Tribute to Norwegian Design and Art
LK Hjelle launches the Less Sofa with artistic fabric by Magne Furuholmen. When a sofa meets a work of art, something magical happens. LK Hjelle is now launching a special edition of the Less sofa, designed by Lars Tornøe, upholstered in an exclusive textile developed in collaboration with artist Magne Furuholmen. The fabric is produced at the renowned Innvik weaving mill, and the project is curated by design curator Cathrine Edwards. The goal was to create something that is not only visually stunning but also tells a story – a sofa that is both functional and artistically valuable.
Less is known for its simple design language, thoughtful construction, and uncompromising comfort – a sofa that truly demonstrates that “less” can indeed be”more.” Now, it gains a new dimension through the fabric, which carries distinct traces of Furuholmen’s unique visual expression. An expression that gives the sofa both character and depth.
“It is rare to have the opportunity to collaborate across art, craftsmanship, and furniture design like this. The textile is not just a surface; it’s a bearer of meaning and artistic content.”
– Cathrine Edwards
The textile has been developed and produced at Innvik, whose long experience and technical expertise have made it possible to transfer Furuholmen’s art into a woven fabric. The process has required close collaboration and precision from all involved, and the result is something truly unique.“It is often in meeting other crafts and knowledge beyond my own that my artistry is enriched.”
– Magne Furuholmen
The launch of the Less sofa with the new textile marks a high point in LK Hjelle’s work to promote Norwegian collaborations and local production. It shows how art, design, and fine craftsmanship can come together in a product that is both touching and enduring.
The sofa will be displayed at this year’s 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen and as part of the Inside Norway exhibition at Framing, Bredgade 28, from June 18–20.
It will be available in two distinct textile patterns, developed by Magne Furuholmen, and with a specially stained wooden frame that enhances the artistic expression. The sofas will be produced in a limited edition.
Photo: Siren Lauvdal
Lars Tornøe is a Norwegian design studio devoted to furniture design and related fields of product design, working with various clients in Europe and US.