Richly upholstered in aniline leather, the Merkur Dining Chair has been imbued with incredible tactility, elevating the humble form of the dining chair to new heights. Originally intended for the palatial interior of the Oslo Stock Exchange, Skogstad and Waernes’ design honours the Roman god of trade and commerce.
Using traditional joinery techniques to put a contemporary twist on the classic form of the dining chair, the pair have created an iconic chair suitable for a wide range of different settings. Part of the Audo Copenhagen Merkur collection.
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.
