Legendary furniture designer Hans. J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed upward of 500 chairs in his lifetime, more than 100 of which were mass-produced. A pioneer of “organic functionality,” he combined beautiful, sculptural elements, high-quality materials and utilitarian qualities.

Because 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of Wegner’s birth, Danish furniture company Carl Hansen & Son, the largest manufacturer of Wegner’s pieces in the world, collaborated with British fashion designer Paul Smith and textile-maker Maharam to re-imagine some of his most iconic works.

The limited-edition collection features vibrant riffs on the shell chair, lounge chair, wing chair, wishbone chair and sofas, upholstered in bright, striped worsted-wool textiles by Smith and Maharam.

Details: paulsmithcelebrateswegner.com

Trade Union trunk show at Mon Wharf

Trade Union, a biannual trunk show that seeks to bring together the best of established and emerging brands, has partnered with lead sponsor Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to bring a trunk show event to the Mon Wharf, Downtown, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

Vendors will sell homewares, clothing, furniture, leather goods, stationary and books. The event will include exclusive previews from Takö, the newest Downtown venture from the Meat & Potatoes team to feature globally inspired tacos, and 4121 Main, a mixed-use space featuring handmade goods, art, workshops, events and an espresso bar coming soon to Lawrenceville.

The event is free and open to the public.

Details: search “Mid-Atlantic Mercantile & Urbanist pres. TRADE UNION: A/W” on Facebook.

Stan Hywet Mansion trip set

Tickets are on sale for the Greensburg Garden Center’s bus trip to the Stan Hywet Mansion and Gardens in Akron on Dec. 11.

The mansion is the former estate of R.A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

The bus will leave at 12:30 p.m. from the garden center and return at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $80 for non-members. Reservations must be made by Nov. 11.

Details: 724-837-0245

Waste, recyling collections

Westmoreland Cleanways’ annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Westmoreland County Community College.

Household substances commonly marked “toxic,” “hazardous” or “dispose according to local waste regulations” will be accepted, such as aerosol cans, automotive fluids, degreasers, drain cleaners, fertilizers, old gasoline and fuel mixes, insecticides, pesticides, pool chemicals, metal polishes, old chemistry sets and wood preservatives.

All oil-based and alkyd paints, lacquers, paint thinners and other solvents will also be accepted.

Materials that will not be accepted include explosives/ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, medicines or medical waste.

Disposal is free for residents of sponsoring municipalities and employees of sponsoring corporations. Other individuals may be charged up to $40 depending on the quantity of material to be disposed.

For complete lists of acceptable material and sponsors, visit westmorelandcleanways.org or call 724-879-4020.

• A hard-to-recycle collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Mall at Robinson.

Computers, cell phones, printer and toner cartridges, compact fluorescent bulbs, microwave ovens and polystyrene packing material will be among the items collected.

Most items are free, but there are minimal charges for small Freon appliances, fluorescent tubes, tires, alkaline batteries and other items.

The event is held by the nonprofit Pennsylvania Resources Council. A $5-per-television donation is suggested to help the council hold these collections.

Details: 412-488-7490, ext. 236 or prc.org.

— Staff and wire reports

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