NEW SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
While our roots are in Scandinavia, the essence of our design philosophy transcends borders. We are proud to partner with over 50 talented designers from 19 countries, spanning a range of emerging talents and renowned design studios. Our commitment to fostering the next generation of talent is reflected in our BOLIA DESIGN AWARDS, a global platform for emerging designers that has been an integral part of our journey for over 19 years. Regardless of where our designers call home, they all share a deep passion for natural aesthetics brought to life in a global and continental context of luxury and tactility.
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WE LOVE TRANSPARENCY AND WE’VE GOT LOTS TO SHARE
We’re committed to creating beautiful design through ethical practices and high standards of quality, worker safety, and environmental considerations, and continually working to improve our value chain. We’re on a mission to minimise waste, rethink packaging, and ensure our designs are repairable and recyclable. Introducing changeable covers to extend the lifetime of our sofas and making components replaceable is just one way we do this. We're proud to share all the exciting stories behind our designs.
Behind every single design there is a beautiful and creative mind. That is why we collaborate with a brilliant stable of world-renowned designers – from upcoming, vibrant talents to established design studios all with a shared passion for sustainable ideas and New Scandinavian Design.
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KASCHKASCH, Germany
The German design duo’s goal is to create simple and intuitive products – something that isn’t over-complicated, yet is still beautiful. They strive to design functional products that are simple and straightforward, yet poetic.
“For us, good design is when it feels like it’s never been any different. Something that makes sense when you look at it, or something that gives you an intense feeling of pleasure.” -
FERRIANI SBOLGI, Italy
Ferriani Sbolgi, an Italian design studio driven by experimentation and collaboration, pursues a sleek and stripped-down design language. Their creations aim to evoke emotions through minimalist aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship. Each design represents an opportunity for exploration, emphasising the integration of innovative materials and timeless quality.
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RAMÓN ESTEVE, Spain
Ramón Esteve creates designs that speaks to your senses with calming simplicity and exceptional attention to detail.
As both an architect and designer, each project is born with the aim of creating a holistic experience for the user through the interaction of both disciplines. A practice that has earned him numerous international awards over the years, including the Red Dot Design Award and the NYCxDesign Award.
In addition to designing our beautiful Hayden sofa series, he is also the architect behind the stunning countryside cottage that served as the striking visual backdrop for our Spring Collection. -
GLISMAND & RÜDIGER, Denmark
The renowned design duo Glismand & Rüdiger come from Denmark – an origin that is clearly expressed in their design language. For them, Scandinavian design is not a label, but a commitment in their work and a concept they like to interpret in new and modern ways. Inspired by Scandinavian nature and traditional materials, they design furniture that is based on simplicity, excellent craftsmanship and honest materials.
“We have a shared passion for Scandinavian design and natural materials. Sustainability is at the core of all our new designs. Right from the initial sketch to the final design, because the most important thing for us is to create beautiful designs that can survive different trends and generations.” -
STUDIO NOOI, Italy
Studio Nooi was founded by Giulia Pesce and Ruggero Bastita who met while studying and working as designers in Denmark.
Nooi derives from the Italian word “noi”, meaning “us” – the idea being that design is never an individual act but rather a collaborative process, involving designers, companies, users, artisans, and technicians.
They have already contributed an array of stunning designs to our collection, from beautiful dining tables to stylish sun loungers, and we can't wait to see what they dream up next. -
STUDIO RODERICK VOS, The Netherlands
STUDIO RODERICK VOS is an Amsterdam-based design studio founded by Claire and Roderick Vos. Their work spans furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories, combining industrial processes with traditional craftsmanship. With a focus on materials, colour, and technology, they create responsible, long-lasting designs. Their playful approach celebrates the artisans who bring each product to life, aiming to create joyful, meaningful objects for a wide audience.
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EMILIY BROOM, Australia
The talented Copenhagen-based designer, Emily Broom, won the 2020 BOLIA DESIGN AWARDS with her stunning series of rugs, 'Zen', which continue to be treasured and beloved designs in our collection.
As a designer, creating meaningful solutions is her passion – with each new project, she sees the opportunity to explore the fine balance of practicality and sophistication. Her focus on tactility, form, and composition, along with her meticulous attention to craftsmanship and longevity, reflects values that resonate strongly with us. -
MEIKE HARDE, Germany
My designs are characterised by fine structures, certain transparencies and subtle details adapted into pure shapes. My designs aim for an aesthetic synergy of material and form. I believe that a decorative element should walk hand in hand with a useful purpose. For me, function and aesthetics are a unified whole.
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MICHAEL H. NIELSEN, Denmark
My style is characterised by keeping the focus on the detail and "edge" that separates my designs from the crowd. One of my biggest influences is to register how much diversity there is among people and try to meet the very different needs that it creates.
I've always been fascinated by the craftsmanship and the interaction between craftsmen and designer. Good design is what gives meaning and value to the people who use it. -
HENRIK SØRIG THOMSEN, Denmark
Henrik Sørig Thomsen is a passionate and dedicated designer based in Denmark. Specializing in designs that enhance everyday experiences, his work focuses on seamlessly integrating functionality into aesthetic beauty. With a career spanning several years, his designs aim to support daily life effortlessly, embodying a blend of practicality and artistic vision.
THE 6 PRINCIPLES BEHIND OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
From the very first sketch to the final design, we are guided by six powerful principles: Repair, Reduce, Rethink, Recycle, Refuse, and Reuse. These 6 R's are not just guidelines - they are the foundation of every piece we design and create. By embracing these principles, we craft designs that are not only beautiful but also made to last. Each piece reflects our commitment to a future where thoughtful design, quality and durability go hand in hand, shaping products that endure and enrich lives for years to come.
At BOLIA, we combine natural materials with understated elegance to create lasting, harmonious pieces. From rich bouclé and traceable leather to FSC™-certified wood and unique natural stone, every element is selected for its beauty, durability, and authenticity. All fabrics are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, and we trace each material’s journey to ensure full transparency. The result is timeless design shaped by nature—meant to be lived with and loved for years to come.
THE HANDS THAT SHAPE OUR IDEAS
While our team of creative designers lives and work all around the globe, our furniture designs are produced by some of the finest craftsmen and -women in Europe. Our goal is to have transparency throughout our production chain so you can get to know about the skilled manufacturers behind every design in our collection. That is why we’re happy to share everything from our overall ambitions to the specific product climate footprint on our most popular designs, including everything from raw materials, to production, packaging and shipping and the product lifetime.
Every new collection starts with a creative brief for our designers, who brilliantly turn our design dreams into inspiring sketches, product ideas and prototypes. And most important of all, is the sustainable mindset behind each design, in terms of material choice, longevity, construction, component design and durability.
The finest design suggestions are selected, refined, and perfected – and the creation of the physical design begins. An inspiring process, done in close collaboration with the designer and carefully selected manufacturer. The creative phase, from our initial design brief to the reveal of the final new design takes around 18 months, and now it’s finally here – our NEW COLLECTION. A world of beautifully crafted designs in new colours, materials and shapes.
WE’RE CELEBRATING EVERY NEW TALENT
Since fresh talent fuels our future, we celebrate new and emerging designers at our annual BOLIA DESIGN AWARDS – a tradition close to our hearts for more than 19 years. Some designs have even been included in our collection, with royalty on sales to each talented designer.
