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Creator of the iconic, and weird, Flag Halyard chair, the Peacock chair, and a 1949 design that’s just called “The Chair”, we present to you  Hans Jorgensen Wegner: Danish furniture designer, pioneer, iconoclast, and artist. Born in Tønder, south Denmark, in 1914, Wegner was the son of a cobbler, and became pretty interested with craftsmanship at a very early ag …

Designer of the week – Hans Wegner - Spotlight: Shell Chair When you think about Denmark, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, for most people is the city of Copenhagen. For design enthusiasts in probably the name of Hans Wegner, a modernist revolutionary and significant representative of the mid-century furniture revival nowadays. His iconic Shell Chair did not sell well when …

The Ball chair is one of the most iconic designs by Finnish national Eero Arnio, born in 1932. The chair came to life in 1963, and has been used in a huge number of movies and science-fiction settings. Some people consider it to be the pinnacle of futuristic design from the mid-century modern period. Others consider it to be nothing but a commercially successful design proposal. Arnio’s w …

The Womb chair evokes a primal feeling of safety and coziness, one that brings back memories, helps us overcome anxiety, and brings us to a happier place. It was the result of many hours of work, and it holds the very heart and soul of Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen. The story begins with Florence Knoll, née Schust, genius furniture designer and architect who wanted to bring the b …