"Undercover" Modular
and monobloc sofa system. Produced by Zanotta 2014.
and monobloc sofa system. Produced by Zanotta 2014.
"Smeralda" upholstered
easychair and sofa.
Produced by De Padova.
2014.
Produced by De Padova.
2014.
The inspiration for the
Undercover sofa comes from
studying the archetypical
construction of this kind
of upholstered furniture.
Opening a gap in the
backrest "reveals" a
different layer of the
design with different
colors and textures.
The concept of Smeralda grew
organically from an idea of
creating a visually light,
relaxed and contemporary
armchair with great comfort.
The slightly curved steel structure takes its inspiration from the typology of ancient Greek chairs merged with the construction of willow chairs, where bent branches create soft and continuous curves. The straight forward meetings of the steel tubes are obvious strongpoints where the seat is connected with loops of elastic cord, creating an expressive and functional detail.
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The slightly curved steel structure takes its inspiration from the typology of ancient Greek chairs merged with the construction of willow chairs, where bent branches create soft and continuous curves. The straight forward meetings of the steel tubes are obvious strongpoints where the seat is connected with loops of elastic cord, creating an expressive and functional detail.
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"Trälådan" Flexible
summerhouse with
shutter walls. Ygne
Gotland. 2014.
Hug chair designed by Anna
von Schewen in 2002 has
been choosen as motif on an
official Swedish stamp for
letters to abroad (14 Sek).
Stamp with furniture
motif. Swedish postal service PostNord.
2014.
motif. Swedish postal service PostNord.
2014.
The String shelf, designed
by Nils Strinning in 1949,
is an iconic piece in
Scandinavian design.
Anna von Schewen has in collaboration with industrial designer Björn Dahlström examined possible solutions for additions to the String system. The result is a low "wall" that allows the shelf to be free standing, a bowl shelf,
a folding table, work desk and new storage units.
The possibility to use the String shelf free standing makes it suitable also for a flexible office. The new String Works office range complement the classical String shelf and build up
a range of products for
a modern office. The hight adjustable work desk has slender dimensions which makes it suitable also
in a work place at home.
The desk carries its own personality with a shape that connects it to archetypical work desks. The new String Works system also have a mobile storage unit, a filing cabinet and a wire screen for desks.
Anna von Schewen has in collaboration with industrial designer Björn Dahlström examined possible solutions for additions to the String system. The result is a low "wall" that allows the shelf to be free standing, a bowl shelf,
a folding table, work desk and new storage units.
The possibility to use the String shelf free standing makes it suitable also for a flexible office. The new String Works office range complement the classical String shelf and build up
a range of products for
a modern office. The hight adjustable work desk has slender dimensions which makes it suitable also
in a work place at home.
The desk carries its own personality with a shape that connects it to archetypical work desks. The new String Works system also have a mobile storage unit, a filing cabinet and a wire screen for desks.
String Works.
Development of the
classic shelving system. 2014.
Development of the
classic shelving system. 2014.
A very, very small
summerhouse, all in wood,
with an extraordinary 180
degree view of the Baltic
sea. The interior space has
all the functions needed in
a home even though the
building is just 30 square
meter. The building is
designed to have a strong
connection to the
surrounding landscape.
When not in use the house can be totally closed by the large shutters. When the house is in use, the shutters acts as space dividers to create outdoor zones with more or less privacy.
When not in use the house can be totally closed by the large shutters. When the house is in use, the shutters acts as space dividers to create outdoor zones with more or less privacy.
Designer of the year
2014. Awarded by
Residence Magazine.
According to Residence
Magazine Anna von Schewen
is the Designer of the year
2014 awarded for her latest
collaboration with Swedish
company String and Italian
high-end brands De Padova
and Zanotta.
"Tailored seats"
2015. Experimental
project. Stockholm
Design Week. Galleri
Magnus Karlsson.
By examining the
constructive strength and
beauty of bespoke
tailoring, Anna von Schewen
has created a sofa with an
unexpected appearance. The
craftsmanship of the piece
is the result of a
collaboration with the
renowned tailoring house
A W Bauer. The project is supported by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.
A W Bauer. The project is supported by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.
Photo: Tobias Regell