Hans Wegner (1914–2007) was a Danish furniture designer known for his iconic mid-century modern designs, of which the Peacock Easy Chair (model JH521), is a classic example. The Easy Chair, Peacock model is a variation of his iconic Peacock Chair (model JH550, designed in 1947), which is highly-regarded for its unique and visually striking backrest, resembling the graceful fan of a peacock’s tail feathers.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Vilhelm Hammershoi, Self Portrait at Spurveskjul
In 1911, while staying at Spurveskjul, his rented home near Copenhagen, Vilhelm Hammershoi undertook a group of self-portraits that encapsulate his reputation as a painter of tranquil, light-filled interiors. This composition (1911) shows the artist at work, with his left hand raised, as if reflected in a mirror. The sunlit door and window behind him are two of his signature motifs. Left unfinished, the painting was kept by the artist’s wife, Ida, and then her descendants, until 2014. A closely related painting is in the Statens Museum for Kunst (Art), Copenhagen.
Photographed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Eye On Design: Flag Halyard Armchair By Hans Wegner
An iconic and dramatic lounge chair created by Hans Wegner in 1950, the Flag Halyard Armchair has a sculptural and engineered stainless steel frame with a seat and back made of plaited flag halyard. Comfort is added with a longhaired sheepskin throw and an adjustable leather headrest.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Bunny Tea Infuser
This hilarious Fat Pink Rabbit thing is a Tea Infuser that you fill with loose tea leaves and immerse in boiling water, to be used in lieu of a tea bag. It’s pretty cute and would make a fun little gift for any Tea Drinker. Even better: it costs just $3.00! Available at the Flying Tiger Shop in NYC!
Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Toothbrushes
These Pink Toothbrushes with Pink Bristles are sold in the MoMA Design Store (at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC) for $5.00. The toothbrush was designed by award-winning Danish designer, Andreas Engesvik, who is probably best-known for his furniture designs. You can find them in the point-of-purchase area by the registers, displayed alongside colorful earplugs, capsule-shaped pill cases and snow globe key fobs! Art!
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