Muuto Explained
| Muuto |
| Type: | Subsidiary |
| Parent: | MillerKnoll |
| Foundation: | 2006 |
| Location City: | Copenhagen |
| Location Country: | Denmark |
| Area Served: | Global |
| Key People: | Kristian Byrge (Co-Founder)Peter Bonnén (Co-FounderAnders Cleemann (CEO) |
| Products: | Furniture, Lighting, Accessories |
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Muuto is a Scandinavian design company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The product range includes furniture and other design products.[1]
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
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Is Copenhagen the new Milan?. Dezeen. 12 April 2015.
- Web site: Kristian Byrge: Visionen har første prioritet. go.dk. 12 April 2015. Danish. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718231414/http://go.dk/omJobsoegning/58122/kristian-byrge-visionen-har-foerste-prioritet. 18 July 2014. dead.
- Web site: Tre-cifret millionbeløb skal globalisere Muuto. RetailNews. 12 April 2015. Danish.
- Web site: Amerikanere køber dansk designsucces i milliardhandel. Americans buy Danish design success in billion trading. Danish. RetailNews. 13 December 2017. 13 December 2017.
- Web site: Muuto enters into partnership with Maj Invest EquityMuuto. Maj Invest. 12 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214633/http://majinvest.com/en/about-maj-invest/news/2014/muuto-enters-into-partnership-with-maj-invest-equity.aspx. 3 March 2016. dead.
- Web site: 3rd Annual Muuto Talent Award Winners!Filmdatabase. Yanke Design. 27 February 2012. 12 April 2015.
