Child chair designed in 1962 by Nanna Ditzel. This 'Toadstool' was manufactured by the Danish company Kolds Savvaerk.

The stool came about because of the observation that children can never sit still, constantly stand up (on the chair) and that it regularly falls over. This prompted Nanna Ditzel to design a chair that can be turned over and stacked. The different existing sizes ensured that the stool could simply 'grow along' and thus become a piece of furniture for life.

This piece of furniture is an early version in Oregon pine, a type of wood that is loved for its durability and beautiful appearance. The fact that it was used by children for many years can be seen from the traces of use. For example, there are dents in the wood and there is wear on the edges. It also looks like there is a crack on one side that was glued, causing a dark stripe to run through the wood. However, these traces of use contribute to a beautiful patina, making it a beautiful item in an interior, for example as a base for a lamp, plant, etc.

Nanna Ditzel was a true design icon. She worked tirelessly in the field for more than fifty years, won major awards and recognitions (including the Lunning Prize, three silver medals and a gold at the Milan Triennale, and the Lifelong Artist's Grant from the Danish Ministry of Culture) and created works that are still bestsellers today.