Discus by Hans Bølling - Large - Grey
£95.00
Hans Bølling created Discus in 1961. The birds are shaped like an antique discus that ancient Greeks portrayed in their sculptures. The hand painted parts represent the colourful plumage of the bird, whereas the chest of the bird remains unpainted; revealing the natural qualities of the wood.
Discus comes in a family consisting of four members of different colours and sizes (all sold separately) that can complement and brighten up the space by the window or on a shelf.
Discus is made in pine wood.
Large, Grey, Approx Dimensions: W24,90 H20,00 cm
About Hans Bølling:
Bølling’s work is known for its play, humour 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.
Early in his career he began to craft small figures from botanicals as gifts for family and friends. The precision and personality in his objects paved the way for success as he quickly began to sell the wooden figures to stores.
Bølling 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 Ducklings in the 1950’s.
