The object
Thomas Heatherwick and his studio designed Spun, a rotationally symmetrical chair developed through full-size prototypes and manufactured by Magis in moulded polypropylene. The Art Institute of Chicago catalogs Heatherwick and the studio as designers, while the studio’s current project page documents its ongoing availability.
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What Thomas did
designed the Spun Chair with Heatherwick Studio’s named project team
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Why it matters
Spun brought a novel rotational form to mass-produced furniture and entered major museum collections including the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Living-status check
Heatherwick Studio’s Spun project remained current and listed active studio work when accessed in July 2026.