M'Afrique Birsel + Seck

M’Afrique Collection Birsel+Seck, 2009 Description Made entirely in Dakar, Senegal by local artisans, most of the furniture in this collection is constructed of a durable nylon cord – traditionally used to make fish nets – woven directly to the frame. Woven herringbone pattern upholstery is offered in specific color combinations. Tubular steel frame has anti-rust treatment for outdoor use, and is wrapped in same material as upholstery. Car Rapide: base is painted sheet metal with hand-carved wood backrest fitted into slot.

Moroso has created a burgeoning industry in Dakar Senegal, using local craftsman to realize the African-inspired designs of Patricia Urquiola, Philippe Bestenheider and Tord Boontje. Moroso’s project in Dakar also represents an opportunity to realize ideas close to the roots of the partners of Birsel + Seck: Ayse Birsel, from Turkey, and Bibi Seck, born in Paris of Senegalese parents. Bibi, whose family now lives in Dakar, visits l’Atelier Moroso frequently.

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Toogou

Bayekou

S.ince 1952

Car Rapide

Madame Dakar

Nopolou

Gaal rev 07.15

M’Afrique Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck, 2009 Bayekou is about reclining and rocking – the position of the seated is very relaxed, very inclined, somewhere between sitting and lying down. Brown/ light blue, brown/black, brown/orange or red/pink woven nylon cord.

Madame Dakar is an impersonation of a beautiful and monumental woman. It is built for one person but is generous enough to seat three. Yellow/orange/ brown woven nylon cord.

BA0036

MA0001

Toogou means sitting in Wolof. Brown/light blue, brown/black, brown/orange or red/pink woven nylon cord.

Nopolou is the little rocker, simple and small, but addictive in its comfort. Woven nylon cord in seat/ back combinations: yellow back with orange seat, pink back with red seat, light blue back with violet seat or grey back with black seat.

TU0050

NP0050

Gaal is a daybed inspired by the traditional Senegalese wood beds, but here made of metal circles. The form of the bed narrows towards its ends, like Senegalese fishing boats. Yellow cushion is polyurethane foam.

Car Rapide is inspired by the painted minibuses that transport people all over Dakar. The rocker base is welded sheet metal painted with traditional motifs and Ndebele, inspired by the Ndebele decorations on traditional architecture. The back is a simple, handcarved plank of wood.

GA0177

CR001

Moroso USA 146 Greene Street New York, NY 10012 T 212 334 7222 F 212 334 7223 info@morosousa.com www.morosousa.com Showrooms Udine Milan New York London Köln Amsterdam

S.ince 1952

Nopolou

Note: printed colors are approximate

rev 07.15