Superfolk

Good morning! I'm certain that this will soon be on every single design blog out there, but I'm going to post it anyway because c'mon - look at this furniture - how can I resist? These beauties (stool, table, wallpaper and lampshade) are from Irish design studio Superfolk who just launched their new range of products at the Stockholm Furniture Fair currently in progress. I'm betting they'll be a huge hit.

"Superfolk is an independent design studio established by Gearoid Muldowney in 2008. The studio’s heart is in the craft of production, be that hand made or industrial. Superfolk’s products are a tribute to Ireland’s heritage of object making, playfully referencing a way of life rooted in the land, its animals and its weather whilst also striving to emulate the sensitivity and sustainability of the vernacular approach. The studio is focused on working with locally sourced Irish materials and strives for innovation in its approach to natural resources such as wool, wood and leather."

When I see this furniture I imagine a modern Irish pub with these tables and stools, something very streamlined, social, friendly, but not as traditional as the classic Irish pub -- a bit of a nod to it with a more modern take. Wouldn't that be grand? Or perhaps placing the stools in an entry way or using the table as a desk in your office -- these pieces work in so many different environments! What do you think?

(images: superfolk)