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Surrealist Stick Coatracks

The Poke Hanger Stands Upright in a Seemingly Unsupported Stance

— October 1, 2013 — Art & Design
Students of modern art history will immediately smile upon learning that the Poke Hanger was inspired by Rene Magritte. Designer Kyuhyung Cho strove to construct a playful illusion in a minimalist piece that would enhance and yet simplify your living space.

The fundamental structure of the surrealist hatrack is based on a broad metal ring at at the bottom, a smaller ring at the middle and a steel pipe that's attached to the two. It slants as it rises up, producing a bit of a gravity-defying position that's actually offset by its stable heavy materials.

For more than one clothes hook, simply slide as many wooden dowels into the Poke Hanger as you require. The bunch of them can be shifted about to accommodate different articles, such as a black dinner jacket and a bowler hat.
Trend Themes
1. Surrealist Home Decor - Designers can explore creating more home decor pieces inspired by surrealist art to add playful illusions and enhance home living spaces.
2. Gravity-defying Furniture - Furniture makers and designers can experiment with creating pieces that appear to defy gravity while maintaining stability with heavy materials.
3. Customizable Coat Racks - Home furnishing companies can offer customizable coat racks that allow users to adjust the number of hooks and wooden dowels to accommodate different articles of clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore creating and marketing innovative furniture pieces based on surrealist art that feature a gravity-defying design.
2. Home Decor Retail - Home decor retailers can add surrealist coat racks and other home decor pieces to their inventory to offer customers a wider range of options for unique and playful home decor.
3. Customized Furnishings - Furniture companies can offer more customization options to their customers, such as customizable coat racks, to provide personalized solutions that meet their specific needs and preferences.
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