Rocky, A New Modern Rocking Horse for Kids by Marc Newson For Magis Me Too.

I love it when designers re-imagine classic childhood toys and Marc Newson's latest take on the classic ride-on horsey for Magis is a perfect example.




Rocky simplifies the horse silhouette by moulding it from one piece of polyethylene with the exception of the rope reigns which hang in the mouth of the horse.





The parallelogram motion mimics the movement of a traditional rocking horse. The material, rotationally moulded polyethylene, was chosen for both its durability and recyclability.

Rocky was introduced at this year's Salone Del Mobile for Magis' children's brand, Me Too.

Other Re-Imagined Rocking Horses:

above: check out these stunning Modernist Rocking Horses by Frederik Roijé


above: An adult version of the Rocking Horse by Peter Jakubik

Chairs That Rock. Literally. And Figuratively.

Rocking chairs are no longer for little old knitting grannies or new nursing mommies, but instead a slew of nicely designed, unusual rocking chairs (or rockers, as they are commonly referred to) have hit the market. here are just a few.

Beautifully designed chairs that rock. Big chairs, little chairs, outdoor chairs, indoor chairs. Chairs For Mommies. Chairs For Daddies. Even chairs for Baby. They all rock. Literally and figuratively. Just click on each image above for more info and a link to purchase.

The list has grown! See more of my Chairs That Rock. No, Really.... Rocking Chairs. list at ThisNext.