Ovo high chair by Culdesac
In Valencia, a city thriving with art, artists and visionaries, design is at its home. During Valencia’s Design Week 2011 numberless fantastic items ranging from the quirkiest gadgets, to the most ingenious pieces of interior design, were exhibited. With every year passing by, the limits and boundaries in visual arts transform significantly such that there’s always something new and ultra cool to grasp everybody’s attention.
Highlights of the design week include items especially designed for… babies. Contrary to modern popular belief, people still do want to get married and have kids! And, according to statistics, the crawling little sugar pies are nothing short of becoming one of the most sought after target publics. So, we have babies on one hand, and design on the other. Hence, when two design junkies decide to accept each other in sickness and in health, and go on about having a child, one of the following is bound to happen: a. will give the baby the name of a famous artist/ designer/ crazy genius; b. will acquire the all latest trendy items for decorating and baby-proofing the house; c. will be so sucked into their happiness and bliss that will forget about everything else and will be faced with a crisis situation on Day 0: on what is the baby soon going to sit whilst eating? Ah, luckily enough for these guys, at the Design Week, the design team from the ‘Culdesac’ studio showcased the ‘Ovo High Chair’ which they created for the Spanish baby furniture brand ‘Micuna’.
The high chair is, of course, an absolute must for all parents. The one developed by Alberto Martinez and Pepe Garcia, however, is a must just for design aficionados. Who else could appreciate the lusciousness of polypropylene combined with the finest wooden legs and smooth, shiny finishes?
The attachment system of the tray is not only original and convenient, but also aesthetically appealing. The chair is equipped with baby reins and footrest in order to ensure the best support and an increased level of comfort. All materials employed were carefully chosen, bearing in mind the needs of both the baby and parents (fabrics are washable etc.) As for the looks, the Ovo Chair slightly resembles an egg and it somehow manages to look cute instead of rigid and stiff like most high chairs; the rounded edges and soft cushion enhance its appeal as comfortable.
So as to conclude, the egg-looking chair was a success and the babies who tested it seemed pretty contempt and comfy! We look forward to seeing what else Culdesac has in the bag for us!
