Kelly
Inspired by a colourful artist
As our office environments are becoming ever more flexible and activity based, there is a growing need for space-efficient, comfortable and private workplaces. Kelly is a series of colourful tables and stools in organic shapes and tactile materials, inspired by the work of the artist Ellsworth Kelly.
Kelly is produced by Ragnars, a firm that we have worked with before and with which we developed the office furniture series Metro. We wanted to supplement the more advanced system with a freestanding product and decided to develop a new and unusual table design in partnership with Ragnars.
Friendliness and tactility
Our starting point was to create a workplace that felt private and inclusive, despite the small space. We designed a table with rounded shapes and a work surface in DeskTop linoleum. A soft screen, covered in coloured felt, adds both comfort and character.
“We were actively involved in giving Kelly a friendliness and materiality. The surfaces should feel soft to the touch and the shape should be nice to work at. A lot of the inspiration came from some of the colourful, graphic work of the artist Ellsworth Kelly,” says Mathieu Gustafsson, designer.
We were actively involved in giving Kelly a friendliness and materiality
The golden section
Soon, the range expanded to include stools. By defining a golden section, we created a smart and efficient design. Stools and tables share the same dimensions, fasteners, and fittings. The materials are robust, with sustainability in focus throughout development. Kelly aligns with Ragnars’ expertise in flat-pack furniture while adding a new twist to their minimalist design language.
We launched Kelly at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in spring 2016. The series offers a variety of woods and colours, making it easy to adapt to different spaces and styles. Tables come in two fixed heights, 74 cm and 90 cm, working well for both standard and bar-height settings. Stools are available in three heights—45 cm, 65 cm, and 75 cm—providing flexible seating options. With its clean design and carefully crafted details, Kelly brings both function and character to any environment.
