Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Nordic Architecture & Design Special – Sweden
Pullman Hotel Tour Eiffel, Paris. Ezy easy chair and table by Christophe Pillet. Photo: Boris Zuliani
A sustainable life cycle – and passion for design Creating stimulating atmospheres where inspiration has space to blossom forms the core of Offecct’s mission statement. With a deep commitment to following their instinct, the founders of this furniture company have not been afraid to go against the tide in order to achieve what they truly believe in. By Pia Petersson
In the early 1990s, Sweden went through the worst financial crisis it has experienced in recent history. This was the moment when Anders Englund and Kurt Tingdal decided it was time to, with the help of a typewriter and a toolbox, start their own company. Many prophets of doom thought they were out of their minds, especially as they intend132 | Issue 105 | October 2017
ed to keep production local rather than moving it overseas to save money. Fastforward almost 30 years, and it seems as if Englund and Tingdal were right to trust their hearts and follow their instincts.
With a passion for creativity Already at the time of the foundation of Offecct, Englund and Tingdal had a very
clear entrepreneurial vision for what they wanted to do. “They thought that the material and design used in many public spaces at the time often were a bit rigid,” says communications manager Katarina Fellbrant. Instead, they were passionate about creating a company that could present more creative and innovative interior design solutions in the public environment. “Englund and Tingdal asked themselves what sort of clever design solutions will encourage and support creative spirit in a company,” Fellbrant continues. The result was a company that has been es-