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  • We acquired this object.

2016

  • Work on this object began.

2017

2025

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Chair, Size 1, R82 Scallop

This is a Chair, Size 1. It was designed by R82. It is dated 2016. Its medium is shell: polypropylene; cushion: polyester and polyurethane; straps: polypropylene.

Designer Keira Gwynn originally created this simple, portable, and versatile seat as a student project for use as an indoor or outdoor aid in floor sitting or to add extra support attached to a chair. By enclosing the seat around the child’s pelvis and trunk, it provides stability without preventing movement, providing sensory feedback that creates a sense of calm and relaxation.

This object was donated by R82. It is credited Gift of Convaid | R82.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 23.7 × 19.2 × 23.7 cm (9 5/16 × 7 9/16 × 9 5/16 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Access+Ability.

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