For Knoll Virtual Design Days 2020, we presented a Muuto Talk on Scandinavian Design & Craftsmanship with designer Thomas Bentzen at his Copenhagen studio exploring his perspective on form, function and materials, moderated by Spencer Bailey, co-host of the Time Sensitive and At a Distance podcast.

Speaking on how the Cover Chair Series came to be, Bentzen says: “The Cover Chair is born out of the thin veneer edge of the Around Coffee Table. By using the thin veneer for the design, the Cover Chair Series ended up with a strong base in solid wood while its soft shape comfortably surrounds the body”, and continues: “For the first models, we had no cover for the arms to rest on, which ended up with the soft cover, being the characteristic of the chair.”
“Recently, we launched the Cover Side Chair—the first wooden stacked chair in Muuto’s collection. Creating a wooden stacked chair is difficult without losing the identity of the Cover Chair Series’ characteristic soft cover. Without looking for the identity but looking for a way to create a new identity, we ended up with turning the cover the other side around, being the characteristic for the Cover Side Chair.”
Speaking on how the Cover Chair Series came to be, Bentzen says: “The Cover Chair is born out of the thin veneer edge of the Around Coffee Table. By using the thin veneer for the design, the Cover Chair Series ended up with a strong base in solid wood while its soft shape comfortably surrounds the body”, and continues: “For the first models, we had no cover for the arms to rest on, which ended up with the soft cover, being the characteristic of the chair.”
“Recently, we launched the Cover Side Chair—the first wooden stacked chair in Muuto’s collection. Creating a wooden stacked chair is difficult without losing the identity of the Cover Chair Series’ characteristic soft cover. Without looking for the identity but looking for a way to create a new identity, we ended up with turning the cover the other side around, being the characteristic for the Cover Side Chair.”
Speaking on how the Cover Chair Series came to be, Bentzen says: “The Cover Chair is born out of the thin veneer edge of the Around Coffee Table.”

Homey, welcoming and inviting
Color profoundly affects our mood, creating a vibrant environment perfect for socializing. Muuto once again chose striking colors from Copenhagen-based surface design studio File Under Pop to create an optimistic, positive experience for each space—an invitation to sense how color affects our body and mind individually, all in the eye of the beholder.
Lively colors and art pieces heighten this room’s energetic atmosphere, while the round shapes of the new Connect Modular sofa, Soft Coffee Table, and Rime Pendant Lamps open up the space, making it feel welcoming. Tactile curtains and a Milanese terrazzo floor enhance the inviting ambiance.
Meanwhile, Toronto-based designer Jamie Wolfond created Set Lamp for Muuto to inspire new, relatable ways of interacting with lighting. Taking visual cues from the screw thread, it intuitively tells us how to use it – enabling us to create our sense of space and invites us to touch it and engage with it due to its familiar reference.

This room incorporates elements from nature, such as wood and plants, along with organic shapes and the comforting embrace of our lounge chairs. Scientific research has shown that natural environments help us feel calmer and reduce cortisol levels, promoting overall well-being. Embracing nature in our interiors can significantly enhance our mental state. In this space, the Fiber Lounge Armchairs, Doze Lounge Chairs Low Back, and Calm Wall Lamps seamlessly blend to create a balanced and calming atmosphere.
Embracing nature in our interiors can significantly enhance our mental state


If you’re interested in experiencing the blend of Scandinavian design and Milanese warmth in the heart of Brera’s district at Via Solferino 11, 3rd floor, you can make an appointment by clicking the link below. Please note that our new space caters to industry professionals, interior designers, and our valued partners and is by appointment only.
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