NEWS
March
Quality Sustainable Designs 2021
February 17th 2021
Online presentation (eventbrite)
Brand Session with Renowned New York Industrial Designer Brad Ascalon
February
A brief history of Lintex. Made in Sweden
November 2020
Online presentation (eventbrite)
Talented Swedish designer Mia Cullin
November 2020
Lisa Cunningham (Nee Mansfield)
Furniture has taken Lisa Cunningham around the world
October 2020
How The World Changed In 2020
Planet Earth has been challenged and a new perspective is emerging.
October 2020
Education From State To State
Two newly completed schools with KFive furnishings
September 2020
I am Woman Series
Collette Dinnigan AO
August 2020
Carlo Bartoli
Italian Architect and Designer
July 2020
I am Woman Series
Founder & CEO Studio Llots
June 2020
I am Woman Series
CEO, Robin Boyd Foundation
May 2020
I am Woman Series
Erna Walsh CEO K5+Kinnarps
May 2020
Kinnarps
Turning your home into an office - useful tips and ideas
April 2020
Randers + Radius
Monash International School of Business, Melbourne – Australia
March 2020
Green Furniture Concept
Ascent Series Global launch 31st March 2020
January 2020
Randers + Radius
KFive+Kinnarps is proud to introduce our first totally upcycled chair.
November 2019
Nordgröna Company
Nordgrona is the second fastest growing company in the region of Skane in Sweden (1300% over 4 years).
October 2019
Behind a Dragonfly
'A permanent research that is mostly silent and intimate' Talking about inspiration with Odo Fioravanti.
October 2019
Boyd Furniture Auction
Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture commissioned for the exhibition Robin Boyd: Design Legend at Heide Museum of Modern Art.
September 2019
Sustainable Chair Mood100%
The shell is made from 100% upcycled plastic waste.
August 2019
Robin Boyd: Design Legend
Robin Boyd is one of Australia’s foremost 20th century architectural icons. The work of this designer remains vital and has been reinvigorated in this unique series of special editions.
September 2019
Materia Autumn News 2019
The design and furniture company Materia is continuing to develop well thought-out furniture for the modern workplace.
August 2019
Sydney Coliseum
Beautiful in Art Form and technically brilliant. The Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ has been designed with patron, performer, and producer in mind.
June 2019
100 Years of Robin Boyd
This Year we celebrate 100 years of Robin Boyd. The Boyd Foundation are holding a year long series of events to celebrate and these can be seen on their website.
July 2019
Joris Vanbriel at TEDx Flanders
Two years ago we introduced to the Australian market the Eco Birdy brand. We love this brand for children and knowing how sustainable and ethical it is and we would like to share with you this story from Eco Birdy.
April 2019
Green furniture echoes wilderness at Hassell's airport redesign
Sustainable furniture by Green Furniture Concepts has been installed throughout the departure lounges at Hobart Airport as part of the redesign to enhance guest experience.
November 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Conference in Brisbane
On the back of the recent large seating contract for Hobart Airport, KFive + Kinnarps were invited to participate in a national conference held in Brisbane.
October 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Celebrating the Bridgford House by Robin Boyd (1954)
Robin Boyd's 'Bridgford House’ is an architectural ode to reflection and simplicity. Alongside the homes owner and architect Maggie Edmond, KFive+Kinnarps had the honour of co-hosting a special brunch event to celebrate the legacy of Boyd’s iconic design.
October 2018
I AM WOMAN
Jane Matthews, Owner and Manager Swensk
We talk with Jane Matthews about her career path, her decision-making process and how she established herself within the Melbourne design scene. Be inspired by Janes story with KFive+Kinnarps
September 2018
Green Furniture Concepts
Spring/Summer 2019 Palette
From bold, uplifting tones, to soothing, natural shades, Green Furniture Concepts colours for Spring/Summer 2019 capture the vitality of the seasons to come. Each of these eye-catching tones reflects an aspect of nature that individuals take to heart.
