The Sieni Chair, designed by Michael Yarinsky, is named after the word for mushroom in Finnish, with a form that alludes to fungal structures - stems, hypha, caps, and gills. We invite the pieces to take root in space and spread their atmosphere. Curiously soft and hard at the same moment, the chair begs you to sit down.
Studies show that Nordic people are among the happiest on Earth. Nordic Happiness is the grand theme and guiding star for the Finnish brand, Made by Choice. Founding partners Niclas Ahlström, Sebastian Jansson, and Lasse Laine's vision is based on the added value of collective creation, while promoting sustainable Nordic values through authentic design. Rooted in the traditions of Finnish woodworking, Choice is a creative powerhouse of collaborative thinkers, believers and makers. They are committed to producing durable, bold and innovative designs at reasonable prices, combining contemporary woodworking methods with modern technology.
The Airisto Side Table/Bench is multifunctional. The natural ash accents the beautiful features of the wood; the other color option is stained black, which highlights the shape of the product, representative to designer Joanna Laajisto’s work. "A good product has to fit in different environments from the modern and minimalist to rich and classical," explains Laajisto. The simple and modest design language of the Airisto furniture emphasizes the asymmetric shape of the foot structure.
The Airisto collection also includes a Stool/Side Table, Coffee Table, and Work Desk
The Kolho Dining Chair "...is formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is inspired by Apollo landing and a small town called Kolho in Finland. The serpent represents temptation and chaos which supports the flat plane of reason. The space between Reason and Chaos is that of PLAY. This is the space where our human animal truly shows its greatest self." — Matthew Day Jackson, artist (Hauser & Wirth).
The Kolho collection also includes a Two-Seater, Lounge Chair, Dining Table, and Coffee Table
The stackable Laulu Chair was originally designed by Matti Klenell for Finland Music Hall of Fame in Helsinki that opened in October 2019. Due to the skilled CNC wood milling know-how in the Made By Choice factory, located outside Salo in a building once used by the Finnish home electronics company Salora, the chair came to take its initial inspiration from old school hifi design with its often perforated wooden surfaces. This concept led further in to a piece of furniture rooted in tradition but with an absolute contemporary expression.
Named after the hometown of Made by Choice manufacturing, the Halikko Stool is light and sleek, with a simple structure and obscurely quirky characteristics. Halikko draws a natural continuation of the exploratory work by Choice on straight-forward structures, and expressive graphic surface treatments. Halikko draws its simple characteristics based on pure lines. Halikko is as pleasing to use at home as in collective spaces.
The Halikko collection also includes the Halikko Lounge Chair, Halikko Dining Chair, Halikko Table, Halikko Bar Stool, and Halikko Bar Chair
Named after the hometown of Made by Choice manufacturing, the Halikko Dining Chair is light and sleek, with a simple structure and obscurely quirky characteristics. Halikko draws a natural continuation of the exploratory work by Choice on straight-forward structures, and expressive graphic surface treatments. Halikko draws its simple characteristics based on pure lines. Halikko is as pleasing to use at home as in collective spaces.
As seen at the Tokyo 2020 Metsä Pavilion.
The Lonna Bar Stool was originally introduced as part of a café interior at the historical island of Lonna, right outside the coast of Helsinki. Only recently introduced for the public and now popular destination among young urbanites, this rugged and rocky skerry has a long history serving as a military base and naval demagnetization station for ships to defend against magnetic mines. In the spirit of the original machinery found on the island, the T-shaped supportive structure becomes the characteristic element of the Lonna series.
Also available in the Lonna collection are the Lonna Bench, Lonna Stool, Lonna Umbrella Stand, and Lonna Coat Rack.
Due to the skilled CNC wood milling know-how in the Made By Choice factory, located outside Salo in a building once used by the Finnish home electronics company Salora, the Laulu Cabinet designed by Matti Klenell came to take its initial inspiration from old school hifi design with its often perforated wooden surfaces. This concept led further into a piece of furniture rooted in tradition but with an absolute contemporary expression.
The Fem Work Desk is a compact piece of home office furniture, created in collaboration with Interior Architects FYRA. Fem is a multifunctional desk that is easy to adjust, functions perfectly for working both sitting and standing, looks beautiful and has a purpose – even if not used as a work desk.
The Goma Armchair designed by Thomas Sandell features a unique curved frame and upholstered seat.
The Goma Bar Chair designed by Thomas Sandell features a unique curved frame and upholstered seat.
The Goma collection also includes the Goma Armchair and the Goma Dining Chair.
The Tikku Dining Table designed by Ari Kanerva was inspired by the "flatpack" concept, with different sized sticks piercing each other to provide the necessary base for various furniture designs. The variation in the thickness of the sticks and the wood requirements as a material, plus the correct composition of this structurally durable solution, makes for a discrete yet playful design.
Also available in the Tikku collection are the Tikku Side Table and Tikku Stool.
Choice products are developed and manufactured at their own factory in south-western Finland by some of the best craftsmen in the world. Made by Choice is inspired by heritage and Nordic urban lifestyle. They collaborate with leading designers and ambitious interior architects on site-specific projects to create new urban spaces. Featuring designers such as Joanna Laajisto, Matti Klenell, Michael Yarinsky, Thomas Sandell, and more.
To find out how our pieces can enhance your design project, please contact us at 312.329.9000 for Chicago or 212.262.9000 for New York or email [email protected]. Haute Living's design professionals are ready to assist your needs in every aspect of the design process - from conception and technical specification to final delivery and installation.
