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Winter Wonderland

Lately Sweden has been transformed into a truly Christmasy Winter Wonderland. What better way to bring this feeling inside than to furnish your interiors with our  Snowflakes table.

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Installation with Snowflakes

The Snowflakes table is designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, and just like the real snowflakes covering our streets, every Snowflake table is unique. Claesson Koivisto Rune were inspiration by photographer Wilson Bentley who devoted his career to documenting the uniqueness of snowflakes with his camera.

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Snowflakes tables

Every unique table patterna is randomly generated by a computer. We made this possible in 2010 when we introduced an innovative production method that allows us to combine unique design with serial production.

Snowflakes’ table top is glacier white, just like its stand. The stand is available in three different heights, making the possibility for variation infinite.

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Offecct at Orgatec 2012 – Welcome to Cologne!

Next week this year’s edition of ORGATEC will open in Cologne, and we at Offecct will have a strong presence with representatives from Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and – of course – from different regions of Germany (North, West and South).

On October 24th at 2PM we will arrange an informal press conference together with German designer duo Läufer+Keichel, who will tell us about their work as designers, their company and the succesful cooperation with Offecct and share their thouhgts about the future of design.

Offecct at Orgatec 2012

Offecct at Orgatec 2012

Products showcased will be:

The theme of ORGATEC 2012 is “Moderne Arbeitswelten” where the focus lies on the flexibility of the dynamic working environments of the future, which fits well with Offecct’s solutions for active, innovative and creative meeting places. Offecct’s strong offer within sustainable design is also in tune with ORGATEC’s theme “Green Offices”.

ORGATEC takes place from Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th of October, between 9am och 6pm. Offecct’s stand is in booth C030 in Hall 09.1.

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Float High Auctioned at Bukowskis

#design #bukowskis

One of our beautiful Float High easy chairs is up for auction at Bukowskis. It is upholstered in a skyblue fabric, and has cushions in a striped multicolored fabric.

Bukowskis is the Nordic leading art business. Founded in 1870 by Polish nobleman Henryk Bukowski, Bukowskis have conducted the greatest auctions in Sweden for the past 140 years, including the collection of King Charles XV in 1873 and the estate of Master director Ingmar Bergman in 2009.

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Float High by Claesson Koivisto Rune

The creation of Float High was made with an architectural approach with the goal of creating low-key furniture with a strong sense of presence – something that is very obvious in this easy chair. The design was prompted by Koivisto’s own needs, which involved a lot of travelling and many meetings in public settings.

Below some other versions of Float.

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Float by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Eero Koivisto himself says of the creation: “I noticed the same behavior in everyone involved in business meetings. People lean forward in the very low seats, try to conceal their computer screen, and hold their hand around their mouth while talking on their mobile phone. I wondered whether I could create a piece of furniture that felt like it was a small, separate room. I started with Float, which I had previously designed for Offecct, and pulled up the edges just far enough so that when you sit up very straight you can see over the edge, but when you sit back you get a private and secluded space.”

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Float Light by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Float is a series of easy chairs and sofas available with the backrest and sides in different heights.

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Salone del Mobile News #11: FASTBACK by Claesson Koivisto Rune

#isalone design

Our collaboration with Claesson Koivisto Rune goes back 20 years. For this years collection, the design trio has designed two products for Offecct, one of them being FASTBACK.

Fastback by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

Fastback by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

FASTBACK is an upholstered conference chair. The chair has an excellent comfort; even when you have been sitting for a really long time the chair remains comfortable. This is the result of our use of the technology used in car sears, where the secret lies with the use of suspension systems.

Fastback by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

Fastback by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

FASTBACK has a soft, yet alert and crisp design language. The chair is characterized by its rounded angles, which is not only a visual characteristic but a feature that adds to the comfort; when one changes seating position one does not encounter hard or uncomfortable angles. FASTBACK is available as a chair and an armchair.

 

About Claesson Koivisto Rune

Claesson Koivisto Rune has since the start 1993 obtained international recognition and received several honorable awards. Claesson Koivisto Rune design both buildings and interior details. The list of performed projects contains buildings, private homes, offices, exhibitions, advertising agencies, restaurants and hotels. Among the many awards the agency has received are Elle Interiör Design Award, magazine Disajn’s award Designer of the Year.

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Salone del Mobile News #4: NOBIS by Claesson Koivisto Rune

#salone #salonedelmobile

Claesson Koivisto Rune has designed two new products for this year’s collection, one of the being NOBIS, a table that was originally created for the new luxury hotel Nobis in Stockholm where Claesson Koivisto Rune were responsible for the interior design.

Nobis table by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Offecct

Nobis table by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Offecct

The trio designed the table for the Gold Bar of the hotel. NOBIS was initially produced entirely in brass. We all thought that the result was very successful and decided this year to develop a whole product line with the name NOBIS.

Nobis table by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Offecct

Nobis table by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Offecct

NOBIS has a distinguished characteristic with a form that can be described as a sort of round square, that is to say, the square that constitutes the table top has no sharp angles but is characterized by a round softness.

Nobis tables by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

Nobis tables by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

This particular form, even though present everywhere in our surrounding, often goes unnoticed. But the form can for example be found in soaps, spoons and old TV-sets. So the form is not new, and can be expressed with the help of a mathematical formula that Claesson Koivisto Rune departed from when the design program for NOBIS was created.

