Muuto is a Scandinavian design company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The product range includes furniture and other design products.[1]
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Kristian Byrge (Co-Founder)
Peter Bonnén (Co-Founder Anders Cleemann (CEO) |
| Products | Furniture, Lighting, Accessories |
| Parent | MillerKnoll |
| Website | muuto millerknoll |
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ "Is Copenhagen the new Milan?". Dezeen. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Kristian Byrge: Visionen har første prioritet". go.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Tre-cifret millionbeløb skal globalisere Muuto". RetailNews (in Danish). Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Amerikanere køber dansk designsucces i milliardhandel" [Americans buy Danish design success in billion trading]. RetailNews (in Danish). 13 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Muuto enters into partnership with Maj Invest EquityMuuto". Maj Invest. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "3rd Annual Muuto Talent Award Winners!Filmdatabase". Yanke Design. 27 February 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
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