CALVET HANGER BY ANTONI GAUDÍ 1903

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CALVET HANGER
BY ANTONI GAUDÍ 1903

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SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
GAUDÍ COLLECTION

NATURAL WAXED SOLID OAK
BRONZE BURNISHED WROUGHT IRON

IN	H	9.8	W	9	D	8.6
CM	H	25	W	23	D	22

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The Calvet Hanger is the smallest work of furniture designed by Gaudí, yet it encapsulates his inventive approach to function and form. Conceived for Casa Calvet, the hanger demonstrates how Gaudí applied the same imaginative rigor to modest domestic objects as to his architecture

The design is defined by a dynamic interplay of materials. Twisting brass-plated steel ribbons curve between wooden elements, appearing to grasp a rounded oak hanger suspended in space. These ribbons frame three elongated openings, thoughtfully proportioned to accommodate umbrellas or hooked hangers, extending functionality beyond conventional expectations

Stretching from the wall-mounted support to the rectangular wooden body, the metal elements create the illusion that the hanger floats in mid-air. This sense of lightness stands in deliberate contrast to the object’s practical purpose and structural reliability

Each Calvet Hanger is individually numbered and accompanied by a certificate signed by the Director of the Gaudí Cathedra, certifying it as a faithful and exact reproduction of Gaudí’s original design

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Antoni Gaudí

Born Catalonia, Spain, 1852

Antoni Gaudí was a Catalan artist and architect whose work achieved a rare synthesis of art, architecture, and design. A leading figure of Modernisme, or Catalan Art Nouveau, Gaudí developed a deeply personal language shaped by Catholic faith, close observation of nature, and an unorthodox, experimental approach that remains groundbreaking today. Internationally recognized as Spain’s most famous architect, he is celebrated for buildings such as the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Calvet, where structure, ornament, and symbolism are inseparable

Beyond architecture, Gaudí pursued a holistic design practice, remaining closely involved with every decorative element of his projects, including furniture and objects, which he conceived as integral extensions of the architecture itself. His furniture is characterized by expressive, fluid forms that linger between the Baroque and the Surreal, combining ergonomic sensitivity with sculptural presence. Originally designed for interiors such as Casa Calvet (1898–1899) and Casa Batlló (1904), these works include seats, benches, a coat hanger, and a mirror, all articulating a strong dialogue between artisanal structure and the natural world

BD Barcelona Design was the first company to recognize the relevance of Gaudí’s furniture for contemporary designers and to rescue and revive these historic works. Working with exceptional fidelity, BD produces handcrafted reproductions using the same traditional techniques and materials, such as solid varnished oak, employed by Gaudí, capturing the richness of detail and tactile intelligence of the originals

Through BD Barcelona’s stewardship, Gaudí’s furniture continues to affirm his legacy not only as an architect, but as a visionary designer for whom space, object, and human experience formed a unified whole

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