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David Longhurst Rockaby Portable Cot
Rockaby Portable Cot is Iron Design Award winner in 2018 - 2019 Furniture Design Award Category.
Rockaby Portable Cot

A portable folding cot for infants up to 7 months.The frame is made from two parallel lengths of wood joined with dowels, with a pivoting arm at each end.A hammock type cot, made from machine washable cotton canvas, is hung from the ends of the arms.The frame is kept stable and locked open by two spars, with offset mounted feet, that slide through holes in the frame.When disassembled it is stored in a canvas draw string bag with shoulder strap.There are no metal parts.It is simple to use, light, elegant and practical.The Rockaby is a versatile addition to a modern household or as a travel cot.

Rockaby Portable Cot
David Longhurst Rockaby
David Longhurst Portable Cot
David Longhurst design
David Longhurst design
David Longhurst

He is a self employed designer and builder of one off peices of furniture for private clients.Has created various products with the aim of making modern living easier and less complicated.These include a self regulating bath plug and folding handlebars for a bicycle.Simplicity of design and manufacture are key features in his design approach,as well as a sense of fun in interpreting their function.

Clockwork baby

This logo is the registered trade mark for his children's furniture and playthings enterprise.The Rockaby folding cot is the first design that He hopes will bear its name.The logo tries to represent the ethos of the business: that of innovation and tradition, serious design and lightness of touch,appealing to a young, knowledgable modern market.