Giraffe Sculpture by Louise Hederström for Ikea, Sweden, 1990s

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Expressive and decorative giraffe sculpture designed by louise hederström for ikea.

with its sleek silhouette, long elegant neck, and minimalist … Read more Expressive and decorative giraffe sculpture designed by louise hederström for ikea.

with its sleek silhouette, long elegant neck, and minimalist design language, this sculpture is a great example of the playful and sculptural nordic design that became characteristic in the 1990s.

the black finish highlights the softly organic shape and gives the sculpture a graphic expression that fits just as well in modern as in classic interiors.
as a single decorative piece on a shelf, dresser, or pedestal, it becomes a natural focal point and a conversation starter in the home.

louise hederström’s designs are characterized by clean lines, humor, and a strong design language where animal motifs are interpreted in a stylized and timeless way. Today, several of her ikea items have become cherished collector’s pieces among design enthusiasts.

swedish mega-brand ikea was founded by småland-born ingvar kamprad (1926) in 1943. According to legend, kamprad even as a boy had big dreams of starting his own business, and he was able to launch ikea at age 17 through a small loan from his father as a reward for doing well in school.

the name is an acronym for “ingvar kamprad elmtaryd agunnaryd”—elmataryd being the name of the farm where kamprad grew up, and agunnaryd the name of his hometown. This piece has an attribution mark,
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