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Jørgen Tengesdal and Eikund will make the Norwegian furniture designers world stars. Names like Fredrik A. Kayser, Torbjørn Afdal and Sven Ivar Dysthe will challenge the star status of Danes like Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and Hans J. Wegner - from Hellvik in Eigersund municipality.

Read the article in the Rosenkilden magzine here (Norwegian)

Eikund is forging a path of rediscovery in the history of Norwegian Design. This company, located in Hellvik, Norway has been scouring public and private records to uncover hidden gems to bring to the public eye. Their collection is not a body of work completed by a single artist, but rather a conglomeration of designers working during the mid-twentieth century. These pieces have clear inspiration from the modernistic trends of the time, being simple, functional, and beautifully crafted.

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Eikund will be showcasing Norwegian design furniture at Oslo Desgin Fair January 22 - 24 in Lillestrøm, Norway. We’ll be present on our stand together with our danish contract dealer, Holmris B8, and look forward to meeting you there. In Hall C, Oslo Design Fair have gathered exhibitors in interior, furnishing & illustration as well as those targeting project and architecture markets. You will find our stand at C01-50-4.

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Eikund and Hadeland Glassverk has a joint stand at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair that takes place February 4 - 8 in Stockholm, Sweden. You will find our stand at C05:18.

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In this month's Scan Magazine, Eikund is represented with the Isbjørn figure on the "We love this..." pages. “We love this Isbjørn figure from Eikund, a new company re-launching Norwegian design classics that will most definitely impress. It is a physical pictogram resulting in a beautiful interpretation of the polar bear. Originally designed in 1955 by Arne Tjomsland, known for giving shape to animals from the Nordic fauna, this beautiful figure brings a piece of the Arctic into your home.”

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The chair 'Hertug' is represented in this months Elle Decoration magazine. Discover the best in Scandinavian design at Aram Store as it holds a month-long celebration of classic and contemporary brands. Hailing from Norway, this new brand celebrates the country’s unsung furniture heroes, such as Fredrik A Kayser’s 1959 ‘Hertug’ chair. Its collection features elegant seating and tables in leather and wood.

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The founders of Eikund relaunch Norwegian furniture classics. A startup success, which is also winning more and more awards.

Read the article on dnbnyheter.no (Norwegian)

Broadway by Torbjørn Afdal – relaunched by Eikund, is nominated in Bo Bedre’s design awards in the same category as last year – «Årets relansering» (Relaunch of the year). The awards are held on August 28th. The jury says: Torbjørn Afdal won gold at the craft fair So Wohnt Europe in Munich in 1959 with the chair Broadway, and it's not hard to understand why. The rigid oak frame is nicely broken by the softpadded leather seat, while horn-like protrusions finishes the design in a devilish way. Eikund who has specializes in relaunches of Norwegian design, is also behind this.

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"As a small fishing village on the western coast of Norway, Hellvik is perhaps best known for its unspoilt beauty and vast wilderness than bustling design scene. However, all eyes are currently on this Nordic spot as a thriving community of Norwegian designers is making waves both nationally and internationally, thanks to their elegant designs, marrying high- quality materials with functionality and timeless aesthetics." — © OnOffice magazine, as featured in June 2019

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Thursday 20th June the Mixology awards were held in London. Krysset by Eikund was one of the finalists in the category loose furniture product of the year and won the award. Mixology is the UK’s most prestigious, must-attend award ceremony and summer ball, created for the dynamic and innovative interior design community.

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This chair was first made in the 1950s in Norway, and still stands in a number of homes. Now it is in production again and is nominated for Britain's largest design award, Mixology Awards.

Read the article on nrk.no (Norwegian)

Oslo: The chair "Krysset" won “Klassikerprisen” (the classics prize) at the Design Industry's award Tuesday 11th June. This design icon was designed by Fredrik A. Kayser in 1955.

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– Vi skal fronte norsk design, sier Jørgen Tengesdal,  administrerende direktør i Eikund, møbelprodusenten som dro på skattejakt etter designklassikere og nå bygger opp en kolleksjon med møbler som i mange tilfeller aldri tidligere har vært i produksjon. I september er Eikund blant utstillerne du kan møte under Designers’ Saturday.

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«Another Scandi brand making inroads into the UK this spring is Eikund. The company was founded three years ago by Morten Hippe, Frode Tingbø and Jørgen Tengesdal, who embarked on a year-long ‘treasure hunt’ for forgotten, mid-century Norwegian designs to bring back to life.»

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With its striking fjords and spectacular landscapes, Norway is the quintessence of natural beauty. Beyond the northern lights, breathtaking scenery and midnight sun, however, this Nordic nation is home to a quality that can’t be captured in a photograph or put into words: kos, the small joys that make us feel safe and content.

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«The new owners sourced inspiration from transatlantic journeys, forgotten cocktail recipes, dining menus and original glassware mouldings»

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With an ambition to showcase the best in Norwegian furniture design, young company Eikund has launched in the UK.

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"Vi har påtatt oss flere roller i Eikund, blant annet å være møbelleverandører, i tillegg til at vi har en slags presentasjons- og kurator-rolle" — Tre & Profil er fagbladet for trevare- og innredningsbransjen.

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Minimalist, mid-century classics are making a comeback. Clare Dowdy picks the designs keeping the style alive.

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Throughout 2015 Eikund went treasure hunting across the country rummaging attics and archives to discover Norway’s hidden furniture gems. They talked, traveled and drank copious cups of coffee on a mission to highlight Norway’s forgotten design history.

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Often overshadowed by its Scandinavian siblings, Copenhagen and Stockholm, Oslo is finally ready to snap up its fair share of the design limelight, starting with the launch of Amerikalinjen.

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Bo Bedre har igjen samlet Norges fremste designere og produsenter til prisutdeling og fest – med høy stemning!

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Les om alle de nominerte til Bo Bedres Designpris 2018. Nominerte til årets relanseringer finner du på side 5.

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You can now download Krysset as a BIM-file from Bimbear.com.

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