and breathing life back into them. The results are smashing – vintage chic coupled with a modern aesthetic sensibility.

Currently making a big splash at the [Re] Design 06 exhibition in London, Arzi’s vibrantly refinished Rocky chairs are stealing the hearts of nostalgic cinema-goers as well as anyone else who just plain appreciates smart, quirky and environmentally sensitive design.

£1,499.99 from Nigel’s Ecostore

Guy Arzi, Rocky Chair, A Night at the movies - at home, reclaimed cinema seats, recycled cinema chairs

6 Responses to “ROCKY CHAIR by Guy Arzi”

daan Says:

September 22nd, 2006 at 4:44 am

I am loving it

Gary Paudler Says:

September 22nd, 2006 at 4:12 pm

They’re cute and nostalgic, but neither of those qualities connote good design. I can barely stand to sit (stand to sit?) in an old theater seat at the old theater.

ruth lipscomb Says:

September 23rd, 2006 at 3:09 am

i think this is a graeat idea! People such as I do not go to the movies that often
because of the uncomfortabilty of the seats. I have had operations on my back
and spine so its really hard to sit for 2 hours. the design is great. colorful also.

sincerely,
ruth lipscomb

Lou Says:

September 23rd, 2006 at 5:40 pm

Absolutley cool idea..

Nigel Says:

October 25th, 2006 at 4:55 pm

Just came across this while looking for Guy’s contact details (long story). We (www.nigelsecostore.com) actually sell the Rocky chair, if anyone’s interested in having a look, or seeing what else we do

best wishes
Nigel