In 2008, amidst the vibrant ambiance of Stockholm Design Week, a fateful encounter unfolded between two kindred spirits. Rasmus, a seasoned artisan hailing from Copenhagen, connected with Ida, the luminary mind now shaping Friends & Founders’ aesthetic landscape. Their bond, sparked by a shared love for architecture, design and life itself, evolved into a romance that would metamorphose into Friends & Founders.
The duo’s dreams of furniture design materialized as they combined their unique talents. The year 2013 marked the inauguration of their studio in Copenhagen and the establishment of Friends & Founders, a contemporary designer brand emblematic of collaborative creativity.
The brand’s commitment to the creative process is manifested in its hands-on approach, overseeing each facet from ideation to delivery. Today, Friends & Founders is a high-end provider of furniture, accessories, and lighting.
The brand’s commitment to sustainability is woven into its DNA. The entire collection is meticulously manufactured in Europe, primarily in Scandinavia, aligning with their ethos of local production for quality control and reduced environmental impact. They embrace a make-to-order production cycle, striving to counteract rapid consumerism, and embodying a vision where collaboration and conscious consumption shape a sustainable future. Together, they believe, a difference can be made.
“Contemporary designer brand emblematic of collaborative creativity”
