We always look for new ways of thinking which is why we invite designers and partners to join our mission and collaborate with us. For us, collaboration is key in the creative process.
Peter Opsvik (1939 - 2024) was a Norwegian industrial designer, and stands as one of the most influential figures in ergonomic design. Throughout his career, much of which was spent as a freelance industrial designer, Opsvik shaped the way we think about comfort and functionality. Opsvik's philosophy and design approach are integral to the Varier identity, and we continue to maintain a close collaboration with his team, working with one commitment - to reimagine the way we sit.
Like many talented industrial designers of his generation, Terje Ekstrøm had one foot in crafts and the other in industry. He trained as a cabinet maker and upholsterer before studying interior and furniture design at the National College of Art and Design in Oslo, Norway. Ekstrøm’s work brought new vitality and independence to the Norwegian design scene of the 70s and 80s, a time of significant cultural and social change. He embodied a new wave of designers who challenged the traditional ideas of Scandinavian design, driven by a pursuit of originality and a bold disregard for norms.
Snøhetta is a transdisciplinary, dialog-driven architecture and design practice. The studio’s adaptable approach to design and sensitivity toward context has resulted in global reach and critical acclaim.
Norwegian designer, Per Øie, graduated from Bergen Academy of Art and Design in 1958. His designs have been showcased around the world, including exhibitions in Tokyo, Paris, London and Copenhagen. Øie gained national recognition for his Move chair and was awarded the highly sought-after DOGA Honorary Award in 2002.
Danish designer Thomas Pedersen works from his studio in Aarhus where he collaborates with leading furniture brands. He has incorporated form and function in all of his products.
Olav Eldøy is a Norwegian interior architect and designer. He has his education from the Bergen National Academy of Art and Design. After starting his own practice in 1977, Eldøy received several awards and recognitions for his work within furniture design.