Fritz Hansen Utzon Stool
The Utzon Stool is a captivating creative expression by acclaimed Danish architect Jørn Utzon. It exudes an extrovert playfulness in its fascinating appearance. It is a functional sculpture meticulously crafted from oiled solid beech, beech veneer, and beautiful brass detailing. While decorative in appearance, the stool is deceptively comfortable and stands as a testament to Utzon's rare ability to distil complex organic shapes into functional forms.
The Utzon Stool was designed during the same period as the Sydney Opera House and carries the same inspiration Utzon took from nature coupled with maritime influences from his childhood. The rounded shapes of the seven smooth seating elements echo the shapes of marine bollards and fenders seen in the harbours of his youth while the use of brass is a nod to maritime customs.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Height: 43 cm / 16.9 inch
- Width: 45.5 cm / 17.9 inch
MATERIALS:
- Seat: Oiled solid wood, Beech - White pigmented
- Base: Oiled veneer, Beech - White pigmented
- Brass (untreated) details connect the seat and the base
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Wood is FSC-certified
Jorn Utzon
From growing up as the son of a naval engineer, to training in architecture and traveling the world, the dimensions of Utzon’s work are beyond scale, reflected simply and universally through his buildings and objects.
One of the greatest architects of the 20th century, Jørn Utzon is an architect of modern icons. From large scale works like the Sydney Opera House, the Kuwait National Assembly, the Kingo Housing Project, alongside the Spring glassware set and a very few other smaller objects, Utzon’s work begins as poetry, seeing architecture and objects as art that includes thoughtful functionality, structural integrity and sculptural harmony. This marriage of beauty and function earned him the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2003 for the Sydney Opera House, an honor bestowed only on architects of significant achievements. As a fellow Pritzker Laureate, Frank Gehry, commented, “Utzon made a building well ahead of its time, far ahead of available technology, and he persevered through extraordinary malicious publicity and negative criticism to build a building that changed the image of an entire country. It is the first time in our lifetime that an epic piece of architecture has gained such universal presence”. Even the late, great Louis Kahn expressed his feelings for Utzon’s work on the Sydney Opera House, stating that “The sun did not know how beautiful its light was, until it was reflected off this building”.
Fritz Hansen was established in 1872 by the visionary cabinetmaker of the same name. Since then, Fritz Hansen has become a natural part of both Danish and international design history. Today, it is an exclusive and international design brand. The history of Fritz Hansen is characterized by stupendous craftsmanship, unique design and an inherent sense of premium quality. Leading architects and furniture designers from all over the world have regularly contributed to the collection with beautifully shaped and functional furniture that seamlessly meet through the use of innovative techniques and new materials. Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, Piet Hein, Vico Magistretti, Burkhard Vogtherr, Piero Lissoni, Kasper Salto and Morten Voss – the stellar string of designers is long and the list of furniture of classic and iconic fame is even longer.
Their design philosophy inspires the creation of new, simple, sculptural and original furniture that is timeless and relevant in time. This furniture is for modern city dwellers and international businesses with a confident taste for elegance and underplayed luxury and the desire to strengthen their identity and image. People who wish to make a statement, which is entirely their own.
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