The inspiration is taken from Tivoli’s mirror cabinet, where curved mirrors distort the picture of reality. The simple shape simulates an antique pillar with its seven concave mirrors in polished stainless steel plate. From a distance, the pillar is almost invisible and we only notice it when we get close. The column mirrors and gathers…
Danish designer creates unique design out of rare material Necessity has been the catalyst for Danish designer Hans Sandgren Jakobsen to make his contribution to the Carpenters’ Autumn Exhibition. Focusing on the exhibition’s slogan, ‘Reduce, Reuse, Rethink’, the designer has let the material define his design, resulting in a unique approach to new Danish design.…
Playfurn Dot is the mother of all the PlayFurn modules. Its soft shape and strong profile invites you for a rest, a meeting, playing or fitness! The origin of the design is the wooden stool Apple, designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen in 2003 for the exhibition PLANKEN UD II. PlayFurn Dot can be used either…
Wherefrom: The idea of the stool first “arrived” close to the submission date. It was maybe obvious to explore the possibilities of the lockable stool-concept, but it was hard work to give it a new simple and strong shape. The first inspiration came from the shape of an egg. A natural and strong shape. But…