In autumn 1949, Nisse and Kajsa's STRING shelf won first prize in the Bonniers library competition. Made up of blue wall panels and pine shelves, their creation beat out 194 competitors from all over Europe, the United States and even Australia. For the 75th anniversary of the String bookshelf, we produced a limited series of 1949 bookshelves with the original blue wall panels and solid pine shelves. Just like the winning 1949 model.
PP130 Circle Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner is a lounge chair with an upholstered seat and neckrest in either fabric or leather. The Circle Chair definitely elevates Wegner into the exclusive league of artists who performed consistently at a very high level throughout a long life.
The original Pira shelf designed in 1954 was as contradictory as the man who conceived it. Olle Pira (1927-2018) was a traditional master cabinet-maker who crafted cherry, maple and matured oak with age-old skills. Yet he won a place at the renowned Konstfack school of art, craft and design, the birthplace of concepts ahead of their times. And became the first Swede to win a gold medal at the Triennale in Milan in 1952.
Hans J. Wegner design, 1947. The Peacock Chair mainly attracts attention because of its elegant backrest, reminiscent of a peacock’s feathers. The extravagant design is not only beautiful, but also makes the chair extremely comfortable, as it keeps the back perfectly straight. Its spacious seat and large armrests make it the ideal chair for reading, outdoors or indoors.
Hans J. Wegner design, 1950. The flag chair is a comfortable living room chair, which encourages relaxation. As unique as it is extravagant, the chair will quickly become the centerpiece of your living room, and like a true work of art will attract unlimited attention. Its stainless steel frame gives it an industrial look, perfect for modern interiors.
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