Get to know the creators

Aage Østergaard is a Danish furniture company founded in 1964 and currently run by the 2nd generation of the Østergaard family. Over the years, they have developed long term production partners in many European locations as well as in China, however, continue to assemble, finish, and package products at their facility in Denmark – to ensure the quality of every single product. All Aage Østergaard manufacturers are FSC® certified and exclusively use renewable energy, primarily solar, to power their production.

 

  

Lind has been a cherished partner since 2008, crafting exquisitely handcrafted furniture that we adore, including our all-time customer favourite, the Noora modular sofa. They make sure to only use responsibly sourced wood in all our wood designs, all of which is FSC® certified, and are working on transitioning from traditional energy sources to renewable ones, currently at 25% from primarily hydropower.

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Spin Valis create some of our most beloved wood designs, such as the Graceful table series. They operate a 7500 m² production facility in the town of Pozega, located in eastern Croatia, employing around 400 people. Focusing on local raw materials, they use their own sawmill to process wood – FSC® certified beech and oak – all sourced from local forests within an 80-100 km radius. They have also managed to become energy neutral, after installing smart solar panels on rooftops and they utilise production waste to create and sell briquettes, both locally and to neighbouring countries.

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HMS is located just a short bike ride from our HQ and have been a trusted partner of ours since 2006. They are invested in being an inclusive and socially responsible workplace, which is why they cooperate with the local municipality to offer flexible working conditions for employees with reduced work capacity or disabilities. Their production is FSC® certified and have introduced an IT solution to track all wood consumption – an essential step in calculating the CO2eq emission of their products.

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Kebe has been a trusted partner of ours for more than 18 years, crafting many of our superbly comfortable upholstered designs. They're committed to only use using FSC© certified wood and 100% recycled and biodegradable packaging materials. The team relies on their specialists’ know-how to maintain the high quality and minimize waste, helping to reduce their environmental footprint. Additionally, they collaborate with a partner that turns production waste into RDF – an alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

 

For over five decades, Kvist has been committed to creating designer furniture of the finest quality and has been a significant partner for us for many years, with production facilities in both Denmark and Latvia. In an effort to reduce their environmental impact, they use wood waste for internal heating and assure all wood applied in our wood designs is FSC® certified.

 

  

Wajnert Meble is a family company founded in 1985, and their strong family values continue to be at the core of their business. They support employees as well as their families when in need, prioritising their health and safety above all else. And by investing in training and education, as well as language courses, they help them develop skills to become experts in their fields. On the environmental side, the goal is to reduce the amount of production waste by approximately 20% – as well as increase the number of solar power panels by 75% by 2025.

 

Italsed creates many of our dining chairs and is one of Italy’s most respected chair manufacturers. Since 1983, they have crafted chairs of the finest quality, in exclusively FSC® certified wood and other controlled materials. Located in Udine, an area known in Italy as the Chair District, where chairs have been produced since the 1800s. They are a member of CATAS, the largest European laboratory for testing and for applied research in the wood and furniture sector, and consistently reinvest resources into better productions practices. Also, they have been essential for us in achieving the EU Ecolabel certification for our Swing dining chair with oak veneer seat.

 

  

When it comes to handcrafting undeniably inviting sofas, Softcom has been our go-to partner ever since they helped us create the Sepia back in 2013. Their production is FSC® and BSCI certified, the latter documenting a company's commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical business practices. A proof of which is the fact that their extraordinarily skilled craftsmen and -women, on average, have been with Softcom for more than 10 years.

 

  

Actona Poland Sp. z o.o. is all about handcrafted furniture, and they're truly passionate about creating only the highest quality, combining the best of traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art techniques. They are FSC® certified and have implemented preventative medical services to support the long-term health of all employees. Additionally, they are ISO 9001 certified – meaning that all processes in the company are oriented towards creating long-lasting products.

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Since 1961, Hammel Furniture has been synonymous with beautiful carpentry and extraordinary craftsmanship based on Nordic design traditions. They are FSC® certified and at least 70% of the chipboard used consists of recycled wood, produced in Denmark. Their two production facilities in Denmark run on 100% renewable energy.

 

Massimo specialises in producing rugs and other luxurious textiles in India, leveraging the region's exceptional skill in creating high-quality, handwoven rugs. They are OEKOTEX® STANDARD 100 certified, and most products are handmade from natural materials like 100% pure wool. As an amfori member, they require BSCI audits from all suppliers and maintain close communication on working conditions and social responsibility. Additionally, all their paper packaging is FSC® certified.