What generation do you belong to? The over-conscious Generation X? Generation Z? the digital native Millenial? If you are at least from Generation X  you are very familiar with the animated series Pokemon. Satoshi Tajiri, who created the animated creatures for a video game in 1995, never thought it would become that big.

In this article by Surface, a Design magazine,  high design objects are morphologically compared to several of the fantastical creatures that inhabit this famous TV series. And the Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is there, of course.

Pelican Chair

As we can see, the similarity between the Pelican Chair and Wooloo is quite evident. The fantasy sheep from Pokemon 

somehow has the same sturdy legs that the ones in the Pelican Chair, and of course, with its wool coat, especially when we think in the wool edition of the Pelican Chair (although the cashmere model is quite popular).

And this is what happens with timeless pieces like the Pelican Chair. Without a doubt a history of success, for a design of 1939, if nowadays it is compared with cool imaginary creatures of modern video games.

If you want to feel all the magic and comfort of this wonderful piece of design, but you are not comfortable with the high prices of the original models, you don’t have to dismay about it. Barcelona Designs has the best knockoff of the market, made with true attachment to the original design by Finn Juhl: With solid wood slanted legs of walnut or natural ash finish; its different options in high-quality upholstery, and a strong molded fiberglass shell, with high-quality urethane foam.

For inspo, info, and great offers in furniture, don’t miss the opportunity in Barcelona Designs, the alternative for Mid Century Modern style furniture, with masterpieces like the Barcelona Chair or the Hans Wegner Shell Chair.