Magis - Sequoia stool metallised grey H76

At the design stage, the name of the 'Sequoia' stool was 'Forest', because the division of the stem into two separate tubes was reminiscent of a branch growing from the trunk of a tree. Sequoia has a clean, clearly recognisable graphic profile, evoking a calligraphic character. The footrest is shaped like a small platform that allows a certain freedom of movement: it is as if it were a segment raised from the floor. The similarity between the shape of the seat and that of the base is an important feature, because it enhances the significance of the branch as a division of the stem. Various material technologies were studied before a type of construction was identified that was inspired by the technique used to assemble bicycle frames.

Torbjørn Anderssen ed Espen Voll

Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll were born in Elverum in 1976 and in Trondheim in 1965 respectively. Both come from creative families: Torbjørn is the son of a musician and a teacher and Espen is the son of a ceramist and an architect. After graduating from the Bergen Academy of Art and Design and the Oslo National Academy of Art, they founded the design group Norway Says together in 2000. Norway Says pioneered a broader international orientation among Norwegian designers, attracting international interest in the young, emerging Norwegian design scene. Norway Says peaked in 2007 with the Söderbergs Award and in 2009 with a retrospective of the past ten years at the Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo. Anderssen & Voll was founded in 2009.Their work ranges from textile design of table accessories, lighting objects and furniture to electronic components for some of the world's most renowned European brands. They have played a key role in the proposition of what is known as 'New Nordic'. through their contribution for the likes of Muuto, Kvadrat, Erik Jørgensen, Wrong for Hay, Jøtul, Røros Tweed and LK Hjelle. Their work is also appreciated by some Italian brands like Magis, Foscarini and Lapalma. Working with such diverse industrial cultures, ranging from the Norwegian mountains to the plains of Veneto, is a continuous source of inspiration, as are the infinite possibilities offered by large-scale industrial thinking. Torbjørn Anderssen teaches at the Bergen Academy of Art and Design.

Magis

A story of ideas, creativity and experimentation. Since 1976. This is the know-how that Magis brings to the world of design.
Established in Northern Italy as a family business, thanks to the ingenuity of visionary Eugenio Perazza it has become a major design laboratory for home, outdoor, office and contract and a global player in design field. Magis is a Latin word meaning “more“. And this is precisely the origin of the propulsive drive for experimentation. To be and do more. Magis has always believed in young and emerging talents, and over the years, the company has grown and experimented alongside many of them, now famous on the international scene. Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic, Philippe Starck, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and Jerszy Seymour are just some of the designers who are part of the Magis family.An eclectic, versatile design that take up homes, public spaces and stands out in the permanent exhibitions of more than 35 museums around the world, and has won close to a hundred of the most prestigious awards including five Compasso d’Oro awards, the oldest and most authoritative worldwide design award.