Muuto
Danish design house rooted in New Nordic thinking, with furniture, lighting and accessories shaped by a roster of Scandinavian designers, read for the US buyer.
A new perspective on Scandinavian design.
Muuto was founded in Copenhagen in 2006 by Kristian Byrge and Peter Bonnén. The name derives from the Finnish word muutos, meaning new perspective, which signals the house's intent: to move Scandinavian design forward rather than replicate its mid-century canon. The catalogue spans furniture, lighting and accessories, with a focus on indoor living and a growing outdoor programme.
The house works with a roster of Nordic designers on a royalty basis, including Anderssen & Voll, Thomas Bentzen, Cecilie Manz, TAF Studio, Big-Game and Iskos-Berlin. Muuto was acquired by Knoll in January 2018 and operates today as part of the MillerKnoll group, while maintaining its Copenhagen headquarters and independent creative direction. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers.
A selection of lines.
Settle Outdoor
Anderssen & Voll's 2025 upholstered lounge series: a galvanized, powder-coated steel frame with FSC-certified Sapele Mahogany armrests and quick-dry outdoor cushions.
The current collection.
Fiber
Iskos-Berlin's reinterpretation of the iconic shell chair, with a shell in an innovative composite of recycled plastic and wood fibers that gives a deep, soft, matte surface. The family spans side chairs, armchairs, stools and conference chairs on several base options.
Oslo
Named after the designers' home city, the Oslo family pairs contemporary, geometric lines with an airy expression and a soft, enveloping seat, spanning the sofa, bench, lounge chair and side chair.
Rest
A soft, welcoming interpretation of a classic shape, with ultra-soft cushioning, a folded armrest and a modern outline; the series spans the lounge chair and sofas on a steel base with a wooden frame and oak legs.
Outline
A take on the classic Scandinavian sofas of the 1960s, clean and elegant on the outside with a deep seat and soft cushioning inside; the family includes sofas, highback sofas, a studio chair and a pouf.
Around
A coffee table defined by a wooden veneer lip running along the round tabletop edge to keep items from rolling off, with a small gap for easy cleaning; available in three sizes and eight finishes.
Ambit
A hand-spun, hand-painted aluminum shade with a white interior, used on its own or in symmetric formations and clusters; the family includes pendant, rail and wall lamps.
70/70
A study in geometry named for its 70 by 70 cm high-pressure die-cast aluminum frames, topped with a plywood top in linoleum, laminate or veneer.
Airy
A coffee table with a light, airy expression and a top that appears to float above a thin 8 mm powder-coated solid-steel frame, with a plywood top in nanolaminate or oak veneer.
Base
A straightforward, versatile table with an extruded-aluminum base and a top in laminate-surfaced board or linoleum-surfaced plywood, offered in standard and high versions.
Compile
A wall-mounted shelving system in laser-cut, powder-coated bent steel with a low back wall on each shelf; built from simple components or chosen as one of eight pre-arranged solutions.
Connect Soft
The inherently soft version of the Connect modular sofa, a customizable system that can be tailored to a space across multiple seat modules.
Couple
A coffee table merging FSC-certified oak with ceramic stoneware tiles, one with a plain surface and one with a sculptural wavy feel, that can be combined in many ways.
Cover
An elegant perspective on the timeless wooden chair referencing honest craftsmanship and Scandinavian materiality, offered as a side chair, armchair, lounge chair and bar and counter stools.
Doze
Introduced as Muuto's first grand lounge chair, Doze has a sleek modern expression with molded-foam comfort over an embedded steel frame and slender legs, in high- and low-back versions plus an ottoman.
Fiber Soft
The upholstered version of the Fiber shell chair, with friendly, embracing curves; the shell can be covered in textile, imitation leather or leather and sits on wood, tube or swivel bases.
Fine
A take on the classic tube light in powder-coated, die-cast and extruded aluminum, available in three sizes that hang horizontally or vertically as ambient, general or task light.
Five
A versatile pouf with a pentagon shape and linear detailing contrasted by curved edges; an FSC-certified wood frame and feet with molded PU foam, upholstered in Kvadrat textile.
Folded
Wall shelves that evoke folded paper but are made from laser-cut, powder-coated bent steel sheet; the layered form shifts as objects are placed on it.
Grain
A refreshing update of the classic pendant made from a composite of polypropylene and bamboo fibers.
Halves
A sculptural coffee table by Toronto studio MSDS in cement-based terrazzo, with a slightly asymmetrical form and an intersecting base; suited to both indoor and outdoor use.
In Situ
A grand modular sofa with sculptural lines and a deep, soft seat, its modular elements concealed through subtle detailing of the front profile.
Linear
Lighting with pressure-die-cast, powder-coated aluminum lampheads and a dimmable source; the table lamp adds a USB-C charging port and the pendant a polycarbonate diffuser.
