Muuto
| Private | |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Kristian Byrge (CEO) |
| Products | Furniture, design products |
| Website | www.muuto.com |
Muuto is a Scandinavian design company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The product range includes furniture and other design products.[1]
History
Muuto was founded by Kristian Byrge and Peter Bonnen in 2006. Byrge had previously been involved in the foundation of Noma.[2] In August 2014, Maj Invest Equity acquired a 45 % share of the company.[3]
Products
Muuto collaborates with leading Scandinavian designers who are paid through royalties. The products are sold through 1,300 distributors in 52 countries (2014).[4]
Muuto Talent Award
Since 2010 Muuto has hosted an annual talent award for Nordic student.
- 2012 winners
- [5]
- 1st prize: David Geckeler (Royal Danish Design School) for Nerd Chair
- 2nd prize: Caroline Olsson (Akershus University) for Bambi Table
- 3rd prize: Marte Straalberg (Bergen National Academy of the Arts) for Sprinkle Lamp
See also
References
- ↑ "Is Copenhagen the new Milan?". Dezeen (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Kristian Byrge: Visionen har første prioritet". go.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Tre-cifret millionbeløb skal globalisere Muuto". RetailNews (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Muuto enters into partnership with Maj Invest EquityMuuto". Maj Invest (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "3rd Annual Muuto Talent Award Winners!Filmdatabase". Yanke Design (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.