CH07 Shell Chair by Hans Wegner
Another example of the 100th Wegner Birthday Carl Hansen & Son – Paul Smith – Maharam striped fabric limited editions. Here with a better use than of the Y Chair below.
Stool with Footbal, Ghana, Asante people.
Today is the first day of the World Cup soccer tournament! During the British colonization of Africa in the early 19th century, the sport of soccer was introduced to the continent. As the game increased in popularity, traditional African symbols depicted on chiefs’ stools gave way to symbols projecting Western influence and power. This intriguing stool depicts the feet of two opposing athletes, each poised to kick a ball. It is carved from a single piece of hardwood, with the exception of the ball, which actually spins. Currently on view in Gallery 40.
Stool, Ca. 1920–1930. Ghana, Asante people. Wood. Museum purchase, Volunteer Council Acquisition Fund. 1999.12
Y Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Y Chair by Hans Wegner
100 years ago Hans Wegner was born. The Danish Design Museum has devoted a special exhibition to Hans Wegner. Car Hansen & Son has teamed up with British fashion designer Paul Smith who created striped fabric with Maharam. Carl Hansen created limited editions with the Paul Smith/Maharam striped collection. The cushion in this Y or Wishbone Chair (the CH 24) is one of the examples. However I do believe the Y Chair doesn’t need a cushion….and if you have a second look at this photo you’ll see and agree with me an ordinary cushion – even with famous stripes – doesn’t fit here….
In spring 2014 I’ve visited both the museum and the Carl Hansen showroom in Copenhagen. Hence I’ve many photo’s to share with you.
Polar Bear Chair by Jean Royère
Polar Bear Chair by Jean Royère
Almost twice the lower estimate was what the “Ours Polair” Or “Polar Bear” Chair fetched at the June 2014 design auction of Phillips. It fetched $233,000, whereas the estimate was $120,000 – 150,000.
