Schulterklappe
c. 1936
Erwin Schwabe’s 1936 drawing, 'Epaulet,' presents a delightfully bizarre object that straddles the line between furniture and fashion. Imagine a high-backed chair with a stern, rectangular face, but instead of legs, it wears a heavy, pleated skirt that pools on the floor like a Victorian crinoline. The muted yellows and greens give it an almost military or ceremonial feel, fitting for a title that references the ornamental shoulder pieces worn on uniforms. It’s a surreal, whimsical design that leaves you wondering if it’s meant to be sat upon or worn into battle.
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