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© FLC / Le Corbusier / VISDA and Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand / VISDA, Zig Zag chair by Gerrit T. Rietveld, Cassina iMaestri Collection
Located in the heart of Copenhagen and situated in a historic building, the first Tekla store spans almost 200 sq metres of the ground floor of what is today known as the Egmont building. Initiated by the Danish publisher and modernist, Egmont Petersen, the iconic building was first constructed in the 1930s and features Nordic Classicism characteristics that have been a source of inspiration for Tekla’s architectural team. The space is classic yet modern, valuing quality and considered design that echoes both the building’s history and the Tekla brand.
Features include a lustrous ‘light carpet’ on the ceiling – a reference to the grand luxury of the original building – and ornate double doors that open to reveal fitting rooms, storage and the back of house. Concrete floors mirror Tekla’s minimal aesthetic, while natural wood and metal fixtures offer contrasting textures and a subtle palette to support Tekla’s product universe. Carefully selected archival furniture, chosen for its resonance with Tekla’s design language, is used to provide elegant comfort in waiting areas.
Tekla’s interest in beauty and functional design is felt throughout, as historical references combine with home rituals to create an elevated yet welcoming atmosphere.
Discover the space and the archival pieces within it.
Zig Zag chair by Gerrit T. Rietveld, Cassina iMaestri Collection
The Zig Zag chair is a gesture and a contradiction. Sharp angles of hard wood that become supple upon seating. An angular expression, strict and yet comfortable.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, an architect and designer with a preoccupation with design as a means for well-being and comfort of the spirit, not just comfort. Rietveld and his de Stijl contemporaries sought to create a utopia based on harmonic human-made order. This order can be felt in the vertical and horizontal planes of wood that form the distinctive structure.
Alvar Aalto is universally recognised as one of the most influential architects and interior designers of the 20th century.
In the Model No.31 Armchair, Aalto makes the hard seem soft. Like a sculptor carving soft curves from marble, Aalto creates a tension between organic lines and wood, finding a supportive fluidity.
The Aalto Club Table and Model 60 stool are both great examples of how Aalto was able to shape the idea of a modern home. Originally intended for use in institutions, the designs have since become popular pieces of furniture in homes all over Finland. The timeless designs and beautiful materials are a testament to Aalto’s skill as a designer. While we place a high value on these items now, they were always intended to fit into the average home with ease. Aalto’s lasting legacy was his ability to take a need and turn it into something beautiful.
Modern designers Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret’s pioneering influence can be seen in the LC3, created based on sketches from 1928. The characteristic of the design is the tension between its soft textures and harsh metal frame. Over time, the pillows change shape, giving the chair a sense of character and softness.
The chair consists of a simple, geometric cube, with a steel frame and four loose cushions. The idea was to not hide the construction of the furniture, but to make the frame a part of the design. This combination of comfort and industrial materials broke from the dominating Art Deco style of the time and built a modular house with minimal, built-in furniture.
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