One might say that Horm dances the twist rhythm with the Burtscher & Bertolini hanger. Indeed, the eight beech slats in its structure bend and twist as if they were dancing. Their elastic tension is essential to provide the hanger with excellent form and stability. Twist responds to a simple yet important observation: hangers usually vanish when you hang your coats or clothing. However, Twist does not disappear. Conversely, it is emphasized as only its central part is covered. Clothing can be hung on hooks stuck in the slats allowing the upper part of Twist, a beautiful “wood flower”, to emerge in all its elegance.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Chiristof Burtscher (1964-2001) was born in Austria. He started as master-carpenter and wood carver. Patrizia Bertolini was born in Italy in 1964 and graduated from Rome ISIA, department of Industrial Design. They met at Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, where they started to work together mixing their different projective styles. The began working together in 1991 in Vienna and then moved to B ...
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