RCP2 Chair (Prototype) (W116)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Jane Atfield
Title
RCP2 Chair (Prototype)
Made in
London
Date
1992
Description
Chair made from various recycled plastics, to create a multi-coloured, predominantly grey/green/brown splatter effect.
Materials and techniques
American recycled plastic (originating from white HDPE plastic bottles and Phillips screws). Hand tools used for prototype.
Dimensions
height: 82cm
depth: 43cm
width: 38cm
Object number
W116
Category
Maker's statement
The American recycled plastic is of lower quality with holes apparent in the edges. For this prototype a filler was used to conceal these. Also labels from the bottles are apparent as the American bottles are not washed before being made into sheets.