{"product_id":"serving-trays-in-black-and-white","title":"Serving trays in black and red by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese serving trays, designed by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov in the 1960s, showcase authentic mid-century craftsmanship. Featuring a 50 cm diameter and the maker’s stamp on the base, the trays combine functional design with striking black and red finishes, making them both practical and collectible pieces for design enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo available. Price each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Bølling (b. 1931)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHans Bølling is a renowned Danish architect and designer celebrated for his playful, functional, and humanistic approach to design. Trained as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Bølling began his career in the post-war Danish modernism era. He is best known for his whimsical wooden figures—including the Duck and the Dog—crafted with refined simplicity and charm. In addition to these collectible objects, Bølling has also designed elegant furniture and architectural works that embody the Scandinavian design values of clarity, proportion, and craftsmanship. His enduring appeal lies in his ability to balance humor with precision in timeless forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorben Ørskov (1925–2001)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTorben Ørskov was a Danish design entrepreneur and gallerist who played a vital role in promoting Danish modern design during the mid-20th century. As the founder of the influential design store *Torben Ørskov \u0026amp; Co.* in Copenhagen in 1953, he collaborated with and commissioned leading designers of the era, including Hans Bølling, Jørgen Møller, and Arne Jacobsen. Ørskov was instrumental in bringing functional yet aesthetically striking design objects to a wider public, especially in metal and wood. His company became a hub for Danish design innovation, and many of the pieces he produced or promoted—like Bølling’s wooden figures—remain icons of Scandinavian design today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torben Ørskov","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51023671329096,"sku":"Scandi-0185","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/4681\/9912\/files\/IMG_2341.heic?v=1754569825","url":"https:\/\/designinscandinavia.com\/products\/serving-trays-in-black-and-white","provider":"Design in Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}