Interior design philosophy
Wood, Patina & Wabi Sabi
The reason why Norrgavel exists at all has a lot to do with patina. And a culture strongly associated with patina can be found in Japan. There, it is believed that traces of life add greater value to artefacts – whether it's a solid wood dining table or a ceramic teacup. This approach requires a deep connection to the natural material itself, often rooted in knowledge passed down through generations. It’s hardly surprising that Norrgavel’s founder has drawn significant inspiration from the count
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Armchair China Windsor - finding the shape to the feeling
Norrgavels furniture is made to last over time. This also means that the design process itself can take time. And sometimes it can actually take 14 years from idea to finished piece of furniture. The seed for the China-Windsor armchair appeared in designer Nirvan Richter's sketchbooks back in 2008. But the challenge was to transform a longing and a physical sensation into a finished piece of furniture. How do you actually do that? The short answer is: countless sketches, prototypes, re-takes, ti
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Wooden sofa – the history
The Wooden Sofa has been part of the Norrgavel range since the company’s founding in 1993. Many perceive the Wooden Sofa as a traditional piece of furniture with its Gustavian style influences. But above all, it is an innovative and progressive piece of furniture – something that remains true today, even though it is over 30 years old. And it is precisely this innovative quality that the designer Nirvan Richter wants to highlight now that the Wooden Sofa is finally being relaunched after several
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Beauty from within
Naturmaterial, innovativa lösningar och hantverkskunnande gör hela skillnaden. Soffor från Norrgavel är långsiktigt utformade och genomtänkta in i minsta detalj – gjorda för att hålla i generationer. Soffor som är minst lika vackra på insidan som på utsidan.
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Production in natural harmony
Since its inception in 1993, Norrgavel has consistently chosen to manufacture furniture from pure natural materials created through photosynthesis. This is the cycle where plants and living organisms harness energy from sunlight. A conscious decision that naturally influences our production. Massive wood and open surface treatments are typically associated with Norrgavel – timelessly designed furniture of oak, birch, or beech treated with oil, pigmented oil, soap, and egg oil tempera.
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Pure color joy – about Norrgavel and egg tempera.
Egg tempera is a color with a long history. Already in ancient Egypt, tempera was used, and in the 15th century, great artists like Botticelli painted with this color. If you scrape on a really old church bench, the innermost layers of paint are likely to be egg tempera. With increased awareness of what surrounds us in our homes, many have recently become interested in this fragrant color. But when Norrgavel started painting their furniture with egg tempera in the early 9
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Carpentry details that complete the whole
The details make the whole. And it's the details that make the difference between good and excellent. Norrgavel's furniture is crafted with classic craftsmanship techniques, using pure natural materials. The passion for sustainable craftsmanship is a constantly present driving force - our carpenters turn, chamfer, cut, chisel, dovetail, groove, and refine every carpentry detail to perfection. All to create perfected masterpieces that endure for generations.
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Pure Content & Vital Insights
Norrgavel's founder and designer Nirvan Richter has dedicated considerable time since his student days to pondering what makes us feel good and how we can integrate circular thinking into interior design. Meet Nirvan Richter as he talks about pure content and the importance of highlighting photosynthesis in interior design.
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The existential and the joy of a stripped-down lifestyle
Norrgavel founder and designer Nirvan Richter spends a considerable amount of time stripping away non-essentials - both in design and when immersed in daily meditation. Two separate things that are actually much closer together than you might think.
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