Jone Myking: Furniture rooted in tradition to last for generations

In a world where the buy-and-discard mentality still reigns at large, Norwegian designer Jone Myking creates furniture that is graced by age. Made to last a lifetime, these pieces merge traditional furniture-making and a modern, Nordic look, preserving their relevance for generations to come.

While we might not notice it in our day-to-day lives, the role of furniture goes beyond that of filling the empty space in our homes. In many ways, it is a marker of time, people, and the changes that take place in our lives. With a background in product design, folk art and traditional craftmanship, Jone Myking established his very own furniture brand to capture this very idea.

“Good furniture should be shaped by the room it inhabits; this is actually a beautiful thing. Whether it’s scratches or dents left by children or any repairs you make yourself over time, the furniture reflects an entire lifetime of change,” says Myking.

Myking’s designs are crafted from pine sourced from Tessungdalen in Telemark, using selective logging, where only trees ready for felling are chosen, allowing the rest to remain in the forest. This method gives a higher quality of timber while reducing waste. More importantly, it doesn’t take away the homes of the inhabitants of the forest.

“Made from locally sourced wood and produced in Norway, the designs are functional and straightforward, using traditional craftmanship techniques inspired by those used in the surrounding small towns and villages hundreds of years ago. They reflect a harmony between the old and the new.”

Web: www.jonemyking.com
Instagram: @jone_myking