Expertly blending contemporary design sensibilities with classic joinery techniques, design duo Skogstad and Waernes have produced an eye-catching and versatile chair, originally intended for the illustrious halls of the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Named to honour the Roman god of trade and commerce, the Audo Copenhagen Merkur Dining Armchair provides a strikingly comfortable place to relax, the contoured frame supporting the body, allowing diners to eat in unparalleled comfort.
Skogstad & Waernes is an Oslo-based design studio founded by two Norwegian designers - Petter Skogstad and Fredrik Waernes.
The pair met while studying at Oslo Metropolitan University and ECAL. After a decade of designing products for the likes of Anderssen & Voll, Andreas Engesvik and Snohetta, and a variety of other world-leading studios, they decided to pool their talents and form their own studio. Their approach to design is authentic and thoughtful, producing considered products that showcase the pair’s experience and eye for detail. They work in a variety of different areas, from furniture to lighting and accessories.
