This one is impossible not to smile at. The "Joy" ornament is a miniature of the Pony chair by Eero Aarnio, designed in 1973 and now considered a playful icon of Scandinavian modernism.
Aarnio created the Pony as a study in form and imagination. It has the proportions of a small animal without any literal features, which keeps it rooted in design rather than novelty. Built from molded foam on a tubular steel frame and covered in upholstery, it pushed Nordic design toward something more sculptural and emotionally expressive. Which made it a radical statement within the otherwise restrained landscape of Nordic design in the 1970s.
BONDDING transformed this beloved creature into a tiny glass keepsake that carries the same sense of delight. A little whimsy, a little wonder, and a lot of personality for your tree.
DETAILS:
- By BONDDING
- Dimensions: 3 × 4.5 × 3 in (7.4 × 11.5 × 7.4 cm)
- Formed from a hand-sculpted wax mold + made of hand-blown glass
- Hand-painted + finished with BONDDING’s silver tag + minimalist cap
- Edition: First Edition. Limited to 1000 pieces
- Care: Dust gently and store in a box with wrapping materials to avoid breakage
