Moon's Wings: A Rocking Chair that Soothes and Inspires

Stefania Vola's Award-Winning Design Marries Comfort and Artistic Expression

The Moon's Wings rocking chair stands out due to its unique properties. It is designed to express a reassuring feeling of security combined with a joyous lightness. The aim was to create a structure that was airy, dreamy, comfortable, and fun, inviting users to enjoy a relaxing state of grace. The chair can be produced in a limited edition with customizations, but it also fits well with serial production. This patented design is suitable for special spaces such as spas, swimming pools, cocktail bars, and private homes, both indoors and outdoors.

The chair is realized with a tubular metal structure that is painted. The shaped pillow is upholstered in flame-retardant alcantara (class 1). The overall dimensions of the chair are 740mm (W), 1800mm (D), and 1300mm (H). The design project was developed in Italy between 2011-2012 to realize a prototype.

Stefania Vola faced creative, technical, and research challenges while designing the Moon's Wings. The formal research was designed to express a reassuring feeling of security combined with a joyous lightness. The aim was to obtain a structure that was airy and dreamy, comfortable, and fun, which could invite users to enjoy a relaxing state of grace.

Despite the challenges, the Moon's Wings design has been recognized for its exceptional design and innovation. It was awarded Platinum in the A' Furniture Design Award in 2013. The Platinum A' Design Award recognizes world-class, exceptional, and highly innovative designs that showcase unmatched professionalism, genius, and contribute to societal wellbeing. These designs advance the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology, exhibiting transcendent excellence and making the world a better place.

In conclusion, Stefania Vola's Moon's Wings is a unique rocking chair that combines comfort and artistic expression. Its unique design and innovative realization technology make it stand out in the furniture design industry. The chair's award-winning design is a testament to Vola's creativity and dedication to creating designs that not only look good but also contribute to societal wellbeing.