This vintage German contraption is a design by Hans Brockhage (German, 1925-2009) and Erwin Andra in the 1950s. The “Schaukelwagen” is made of solid beech and plywood and has rubber wheels. It can be flipped one way to use as a child-sized play car or tilted upside-down to become a rocking chair. Such a simple [...]
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So Simple
March 28th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Design, Uncategorized
Tags:1950 design·children's rocking chair·German design·Hans Brockhage·Toy car·Vintage toys·wooden toy car
Traditional costumes in a new light
July 23rd, 2010 · 8 Comments · Design, Fashion, Jewelry
Back from my camping trip in Bretagne, sun tanned, rested, full of inspiration and new ideas… The German Denise Julia Reytan does a variety of interesting things. She designs carpets and jewelry and even costumes. I really like the costumes; they are very special and unique. Her own words about her costumes are: “I design [...]
Tags:Denise Julia Reytan·German design·modern jewelry·modern traditional costumes
