With Loft, designer Thomas Bentzen has designed for Muuto a simple and pure chair, characterised by the combination of materials and particular attention to detail. The steel structure contrasts with the warmth of wood, moulded to fit the body. In a nostalgic nod to industrial design, the frame - with wider legs at the back - is welded to provide greater stability and durability to the chair. Exploring the limits of materials, the wooden seat and backrest are curved to create new proportions that are both functional and sophisticated, to adapt to any environment with maximum comfort.
Founded in 2010, the Thomas Bentzen design studio is based in Copenhagen. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - School of Design in 2003, Thomas Bentzen has headed Muuto's Design department from 2013 to 2015, having previously been appointed Design Manager from 2011 to 2013 within the same company. His work is characterised by simplicity, rationality and functionality. Thomas Bentzen likes to create products that make sense in everyday life while meeting human needs. Its aim is to stimulate curiosity. Thomas Bentzen combines the use of materials and new technologies with traditional craftsmanship. " For me, sustainability means quality, form and function and putting an immense amount of energy into making virtues into necessities." His reputation extends to the creation of the iconic Cover Chair and his taste for sustainable products. His collaborations with Hay, Louis Poulsen, Menu and Muuto are testament to his talent. He never forgets to add a playful touch to his creations, as in the case of the Shade Bin. "Scandinavian design has always been about honesty and functionality, mixed with poetry. That's the way I like it. I think that Scandinavian designers have succeeded in bringing their heritage into an era where we are no longer at the side of the cabinetmaker, but are challenged and excited by new materials and new ways of producing. "
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MUUTO
Founded in 2006 by Peter Bonnen and Kristian Byrge, the Danish brand, Muuto is a young design publishing house that asserts its ambition to perpetuate the Golden Age of Scandinavian design by encouraging continuous innovation and creativity. Muuto publishes iconic design furniture such as the must-have Around coffee tables, the Split dining table, chairs, armchairs, and stools like Fiber and Nerd, the Stacked modular shelving, and the Outline sofas, an iconic design by Anderssen & Voll that combines comfort, elegance, and modernity.