Eikund stories

Step inside Lars’s classic Oslo flat from the early 1900s, where the warmth comes from Norwegian design, and even more from the people around the table.

Fredrik Andreas Kayser: A renowned name within the Norwegian design heritage, where his work is often described as timeless though still rooted in the mid-century design movement. The definition of a classic.

We visited the home of his daughter, Eva Hildrum, to have a conversation about her father, and a peak into her home of carefully selected Kayser furniture.

A couple of decades before the first Eikund designs came to life, Norrøna had already started on their quest: to make outdoor gear the last thing you thought about when you were outside – because it would just work.

Their search for quality and craftsmanship has made them into a brand, that almost 100 years later, is one of the best in the world.

– I don’t necessarily have a distinct style, at least that’s not how I choose objects. I just find something that speaks to me, and then I try to make them work together in our home, whether it be art or furniture. [Julian]

Are we starting to change the narrative around Norwegian design – in Norway?

For decades, Norwegian design has often played a surprisingly small role in shaping our shared public spaces. Despite a rich design heritage, many of these environments have been defined by international choices – sometimes by habit, sometimes by default.

We collect stories. We search for pieces of forgotten history, and we put them back together again, piece by piece. And it all started with one simple question that sparked our curiosity: What happened to Norwegian design?

What would you say to yourself 100 years from now?

Installation: The Future Library
Artist: Katie Paterson
Material: Wood

This is where the details live. The quiet decisions, the careful choices, and the craftsmanship that make you fall in love with a piece today – and appreciate it even more in the years to come.