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Ro: An Easy Chair by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen

Prolific Spanish designer Jaime Hayon teamed up with Republic of Fritz Hansen to redefine the classic easy chair. Ro is a curvy and elegant chair for reflection, relaxing, and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of your busy day.

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The only design requirements were to “create a comfortable seat for one person” but Hayon took it a step further and designed Ro as a 1-1/2 seater, giving you room to change positions, have your bag next to you, or even sit with your child or loved one.

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The word “Ro” translates to “tranquility” in Danish and the two-letter word fits the chair and its Nordic design sensibilities perfectly. The sculptural design gently hugs the body as you sit, creating a private space for that much needed relaxation.

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Ro will be available in nine colors: three traditional (black, grey, and taupe), three bright (violet, blue, and yellow), and three soft (light pink, sage-green, and sand). It was launched at Milan’s Salone del Mobile and will be available in September 2013.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.