Duck / Duckling
FROM STORY
TO OBJECT
A family of
ducks stopped traffic in Copenhagen. We’re serious. It was in the neighborhood
of Frederiksberg in 1959, precisely during rush hour, that a family of ducks
waddled into traffic, prompting a police man to immediately stop all cars and
pedestrians so the ducks could cross unharmed. This charming moment made
headlines and wooed the hearts of all Danes, specifically Hans Bølling who was
so enamored by the story that he was inspired to create the Duck family.
Material: Handmade in teak
wood
Dimension: Duckling: H9 cm, Duck: H18 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. |
