danish design
If Scandinavian design to you means all those midcentury greats such Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen and Hans Wegner, it’s time to get with the 21st century and feast your eyes on the work of companies such as Bolia which continue in the spirit of their not so distant forefathers. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, it’s a big brand that’s curiously perhaps not as well known as it deserves to be here in the UK. It’s products are in the Heal’s/Conran price range, which means while it’s not high street inexpensive, it is do-able even if it means saving up for a while to make that purchase. And its designs
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Above: new for 2020, Arc collection for informal everyday dining includes bowls, plates, cups and jugs in muted colours and slightly irregular shapes. Pieces are made from porcelain Below: portable Pica LED lamp with rechargeable battery for outdoor use. Bolia has also this year produced a collection of outdoor furniture
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This Danish furniture brand turns 20 this year. With terrific eco credentials, it offers timeless contemporary style and lasting quality
offer that timeless Scandinavian simplicity that appeals to people all over the world. It’s contemporary furniture that’s easy to live with, comfortable, tactile and laid-back smart without being posh or stuffy. And perhaps not a surprise as our Scandi brethren have been committed eco-warriors for longer than the rest of us, Bolia is a good green company to do business with. It uses certified materials, such as FSC timbers, it manufactures in European factories where environmental standards are high, it innovates with new materials such as those made from waste plastic and it’s increasingly using fabrics for upholstery that have cradle to cradle certification. Among them is Danish textile company Gabriel’s Gaja fabric, a New Zealand wool available in 35 colours produced using no harmful substances and which is compostable. A lot of pieces are hand-made, Bolia believes in craftsmanship not mass production, and it’s happy to meet bepoke requirements. 2020 has been a tough year globally because of Covid19 decomag 26
