'Lockheed Lounge' production model by Marc Newson

Newson, Marc

1988-1990

Production model, section of 'Lockheed Lounge', fibreglass / aluminium / perspex / rubber, designed and made by Marc Newson, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988-1990

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A polished silver, riveted, futuristic-looking chaise lounge with a black seat and a dark curved leg rests on a white background. Production model, section of 'Lockheed Lounge', fibreglass / aluminium / perspex / rubber, designed and made by Marc Newson, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988-1990 A model in fibreglass, aluminium and perspex representing the lower section of the Lockheed Lounge. The fibreglass body features a flat side that leads into a curved and moulded form. The upper-middle section, curved end and leg are covered with plates of riveted aluminium, while the foot of the leg is coated in black rubber. The remainder of the curved surface is clad with unpolished aluminium marked with squares and rectangles in blue ink. The upper section featu