 

About Claesson Koivisto Rune

Claesson Koivisto Rune has since the start 1993 obtained international recognition and received several honorable awards. Claesson Koivisto Rune design both buildings and interior details. The list of performed projects contains buildings, private homes, offices, exhibitions, advertising agencies, restaurants and hotels. Among the many awards the agency has received are Elle Interiör Design Award, magazine Disajn’s award Designer of the Year.

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New! Nobis Table by Claesson Koivisto Rune

#sdw12 #sff12 #sthlmdesignweek #stockholmfurniturefair

One of Claesson Koivisto Rune new products for Offecct this year is NOBIS, a table that was originally created for the new luxury hotel Nobis in Stockholm where Claesson Koivisto Rune were responsible for the interior design.

The design trio designed the table for the Gold Bar of the hotel. NOBIS was initially produced entirely in brass. We all thought that the result was very successful and decided this year to develop a whole product line with the name NOBIS.

Nobis Table by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

Nobis Table by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

NOBIS has a distinguished characteristic: its form can be described as a sort of round square, that is to say, the square that constitutes the table top has no sharp angles but is characterized by a round softness.

This particular form is present everywhere in our surrounding, often without us ever noticing it. The form can for example be found in soaps, spoons and old TV-sets. So the form is not new, and can be expressed with the help of a mathematical formula that Claesson Koivisto Rune departed from when the design program for NOBIS was created.

Nobis Table by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

Nobis Table by Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune

NOBIS fits well into any kind of environments, its form allows for many people to be seated around it at the same time. NOBIS comes in five different sizes, and can also be produced with the table top in the form of a square or a circle.

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Claesson Koivisto Rune Party at OFFECCT’s Showroom

#sdw12 #sff12 #sthlmdesignweek #stockholmfurniturefair

2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the collaboration between Offecct and Claesson Koivisto Rune. Yesterday night Offecct opened an exhibition tracing the 15 years of successful design and cooperation. Below are some pictures just before the party started!

Claesson Koivisto Rune Exhibition at Offecct's Showroom, photo: Jann Lipka

Claesson Koivisto Rune Exhibition at Offecct's Showroom, photo: Jann Lipka

The exhibition, which can be viewed at the Offecct showroom at Torsgatan 13, in Stockholm (click here for map), exhibits well known designs that have become some of Offecct’s bestsellers throughout the years.

Claesson Koivisto Rune Exhibition at Offecct's Showroom, photo: Jann Lipka

Claesson Koivisto Rune Exhibition at Offecct's Showroom, photo: Jann Lipka

You also have the unique opportunity to learn more about Claesson Koivisto Rune through the exhibition of designs and projects that never hit the market, as well as through some less well-known projects. The exhibition promises an exciting and informative insight into 15 years of valuable cooperation.

Claesson Koivisto Rune Exhibition at Offecct's Showroom, photo: Jann Lipka

Claesson Koivisto Rune Exhibition at Offecct's Showroom, photo: Jann Lipka

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No Christmas Without Snowflakes

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Christmas is approaching, but here in Sweden, the snow isn’t. OFFECCT Snowflakes can help you get that perfect snowy Christmassy feeling no matter the outdoor temperature.

Snowflakes

The Snowflakes table is designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, and is as unique as a real snowflake. Their inspiration came from photographer Wilson Bentley who devoted his career to documenting the uniqueness of snowflakes with his camera.

3 Snowflakes

Every table has its pattern randomly generated by a computer, so no to patterns are alike. We made this possible in 2010 when we introduced an innovative production method that allows us to combine unique design with serial production.

6 Snowflakes

Snowflakes’ table top is glacier white, just like its stand. The stand is available in three different heights, making the possibility for variation infinite.

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OFFECCT Voices:

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OFFECCT Voices: is a documentary book giving an insight into the OFFECCT history. People both from within and outside of the company give captivating accounts of how our little company grew into becoming a significant actor on the international market. It also gives an insight into contemporary design and industrial history.

OFFECCT Voices

OFFECCT Voices

Mixed with sections of images and external voices talking about OFFECCT, a dinner conversation between CEO Kurt Tingdal, Design Manager Anders Englund, Art Director Eero Koivisto, and writer Max Fraser takes the reader through the book’s 242 pages.

Read fascinating testimonies from Alfredo Häberli, Patrick Norguet, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Karim Rashid, Ineke Hans, Luca Nichetto and Christophe Pillet, all prominent designers who have worked with OFFECCT over the years, and learn more about what keeps us going!

Click to read more.

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Please click here for more images from the book and information on how to order the book.

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Elle Interiör Showcased Amazonas at the Hem&Villa Fair

#offecct #swgreen #elle

During the Hem&Villa Fair (home and house in Swedish) held in Stockholm October 13-16 visitors could admire the OFFECCT tables Amazonas at ELLE Interiör’s booth. The Fair presents the green trends for the home of tomorrow through a wealth of tools, materials and interior design.

Elle Interiör Showcased Amazonas at the Hem&Villa Fair

Elle Interiör Showcased Amazonas at the Hem&Villa Fair

Amazonas is designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune. Parts of the proceeds from the Amazonas nesting tables support The Children’s Rainforest, preserving rainforests in Central America. Amazonas table are Eco labelled whit the Nordic Swan.

More information about the Amazonas table here >>

The next Fair will be held in Gothenburg October 27-30.

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