Concept by Richard Clarkson, Grace Emmanuel, Kahlivia Russel, Eamon Moore, Brodie Campbell, Jeremy Brooker and Joya Boerrigter at Victoria University of Wellington.Cradle is a rocking chair made to create a calm, safe, comfortable and relaxing space to dissipate the overstimulation of our senses, which comes as a result of living in today's technologically oriented society. Founded on Autism and Rhythmic Movement Disorder (RMD) research, the Cradle chair aims to help sufferers recuperate. Studies showed that assisted rocking helped calm participants, while being swaddled in a blanket aided in relieving symptoms of stress. By creating a targeted design solution for Autistic and RMD diagnosed children, Cradle is a piece of furniture that can be used by all, bringing relaxation, comfort and calmness to anyone in need. Cradle was initially a group project by Richard Clarkson, Grace Emmanual, Kahlivia Russel, Eamon Moore, Brodie Campbell, Jeremy Brooker and Joya Boerrigter but was manufactured and brought to the market by Richard Clarkson.
All material choices are made to be as natural and non-toxic as possible - the cotton is natural canvas that has been treated with a plant based stain repellent and the cushions are authentic New Zealand wool. The wood has been treated with organic wax and the glue used is aliphatic non-toxic wood glue. Utilizing available space at his New Zealand home, Richard worked to make the design flat-pack and increase its durability. Over a 3 month period Richard and his staff (at one point 14 employees) made chairs to fill orders which have now been sent worldwide. [ view in shop ]A beautiful rocking chair must satisfy different needs. Are you looking for back pain relief, styling, perfect fit, great craftsmanship, or a combination of these? Rest assured, you are in the right place. My website is dedicated to giving you information about all aspects of the custom rocker. I’ll give you the inside scoop, gathered from years of experience designing and building these fabulous pieces.
The 2014 NICHE Award-winning Bonn Zero-G Rocking Chair !As you scan through this site, my hope is that by picking my brain for answers, YOUR mind is put at ease.Here is a video by the good folks at Bluegrass and Backroads about these rockers. bining all this into a beautiful package is quite a feat. You can see the level of thought and preparation that must go into each chair! The net result, if done right, is a beautiful rocking chair (like my "Zero-G" series) that hits a "sweet spot" of serenity in your busy life. under Design, Design for Health, Green Furniture, Green Materials, Innovation The thoughtfully designed Cradle is a sustainable rocking chair created by a collaborative effort to aid people with autism and Rhythmic Movement Disorder (RMD). Developed by Richard Clarkson, Grace Emmanual, Kalivia Russel, Eamon Moore, Brodie Cambell, Jeremy Brooker and Joya Boerrigter within the Victoria University of Wellington, this cocoon-like seat is made from cold-bent plywood.
Because rocking is one of the calming activities that is recommended for autistic folks, this special seat is a soothing and aesthetically pleasing addition to their homes. Safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly, Cradle references Ikea furniture design and is conveniently flat packed, minimising packaging and transportation fuel. This rocking chair is manufactured from sustainable materials and processes, including the glue used to form the initial plywood layers and the low energy cold-bending technique that gives shape to the wood. As the designers explain, “the Cradle rocking chair is more than just a solution to a problem, it is literally a home within a home.” Declan Leather 360 Swivel Chair Declan 360 Swivel Chair Genesis Chair with Brushed Brass Base Milo Leather Chair with Brushed Brass Base Lounge II Petite Leather Swivel Chair Genesis Chair with Brushed Stainless Steel... Briarwood Leather Club Chair Matisse Armless Slipper Chair
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