流動美學，讓座椅成為空間的藝術焦點

Fluid Aesthetics : Transforming Seating into an Artistic Statement

pp250 ｜Valet Chair 侍從椅之設計靈感，源起於1951年 Hans J. Wegner、建築學教授 Steen Eiler Rasmussen 與設計師 Kay Bojesen 之間的深入交流。他們圍繞「何為最實用的摺衣方式」展開討論，由此啟迪 Wegner 對此椅型兼顧美學與實用功能之構思。其初版設計製作四腳的衣帽椅，但 Wegner 對成品尚感不滿。直至丹麥國王在觀察並下單訂購後，Wegner 始獲啟發，進而展開最終版本的精雕細琢。歷經二載反覆推敲與修改，於1953年以松木與柚木交相輝映、獨樹一幟之工藝，最終打造出被譽為史上極致完美的 Valet Chair。

The inspiration for the Valet Chair originated in 1951 from a profound exchange among Hans J. Wegner, Steen Eiler Rasmussen, and Kay Bojesen. Their discussion, centered on “what constitutes the most practical method of folding garments,” sparked Wegner’s vision of a chair that seamlessly fuses aesthetic charm with functional utility. His initial design produced a four-legged garment and hat stand, yet Wegner remained unsatisfied with the outcome. It was only after the Danish King observed the piece and placed an order that Wegner found the impetus to meticulously refine the design. After two years of iterative deliberation and modification, the final version emerged in 1953—a unique interplay of pine and teak craftsmanship that has since been celebrated as the epitome of perfection in Valet Chair design.

Hans J. Wegner 藉由俐落流暢的曲線，勾勒出一款兼備優雅與實用性的衣帽椅。其設計重點在於後腿向上延伸，塑造出如雕刻般細膩且高雅的椅背，其弧線設計既提供人體背部舒適的依托，又彰顯工藝之精妙。Ｔ 字型兩側巧思融入掛勾設計，便於懸掛外套；座椅則經過精心規劃，擁有層次分明的弧面，使乘坐之感倍覺舒適。椅面內部設有金屬鍊，得以將椅面固定直立，從而增強其收納功能。當椅身展開時，底部更別出心裁地配置了一處小型置物格，足以存放個人隨身物品，充分體現了設計的多功能性與細緻用心。

Utilizing crisp, flowing curves, Hans J. Wegner crafted a valet chair that harmonizes elegance with practicality. The design’s highlight lies in its rear legs, which extend upward to form a backrest as delicately sculpted and refined as a work of art; the graceful arc not only offers the back comfortable support but also exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship. Ingeniously, the T-shaped silhouette incorporates hooks on both sides for hanging coats, while the seat is carefully contoured into distinct arcs to enhance seating comfort. Within the seat, a metal chain secures it in an upright position, thereby bolstering its storage functionality. When unfolded, the base is thoughtfully arranged with a small storage compartment sufficient for personal belongings—fully embodying the design’s multifunctionality and meticulous attention to detail.

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森 / CASA