Hasta La Ideas

A Core77 reader wrote in to ask about the provenance of this enormous horse made from wood cut-offs, which we spotted at Holz-Handwerk.

Called the “Workhorse of Peace and Hope,” it was made by Italian furniture outfit Riva to symbolize the dedication and perseverance of Italian craftsmanship.

And speaking of wooden animals, here’s something I never expected to see being sold by Restoration Hardware: A line of Hand-Carved Game Trophies made out of basswood.

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