IDC OTSUKA | Hans J. Wegner Centennial Anniversary Model Released
IDC OTSUKA | IDC Otsuka Furniture
Hans J. Wegner Centennial Anniversary Model
Limited Edition of 45 "THE PENDANT" Lamps Released by IDC Otsuka Furniture
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hans J. Wegner, a designer highly popular in Japan, IDC Otsuka Furniture is releasing a special limited edition of "THE PENDANT" series, a pendant lamp designed by Wegner for his own home in 1962. This limited edition, featuring IDC Otsuka Furniture's original specifications, will be available in a run of 45 units as part of the company's 45th-anniversary celebration.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Limited to 45 units, available until sold out
Hans J. Wegner, the designer of iconic pieces such as the Peacock Chair, Round Chair (The Chair), and Wishbone Chair, is a pivotal figure in Nordic design. His pendant lamps offer flexible height adjustment, allowing for precise control over light distribution. The position of the bulb within the shade can also be adjusted, enabling variations in light spread and the lamp's visual appearance, making it a highly functional pendant.
The light emitted from the elegantly curved shade is soft, gently enveloping the space while soothing the soul.
This original limited edition from IDC Otsuka Furniture features a creamy white painted finish on the shade and a semi-gloss gold-plated finish on the main body. Additionally, to commemorate the 100th anniversary, the upper part of the hardware is engraved with "Hans.J.Wegner (signature) and 1914-2014" along with the serial number.
Wegner The Pendant
Price | ¥183,600
Bulb | Standard bulb, max 100W (E-26)
Material | Shade: Aluminum (creamy white painted finish)
Body: Brass (semi-gloss gold-plated finish)
Dimensions | Shade diameter φ51cm, H37cm
Cord length | 0.6–1.45m, adjustable
Weight | 1.8kg
Made in Denmark
IDC Otsuka Furniture
http://www.idc-otsuka.jp/
Hans J. Wegner(1914–2007)
One of Denmark's most celebrated furniture designers, Wegner led the way in modern furniture design in the 20th century. After opening his own design studio in 1943, he created the "Chinese Chair," which, along with the "Round Chair" in 1949, formed the foundation for many of his subsequent chair designs. The "Round Chair" later became known as "The Chair" and is considered his masterpiece. The "Wishbone Chair" is also recognized as his most successful design. Wegner's collaboration with GETAMA began in the early 1950s, soon leading to the "GE290" sofa, admired for its beauty from both front and back. The daybed he designed for student dormitories showcased his exceptional design sensibility within a functional and simple form. Around this time, he also began incorporating materials like steel, not just wood, into his sofa designs. His work garnered numerous international awards, and in June 1997, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art in London.