Swedese and Nudie Jeans make an ideal collaboration, sharing views on sustainability and materials. They share a passion for natural and raw materials, craftmanship and quality production. More than a collaboration it’s a tribute to sustainability, both in terms of design and lifespan. They chose materials that age beautifully, for a product that is supposed to be used. Untreated beech veneer combines with quality upholstery and orange coloured veneer to represent the orange stitching of the selvage. Also available in unwashed denim and saddle leather.
Over the years, Amnesty and Nudie Jeans have collaborated on different projects to raise awareness about Amnesty’s work. Swedese and Nudie Jeans donate €50 to Amnesty for each chair sold.
Yngve Ekström was born in 1913 in Småland, Sweden, where the country’s oldest furniture factory was situated. Ekström started working in the factory at the age of 13.
His talent for carpentry gave him a unique feeling for materials and construction. With colleagues like Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen, Yngve Ekström was part of the post-war modern movement that made the concept of “Scandinavian Modern” world-famous.