Fogia launches furniture collection that pays homage to the 1970s
Rich colours, curved shapes and heavy fabrics all feature in the latest collection from Swedish furniture brand Fogia, which is launching at Stockholm Design Week.
A curved armchair by Luca Nichetto, a set of brown-hued ceramic dishes by Note Design Studio and a tan-leather seat by Stefan Borselius are among the 14 products in Fogia's 2018 collection, which combines Scandinavian minimalism with 1970s forms and colours.
Other highlights include a set of geometric upholstered poufs, a side table and shelving unit with matching circular details, and a series of patterned rugs.
"We always strive to make furniture with international elegance," said company CEO Marcus Huber. "We create high-quality furniture with a design that lasts for a long time ? that's our philosophy."
Stockholm-based Note Design Studio has contributed three designs to the collection. As well as the pedestal-shaped Upp ceramics, the studio designed a glass pendant light that resembles stretched fabric in shape, and a huge oak table that pays tribute to Japanese joinery.
According to Note's co-founder Cristiano Pigazzini, the table was originally designed as a meeting table for its own office.
"Our idea was to make something that you never throw away, that lasts forever," he explained. "It's a very simple construction, inspired by the Japanese way of pinning."
Pigazzini also worked with the other designers that created pieces for the collection, to ensure they ...
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