Muuto

Muuto is a Scandinavian design company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The product range includes furniture and other design products.[1]

Muuto
TypePrivate
Founded2006
Headquarters
Copenhagen
,
Denmark
Area served
Global
Key people
Kristian Byrge (Co-Founder)

Peter Bonnén (Co-Founder

Anders Cleemann (CEO)
ProductsFurniture, Lighting, Accessories
Websitewww.muuto.com

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] In December 2017, it was announced that Knoll had acquired Muuto with effect from January 2018 for US$300 million.[4]

Products

Muuto collaborates with leading Scandinavian designers who are paid through royalties. The products are sold through 1,300 distributors in 52 countries (2014).[5]

Muuto Talent Award

Since 2010 Muuto has hosted an annual talent award for Nordic student.

2012 winners
[6]
  • 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
  1. "Is Copenhagen the new Milan?". Dezeen. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  2. "Kristian Byrge: Visionen har første prioritet". go.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  3. "Tre-cifret millionbeløb skal globalisere Muuto". RetailNews (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  4. "Amerikanere køber dansk designsucces i milliardhandel" [Americans buy Danish design success in billion trading]. RetailNews (in Danish). Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  5. "Muuto enters into partnership with Maj Invest EquityMuuto". Maj Invest. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  6. "3rd Annual Muuto Talent Award Winners!Filmdatabase". Yanke Design. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
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