Prowling through Copenhagen's legendary Illums Bolighus last summer, I fell deeply in love with this mobile from Flensted. Not only did the gorgeous grown-up silhouette offer a slice of Danish design on a dime (I snagged it for a mere $25 CAD), but it made the perfect souvenir, as mobiles are a traditional Danish craft. It was Christian Flensted, back in 1954, who conceived the mobile as a moving work of art for the home (and not just something to hang above the crib), and his legacy of perfectly balanced and sophisticated hanging sculptures is now carried on by his wife and son.

Flensted launched his collection over 55 years ago with "Lucky Storks" - a design that's just as popular today. Now that's staying power!

This design, "Flowing Rhythm", featured prominently in the bedroom of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in the film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?". Very midcentury modern!

I love "Andersen's Ballet" - a nod to famed Dane Hans Christian Andersen.

But it's the swirling, twirling animal mobiles that first got me hooked...

"Feline Mobile"

"Seahorse Mobile"

"Swallow"

"Swans"

And no, you don't have to catch the next flight to Copenhagen to get your hands on these graceful works of art - they're now available at retailers across Canada from about $27 each. Call Euro Design Canada at 866-932-0261 for your closest dealer.

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