Streamliner (1984)
Streamliner, a wooden toy by Ulf Hanses for Playsam
The Playsam Streamliner is a solid wooden toy car designed by Ulf Hanses and put into production in 1984. It has become an icon of Scandinavian design, appreciated for its innovative and timeless style.
The Streamliner is characterized by a classic, organic design, with soft lines and a high-gloss finish with non-toxic paint. It is considered an icon of Playsam design. Its shape is characterized by classic, clean, and stylized lines, with a very simple yet sophisticated design, particularly appreciated for its timeless elegance.
Its dimensions are 13.5 cm long, 7.0 cm wide, and 6.5 cm high. Colors: Beige (Classic Nature), black, silver, and other color variations.
The design combines functionality and aesthetic beauty, with a smooth surface and rounded shapes reminiscent of a racing car or a stylized vintage car. This high-quality wooden model combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design, synonymous with elegance and simplicity, and is representative of the Playsam brand.
The Streamliner comes in a box and is a popular object both as an educational toy and a decorative element thanks to its quality and meticulously crafted design with attention to detail. It is suitable for children aged 1 year and up.
The Streamliner was selected as a "Swedish Design Classic" by the Swedish National Museum for its inventive style and elegant surface.
Ulf Hanses is a playful functionalist designer who has collaborated with Playsam since its inception and designed the famous Streamliner. Hanses's design work is based on simple toys, drawing on careful attention to form, volume, and proportion.
Boda Nova, Ikea, Playsam, and Handitech have commissioned Hanses's work.
Hanses has participated in numerous design exhibitions, both national and international, and is represented at the Tokyo Toy Museum and the Japan Toy Museum, among others. He has received numerous awards for "Excellent Swedish Design Form."
