Ariake’s Blest chair was designed with the thick and bulky seat as the starting point. The designers Anderssen & Voll wanted to combine the sturdy seat with a light, thin and gently curved backrest that also sparked inspiration for the chair’s name due to its shape that resembles a sail or a banner waving in the wind: ”blest” is Norwegian for wind.
Blest chair, oak
Ariake
Description
Ariake’s Blest chair was designed with the thick and bulky seat as the starting point. The designers Anderssen & Voll wanted to combine the sturdy seat with a light, thin and gently curved backrest that also sparked inspiration for the chair’s name due to its shape that resembles a sail or a banner waving in the wind: ”blest” is Norwegian for wind.
Product details (5)
- Material
- Matt lacquered oak
- Colour
- Oak
- Width
- 16.14 in (41 cm)
- Depth
- 18.35 in (46.6 cm)
- Height
- 29.41 in (74.7 cm)
- Product ID
Designer
The design agency Anderssen & Voll was born in 2009, when Torbjørn Anderssen (b. 1976) and Espen Voll (b. 1965), founders of an Oslo-based design company Norway Says decided to start a new company. The duo share a similar background, having both studied at the Oslo School of Art and at the Bergen School of Art and Design, where Anderssen is currently a professor.
In terms of their work, they also share the same goals: Anderssen & Voll want to design and create products that will last a lifetime, both in terms of function and aesthetics. The design studio has done work for a number of different clients, including Muuto, Swedes, Iform, Fjordfiesta and LK Hjelle. They have been awarded several prizes both in their home country Norway and abroad.
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Sustainability
The Product Sustainability Framework, our criteria of sustainable design, helps you find the most sustainable products in our selection. Read below which sustainability criteria this product has met.
Working conditions & labour 8/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
Eco-friendly production 9/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 4/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 5/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
