Mermaid by Hans Bølling. New realese.

Designer : Hans Bølling
Brand : Architectmade
Ref : AR024

Delivery time 6 to 10 days

€ 149.00 Incl. VAT

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FAIRY TALES COME TRUE

Designed in 1960, the Mermaid brings together sophisticated and simple Danish design. New expressions are easily created by turning her head, fin, waist or arms. The lower part of her body is made of oak wood while the upper, more feminine partis made of silky soft maple wood. At first glance, the Mermaid reminds us of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that most people associate with Denmark. Part woman, part fish, Hans Bølling’s character goes beyond fairy tale and embodies an ethereal, refined feminine aura, her carefully rounded shape and thoughtful lines offering a sense of serenity and wholesomeness.

Year	1960
Dimensions	H 17 cm. L 13 cm
Material	Handmade in oak and maple wood
Style	Classique Neuf
Origin	denmark
Fournisseur	Architectmade

Hans Bølling

Born in 1931 in a small town of Braband in Denmark, Hans Bølling attended an Art- and Handcraft School originally to become an advertising designer, however some years later he followed his passion for architecture and graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Art Academy. He designed a plethora of art works, ranging from dolls and furniture to villas, living complexes and town halls. The Duck came to life in the 1950s during the Bølling’s younger years, following the architect’s designs of flowers and weeds from the Botanical Garden. Here he decided to create small figures of ballerinas, trolls and musicians for his loved ones. Later, after winning an award he received a carpentry machine, which gave him the opportunity to carve his beloved figures from wood. It is at this point during the Danish spring that the Duck, and later its offspring – the Duckling, were born.