Linear Steel
An outdoor furniture series with straight lines, folded edges and half-circular intersecting legs kept visually clean through subtle detailing; it includes chairs, armchairs, benches, bar stools and cafe tables.
Linear System
A configurable series for workspaces, hospitality and education, spanning tables, lighting, screens and trays with an integrated power solution.
Midst
A round table conceived as a gravitational center that cancels out hierarchy, with no head of the table; offered as coffee, dining and conference tables.
Mini Stacked
A wall-hanging alternative to the Stacked Storage System with a lighter expression and smaller modules suited to kitchens, hallways, nightstands and bathrooms.
Nerd
Designed by David Geckeler and winner of the 2012 Muuto Talent Award, the Nerd Chair smoothly integrates seat and back with a low backrest, in lacquered ash, oak or walnut veneer over form-pressed plywood with solid wood legs.
Rime
An acorn-inspired pendant in semi-transparent sandblasted glass with a powder-coated top, used individually or in clusters; offered as pendant, chandelier, rail and wall lamps.
Soft
The Soft Table series features softened surfaces and understated functionality, adapting across homes, workspaces, cafes and bars; offered as table, cafe and side tables.
Stacked
A modular storage system whose units can be stacked, aligned and rearranged into shelving, sideboards, bookcases or side tables.
Strand
A lamp with a soft, sculptural monolithic form and a hidden light source that illuminates the whole shade; offered as pendant and table lamps.
Tip
A refined take on the architect's lamp with an angled shade, adjustable head and arm, an opal diffuser and a dimmer; available as table, floor and wall lamps.
Visu
A new perspective on the iconic wooden chair by Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen, shaped in form-pressed wood veneer for an at once modern and comfortably functional character.
Workshop
Created by Cecilie Manz for a 2015 exhibition calling for a wooden chair, Workshop brings a quiet, playful approach to archetypal Scandinavian design with a thin back shell and slightly curved seat in solid wood and shape-pressed veneer; the series also includes a coffee table.
Settle Outdoor
Designed by Anderssen & VollSettle Outdoor is Muuto's 2025 lounge collection, designed by the Norwegian studio Anderssen & Voll. The construction pairs a galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame with supporting textile bands, visible at the seat and back, as a deliberate nod to classic outdoor furniture construction. Armrests are FSC-certified Sapele Mahogany wood, generously proportioned for resting arms or drinks.
The cushions use quick-dry foam and durable outdoor textiles, bridging the comfort of an indoor sofa with the resilience outdoor use demands. The collection spans a lounge chair, a two-seater and a three-seater sofa, each sharing the same transparent frame logic and upholstered depth.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its outdoor work Muuto uses galvanized and powder-coated steel, FSC-certified teak and FSC-certified Sapele Mahogany wood, paired with quick-dry outdoor foam and weatherproof textiles. Indoor collections draw on lacquered wood, moulded plastics, upholstered foam and metal in matte powder-coat finishes.
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Muuto, answered.
Where is Muuto made?
Muuto is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it was founded in 2006. Production is distributed across specialist manufacturers; the house does not operate a single factory.
When was Muuto founded?
In 2006, by Kristian Byrge and Peter Bonnén in Copenhagen.
What does the name Muuto mean?
Muuto derives from the Finnish word muutos, meaning new perspective, reflecting the founders' intent to reframe rather than replicate Scandinavian design.
Who owns Muuto now?
Muuto was acquired by Knoll in January 2018 for US$300 million and is now part of the MillerKnoll group. It retains its Copenhagen headquarters and independent design identity.
What are Muuto's outdoor collections?
The current outdoor programme includes Settle Outdoor by Anderssen & Voll, Linear Steel by Thomas Bentzen, and the Assemble teak dining and bench series.
Who designs for Muuto?
Designers include Anderssen & Voll, Thomas Bentzen, Cecilie Manz, TAF Studio, Big-Game and Iskos-Berlin, among others, all working on a royalty basis.
What is the Settle Outdoor collection?
Settle Outdoor is a 2025 lounge series by Anderssen & Voll. It pairs a galvanized tubular steel frame with textile bands, FSC-certified Sapele Mahogany armrests and quick-dry outdoor cushions.
What is the Linear Steel collection?
Linear Steel is designed by Thomas Bentzen. It is a nine-piece outdoor series in galvanized, UV-resistant powder-coated steel, with chairs, benches and tables unified by straight lines and folded edges.
What materials does Muuto use outdoors?
Galvanized and powder-coated steel, FSC-certified teak, FSC-certified Sapele Mahogany and weatherproof outdoor textiles with quick-dry foam cores.
Is Muuto only an outdoor brand?
No. Muuto is primarily an indoor design house, with furniture, lighting and accessories for residential and contract interiors. Outdoor is a focused but growing part of the catalogue.
Is Muuto available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers and the Design Within Reach network, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
Can I buy from this site?
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