September 2018
Nordic Care
Behind The Product: Be A Part Of
Have you ever wondered how a product idea is born? It can sometimes take an extensive collection of life experiences to inspire even the most simple of designs. This month highlight the inspiring story behind ‘Be A Part Of’ designed by Ella Westlund. This product is now available through Nordic Care.
August 2018
I AM WOMAN
Isabelle Toland, Co-Director Aileen Sage Architects
An interview series dedicated to celebrating the achievement of our fellow business women. This month, we are excited to welcome Isabelle Toland. We speak with Isabelle about founding her studio in Sydney and the things she has learnt along the way. Plus we get the inside scoop on the Venice Biennale. Be inspired by Isabelle's stories with KFive+Kinnarps.
August 2018
KFive+Kinnarps Speaker Series
Behind the Biennale
In reflection of Biennale’s past and present, KFive+Kinnarps welcomed guests for a behind the scenes view of the Venice Biennale and uncovered the inner workings of three prominent Biennale contributors. We were honoured to hear from John Wardle, Isabelle Toland and Maria Panettieri and our MC Astrid Jenkin.
August 2018
Nikari x KFive+Kinnarps
A KFive+Kinnarps Designer Wins Young Designer of the Year 2018
Congratulations Antrei Hartikainen! Antrei is a young Finnish master cabinetmaker living in Fiskars. His work combines traditional carpentry techniques with modern designs. In 2015 he designed the Skandinavia Coat Rack for Nikari.
August 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Getting to know our CEO, Erna Walsh
Recently our fabulous (and well-traveled) CEO Erna Walsh shared her insider scoop of Stockholm's best eateries and shopping destinations, and keeping carry-on simple. Plus she shares with us her must-visit local Fitzroy restaurants.
July 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
I AM WOMAN: Christina Bozsan
We welcome back I Am Woman, a interview series dedicated celebrating the achievement of our fellow business women. To kick things off, we are delighted to introduce Christina Bozsan – Founder of BOARCH in Melbourne.
July 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Joel and Lisa visit our brands in Europe
Two of our brilliant team members visited Europe to undergo their intensive Kinnarps training. Alongside their training, Joel and Lisa took the opportunity to visit some of our European brands and their factories.
July 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Biennale Architettura 2018
Our amazing VIC Sales Executive Lisa explores the Biennale Architettura 2018 and The Pavilion of the Holy See – Venice 2018
July 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Top-Picks July
Sometimes the cover is too pretty to hide away. Display your range of publications proudly with the help of our magazine holders.
May 2018
ecoBirdy
New product takes home Good Design Award 2018
ecoBirdy received a prestigious Good Design Award® Winner in the Product Design category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation.
June 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
DENFAIR 2018
We we're so excited to participate in Denfair for the first time! Join us to revisit the display of our beautiful collections including the Boyd Collection.
May 2018
NEW
Introducing eco-Birdy and Eikund
We are excited to annouce a new alliance with two European brands, eco-Birdy from Beligum and Eikund from Norway.
May 2018
Segis
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS : SEGIS
Segis are participating in a competition with two of the new products - This is an award issued by Interior Design Magazine. Voting closes Friday!
May 2018
KFive + Kinnarps
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018 - A REVIEW
In April we made the annual pilgrimage to the Salone del Mobile in Milan, the world’s biggest design week. Read our adventures and discoveries in Italy here.
April 2018
Nikari
New Catalogue for 2018
Nikari is a Finland-based wood design studio and furniture manufacturer. Established in 1967, their first years were marked by close collaboration with amsters of Finnish architecture and design, such as Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck.
April 2018
Segis
What's new
Take a look at the latest collection by Segis shown at the Salone del Mobile in Milan 2018.
April 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
VIDEO : A Week With KFive
Each week is never the same here at KFive. We are excited to share with you an insight into a week in March when we hosted Decoding Design for Melbourne Design Week.
