Coathook #1 (black)
FredriksonStallard
This single piece of wire torts into five hooks to form a well balanced construction that not only offers secure rest, but explores the steel wires linear nature.
Date of Design
2003
Size
380 mm L, 228 mm W, 250 mm H
Material
Steel
Edition
Unlimited
On first sight Coathook #1 is an arbitrary mesh of plastic-coated metal wire and one briefly hesitates to trust its functionality. A closer inspection however, reveals it as a well balanced construction that not only offers secure rest, but explores complexity, as well as the wire’s linear nature. A domestic object normally taken for granted is scrutinised for hidden qualities. A meeting point between simplicity, efficiency, sophistication. Whether black or white - the Coathooks’ colour scheme - there is always the intriguing temptation to observe the shadow cast, rather than “spoil” the experience by actually placing clothes on it.
Recent Press
December 2006, I.D. 
September 2005, Interior Design
May 2005, Elle Decoration