In the spotlight: Maze’s Pieces furniture campaign
In addition to a velvet version, the Anyone stool is also available with leather upholstery. The wider Anytwo bench offers more plentiful seating space.
LOCAL PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS are integral to the Swedish brand Maze's Slow Production philosophy. Louise Hederström's Pieces series fits the sustainably-minded manufacturer's range like a glove: it has been designed with longevity and the practicalities of everyday life in mind, not forgetting a playful edge.
The collection's name refers to an abundance of creative material combinations. The furniture makes use of leather, wood and metal in inventive ways, whether it be leather handles or a perforated metal front that hides household clutter. Finished off with a clean color palette, the products are excellent matches for the entrance, living room, dining space and bedroom.
If you're in need of an additional spot for storing or displaying objects, the Swedish-made Anyplace side table is an excellent option.
With a penchant for lasting design, Maze manufactures the Pieces collection's furnishings, including the Liza cabinet that combines classic and contemporary appeal, in small editions.
Due to the furnishings' whimsical names, choosing your own favorite may resemble inviting home a brand-new friend. The items include the spacious Frank storage bench with a leather seat, the Liza cabinet fitted with three shelves as well as the slim-lined Tracy side table. As for the Anyone stool and Anytwo bench, the names hint at the number of people they cater to.
For the bedroom, entrance and beyond – Frank is a clean-lined storage bench that is suited to storing plenty of home essentials.
Designed with slender metal legs, the Same table and matching chairs are a great pick for anyone seeking a streamlined dining set.
Many of the Pieces collection's products look to years past for inspiration. For instance, a second-hand dining chair from the 1950s was Hederström's reference point for the streamlined Same chair – the end result is an elegant piece, complete with a bent plywood seat and a look suited to a multitude of home decor styles. The Francis cabinet, crafted from perforated metal, is another treat with a classic feel.
Cognac-hued leather makes for a striking counterpart to a black metal frame. The Nancy bench is also available with white metal parts and as an all-black version.
Brilliant brass details add a welcome dash of sparkle to the Anyday coffee table.
The Slow Production thinking offers a responsible framework for all of Maze's operations. The brand, committed to only crafting furnishings with a purpose, wishes to solve problems faced by modern day dwellers. Fair working conditions, sustainable forestry and the wide use of recycled materials are some of the ways Maze utilizes to promote greener living.
Campaign:
For a limited time, Finnish Design Shop is offering 15% off Maze's Pieces series, including storage furniture, seating and tables. The campaign is valid until 10 June 2022.
Who: Louise Hederström
An industrious furniture and product designer based in Malmö, Sweden.
Studied at Beckmans in Stockholm and at the University of Lund.
Has taken part in several international exhibitions with her work. Accolades include the Blueprint Design Award at the London Design Festival.
Interested in leather as a material due to its versatility and malleable features: many of the Pieces collection's furniture utilize naturally tanned leather.
Maze's popular Bill coat stands, coat racks and shoe shelves are also part of Hederström's oeuvre.
See also:
• All products by Louise Hederström >
• Explore the entire Maze range at Finnish Design Shop >
Text: Eero Nurmi Images: Maze
Published on 25 May, 2022
