An icon renewed

An iconic piece of Norwegian design history, now available in a striking new palette. Since 1984, Ekstrem™ has blurred the line between furniture and art. Discover the six new colorways, reimagined to bring even more character to your home.

Ekstrem™

First prototyped in 1972, it took over a decade for Terje Ekstrøm to find a manufacturer willing to bring Ekstrem™ to life. The design was unlike anything seen before - bold, playful, and entirely its own. At its core was function. Inspired by childhood memories of being told not to tilt his chair, Ekstrøm set out to create a chair that embraced movement. With varying depths and open forms, Ekstrem™ allows you shift positions freely, stretch out, and stay supported at the same time. More than 40 years later, Ekstrem™ stands as a pioneering piece, blending sculptural form with innovative function.

We have visited an inspiring group of Oslo-based creatives. Join us as we delve into their daily lives, exploring how they live with Ekstrem™ and what inspires them at home.

Sunniva Hartgen

Creative consultant and stylist Sunniva Hartgen has been a prominent figure on the Norwegian fashion scene for over a decade. She shares an industrial loft overlooking Torshov in Oslo with her husband and daughter, a space that reflects her thoughtful approach to collecting and keen eye. Driven by an innate curiosity, her personal style is fluid and constantly evolving. “I’ve always cared deeply about aesthetics, and I have very clear opinions of how I want things to be. But becoming a mother has challenged this perception. It’s made me more playful and open to new expressions. Parenthood has taught me not to take everything so seriously.”

Fredrik Bull

Fredrik Bull is a man of many crafts: interior architect, product designer, artist - and he doesn’t care to be categorized into any single one of these. This fluidity is central to his work and a distinguishing feature of the new wave of makers shaping the Norwegian design scene today.

Maria Brinch

Maria Brinch folds the world into her art. Each fold represents an opportunity to explore and rework layers of memory, experience, and connection. This physical act lies at the heart of her process, allowing her to reinterpret her surroundings through textile and form.

Patrick Stangbye

Patrick Stangbye lives life at a fast pace, whether running ultramarathons through mountain trails or traveling from one city to the next for work. Inspired by movement and nature, these elements shape his every day, where he thrives in motion. Yet, when he steps through his door at home, the pace slows, and he finds comfort in the calm.