Discus
COLORFUL
WOODEN BIRD SHAPED AS ANTIQUE GREEK DISCUS
Hans Bølling
created Discus in 1961. The birds are shaped as a discus and are made in hand
painted pinewood. The painted parts represent the colorful plumage of the bird,
whereas the chest of the bird remains unpainted; revealing the natural
qualities of the wood. The beautiful veins of the wood contrast the painted
parts of the birds. The birds come in a family consisting of four members that
can be placed in line in the window or on a shelf.
Material: Hand painted
pinewood
Dimension: Small, Blue: H10 cm, Medium, Blue: H17 cm, Large, Grey: H20 cm, Large,
Red: H21 cm
| About Designer | |
|---|---|
Hans Bølling |
Bølling’s
work is known for its play, humor and wit. A passionate spirit whose practice
and products are inspired by creative diversity, Bølling’s interest in
architecture drew him back to school for a secondary degree after training as
an advertising designer, growing his practice beyond objects to include villas,
living complexes and town halls.
As luck would have it, Bølling shortly
thereafter won an award for the designs and invested the winnings into his own
carpentry machine. The access to the means of production kick-started the
production of Bølling’s now-famous Duck and Duckling in the 1950’s. |
