• Marc Newson’s Lockheed Lounge has sold at a London auction for $US3.7m, breaking the record for the price paid for a piece by a living designer.
• The lounge was part of a set of 15 lounges created by Marc in 1990,  many of which have set auction sales records over the years.
• The Lockheed Lounge is made of aluminium and fibreglass and “not really meant to be comfortable”, according to Marc.
• The chair was famously used in the video clip for Madonna’s track ‘rain’ in 1993.
• The world-famous Australian industrial designer is in constant demand, having recently been hired by Apple, where he has created things such as Special Edition Apple EarPods and a Red Mac Pro.
• Over the years, Marc Newson has brought to life Japanese swords, luxury cars and a concept jetpack!

Read more:

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/apple-design-genius-marc-newson-sells-chair-for-37-million-2015-4

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/private-sydney/designer-marc-newsons-lockheed-lounge-sells-for-record-469-million-20150430-1mwtce.html

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