Terje Ekstrøm
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.
Ekstrem™
First prototyped in 1972, it took over a decade for Terje Ekstrøm to find a manufacturer willing to bring Ekstrem™ to life. The design was unlike anything seen before - bold, playful, and entirely its own. At its core was function. Inspired by childhood memories of being told not to tilt his chair, Ekstrøm set out to create a chair that embraced movement. With varying depths and open forms, Ekstrem™ allows you shift positions freely, stretch out, and stay supported at the same time. More than 40 years later, Ekstrem™ stands as a pioneering piece, blending sculptural form with innovative function.