Colorful socks inspired by RM58 armchair
Different fields of art interpenetrate each other, resulting in the creation of completely new works. Our collaboration with the Roman Modzelewski Foundation and Vzór is no different. The result of the collaboration was a collection of designer socks inspired by the iconic RM58 armchair. The collection includes three original models, which you can also buy as a set. Polish socks impress with both their uniqueness and great composition. In addition, the models are designed in such a way that they can be mixed and matched among each other. This is an ideal gift for lovers of unconventional accessories and admirers of Polish design. The RM58 armchair is considered a cult design. Its distinctive shape and material of manufacture are difficult to confuse with anything else. The armchair was forgotten for many years, fortunately, it has again returned to its rightful pedestal. How did the idea of creating a designer piece of furniture originate in the imagination of a Polish painter, sculptor and designer?
Visionary design
In the works of Roman Modzelewski one can notice the inspiration of impressionism and cubism, among others. This unusual combination meant that color turned out to be equally important in the artist's works, as well as form and the language of abstraction. Modzelewski worked as a lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz for more than 40 years, while constantly creating new designs. In particular, the RM58 armchair went down in Polish and world design history. The work was created in 1958 and immediately became a worldwide phenomenon. Modzelewski created the armchair from epoxy laminate, a plastic material that had never before been used in this way. Talks were undertaken to introduce production of the armchair in France, but due to the political situation at the time, the plans were not realized. Only a few dozen copies were produced, which Modzelewski made in his studio in Lodz. RM58 went into oblivion for years, and its creator concentrated on designing... yachts. In 2008, the armchair was included in the London exhibition Cold War Modern: Design 1940-70. This happened at the initiative of Halina Modzelewska, the artist's widow. Today the armchair is in permanent production, all thanks to Jakub Sobiepanek. The Academy of Fine Arts graduate founded the Vzór company, which produces the iconic armchair according to the original design.
