Arco Lounge Chair
Made by Moroso
The Arco is a hanging lounge chair designed by Martino Gamper for Moroso's M'Afrique collection, a line born from a sustained creative dialogue between contemporary European design and West African craft traditions. Its gently curved silhouette reads as a single, continuous arc, and the structure is given both color and character by a dense weave of cord traditionally used in fishing nets.
Each chair is made by hand in workshops in Dakar, Senegal, where skilled artisans translate that industrial material into something quietly expressive. Because the weaving is done by hand, no two pieces are identical. Hue, pattern, and tension vary from one chair to the next, so what arrives is always an original.
- Designed by Martino Gamper for Moroso
- Part of the M'Afrique collection, produced in Dakar, Senegal
- Handwoven using cord derived from fishing net construction
- Suitable for outdoor use
- Available as a made-to-order piece
Gamper's sensibility here is one of restraint. The form does not compete with the weave. Instead, the two resolve into a single gesture that is as much about the pleasure of craft as it is about the architecture of a comfortable seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Moroso Arco Lounge Chair?
The Arco was designed by Martino Gamper, the Vienna-born, London-based designer known for his conceptual approach and close engagement with craft processes. He created the piece as part of Moroso's M'Afrique collection.
What is the Moroso M'Afrique collection?
M'Afrique is a Moroso collection developed in collaboration with designers and artisans across Africa. The pieces are produced in local workshops, with the Arco specifically made by hand in Dakar, Senegal, preserving and channeling regional craft expertise.
What material is the Arco chair woven from?
The Arco is woven from cord traditionally associated with fishing net construction. In the hands of Dakar artisans, this industrial material becomes the primary decorative and structural element of the chair's seat and back.
Is the Arco suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The Arco is designed for outdoor environments. The materials and construction are selected with exposure to the elements in mind, making it appropriate for covered terraces, gardens, and other exterior settings.
Is each Arco chair unique?
Because the weaving is done entirely by hand in Dakar, variations in color, tension, and pattern are inherent to the process. Each chair is considered an original, one-of-a-kind piece rather than a precisely replicated production object.