Our main hypothesis was that just because you are in a museum you should not have to be uncomfortable
The Munch museum is organised vertically so as a visitor you can take breaks between the different parts of the museum.
Our benches would then function as a resting place in between the art experiences. The Munch bench began as an international competition.
Management at the museum did not want the benches to be part of the interior tender. IO applied for this prestigious opportunity with friend and colleague Andreas Engesvik. The competition was based on portfolio and motivation, no sketch proposals. In the final interview round with Juan Herreros, the architect, and the museum’s top management, we were asked what distinguished Munch museum, from one of Turner, Goia, or any other defining figure. We uttered something about the freedom and wildness, and the lightness of Munch´s work. Together with our portfolios, we must have done something right, because we won, beating a roster of top international designers and architects. It was designed together with Andreas Engesvik for the opening of the new museum for the Norwegian modernist master.
- Year: 2024
- Manufacturer: Vestre
- Design: Andreas Engesvik & Jonas Stokke
- Materials: Galvanized, powdercoated steel, upholstered pillows
- Photos: Einar Aslaksen, Vestre
More designs from Vestre:
June seat by Espen Voll, Michael Olofsson, Tore Borgersen for Vestre
June seat brings Vestre’s timeless Scandinavian design to more traditional and transitional environments. It’s made …
IMMATERIAL: When Design, Fashion and Furniture Come Together – Vestre
When Design, Fashion and Furniture Come Together Vestre IMMATERIAL is a striking collaboration between Norwegian …
Scandinavian Design Embassy launch in Paris
The Scandinavian Design Embassy—a bold new initiative uniting Nordic nations in a shared mission to …
Vestre introducing UNITY – a modular toolkit for shaping playful landscapes
Vestre resides in The Opera Park For Vestre, openness and inclusion were obvious guiding principles …
The Munch series expanding design by Andreas Engesvik & Jonas Stokke – Vestre
Our main hypothesis was that just because you are in a museum you should not …
Innovation in Compact Design STOOP Mini & Picnic Bench by Julien De Smedt – Vestre
STOOP Mini takes the best features from the original STOOP bench and packages them into …
Vestre introducing armrests for Briskeby single bench design by Andreas Engesvik
BRISKEBY is at three metres, the longest single bench in our collection. Briskeby works brilliantly …
Emma Olbers Designs World’s First Fossil-Free Steel Furniture for Vestre
Emma Olbers Designs World’s First Fossil-Free Steel Furniture Earlier this year, it was announced that …
Hill litter bin designed by the Morten & Jonas Design Studio for Vestre
Hill a functional and aesthetic litter bin designed by the Morten & Jonas design studio …
The architecturally magnificent Ypsilon bench designed by Daniel Rybakken – Vestre
Daniel Rybakken is one of Norway’s most celebrated and award-winning contemporary designers From his studio …
The winners of Scandinavian Design Awards 2023
We are happy to announce the winners of the newly established Scandinavian Design Awards, selected …
Kinn Lounge Chair Hydro Circal by Anderssen & Voll – Vestre
KINN lounge chair The Kinn lounge chair is made of Hydro CIRCAL which consists of …
Briskeby the longest single bench in Vestres collection by Andreas Engesvik
Briskeby works brilliantly as a generous and sociable meeting place with room for many …
Munch Series by Andreas Engesvik & Jonas Stokke for Vestre
The Munch series comprises elegant lounge furniture for relaxation and contemplation The series has been …