April 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
NEW PROJECT : St Basils Homes, Randwick NSW
The project represents a new style of senior living by combining state of the art facilities with stylish design.
Read more about the project and see more images here
March 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
resiDencies
KFive were delighted to host designer Mia Cullin and Materia's Gülnaz Oldmark for our first Residency. A wonderful opportunity for our friends across the Melbourne design community to come together to share in our contribution towards design education.
Read more about the event and see more images here
March 2018
Kinnarps Group
How does colour affect us
Find out what the experts have to say about how Different colours can affect us in different ways.
March 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Decoding design' at Melbourne Design week
Decoding Design represents three designers, three nationalities, three cultures and three design disciplines.
February 2018
Kinnarps Group
Form Magazine
The Swedish magazine FORM has made a series of articles about Sweden as a design country - about "Made in Sweden": the industry, the craft, the people and the places behind the successes.
February 2018
Nikari
November stories : working with wood, a book
A Nordic perspective on cabinet making.The story of Nikari, master cabinet maker Kari Virtanen, the company craftsmen and their designers.
January 2018
Abstracta
'We create better soundscapes'
With knowledge and experience Abstracta develops products for an inspiring workplace.
Materia
Autumn Launch
We are now launching five updated products.
Kinnarps
5 Tips for a better effect in your procurement
Make demands! This benefits both you and the environment. With a well formulated procurement process, your organisation contributes to a more sustainable society.
Skandiform
Woodwork
Some of our most popular chairs just got new legs, in beautiful wood. It’s a small change that makes a big difference, in an all natural way.
Kinnarps
The Better Effect - Sustainability report 2017
Choosing Kinnarps starts a positive chain reaction, where pure materials, inclusive design and responsible manufacturing lead to supreme products and a happier planet.
Ire
A new elegance
In Italy we talk about someone's "Sprezzatura", suggesting that some are a little off stylish and idiosyncratic in its style. That is how I feel about Como sofa. It is well-dressed, but with a twinkle in his eye.
January 2018
KFive+Kinnarps
Garden Party
We love to have a party! take a look at all the fun we had.
Kinnarps
The Quiet Revolution
The border between sound and noise isnt always obvious. What disturbs, stresses and tires us varies from one person to another and also depends on how we feel on a particular day. So it's all the more important not to keep quiet about how we perceive conversation, laughter and murmuring in the workplace.
KFive
Women in Business
A space to learn from and be inspired by the women who are currently transforming the contemporary business environment. We hope that by recognising the achievements of these current female leaders we can empower those of the future.
Skandiform, Materia & NC
Karim Rashid
The three Swedish furniture brands Materia, NC and Skandiform initiated a collaboration with the American designer Karim Rashid in 2016. The cooperation has now resulted in three unique furniture items that successfully mix Karim Rashid's colourful design with the brands’ core values.
Materia
A stool for the environmentally conscious
Patch is a unique stool manufactured out of the leftover fabrics from our own production line.
Nikari
A Finnish Sleepover
The project feels quite special, since it starts our 50th anniversary year 2017. It combines many things meaningful and dear to us: local manufacturing and wood material as well as collaboration with skilful artists, craftsmen and designers of different fields.
Kinnarps
IF awards
Kinnarps
Freedom of Choice
Products and solutions with good ergonomics contribute to an inspiring and healthy workplace. It strengthens the company brand and makes it easier to attract and retain new talents.
Kinnarps
The sustainable effect of good ergonomics
Thought-through ergonomic solutions make you feel good and enable you to do a better job.
Abstracta
5000 Airflakes
The Bella Centre exhibition and conference centre in Copenhagen has chosen Abstracta’s decorative Airflake panels as sound-absorber within its premises. Nearly 5,000 Airflakes now adorn the walls of the centre and create a beautiful, calm and harmonic pattern – at the same time as fulfilling an important acoustic role.
Inno
Introducing the Ono chair
Ono is a light wooden chair with welcoming design language rooting strongly to the Scandinavian design tradition giving the chair a touch of history.
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