Originally designed for the interior of Oslo’s historic stock exchange, the Audo Copenhagen Merkur Dining Armchair utilises richly tactile fabric to enhance an already exceptional design, uplifting the essential form of the dining chair and making it a timeless addition to any space.
Refined by Skogstad and Waernes, the combination of traditional joinery techniques and contemporary elegance has produced an exquisite reinterpretation of a classic form. The chair takes its name from the Roman god of trade and commerce, reflecting its place within the exchange’s hallowed halls.
Skogstad & Waernes is an Oslo-based design studio founded by two Norwegian designers - Petter Skogstad and Fredrik Waernes.
The pair met while studying at Oslo Metropolitan University and ECAL. After a decade of designing products for the likes of Anderssen & Voll, Andreas Engesvik and Snohetta, and a variety of other world-leading studios, they decided to pool their talents and form their own studio. Their approach to design is authentic and thoughtful, producing considered products that showcase the pair’s experience and eye for detail. They work in a variety of different areas, from furniture to lighting and accessories.
