Sami Kallio was born in Finland and raised in Sweden, where he honed his skills in traditional woodworking craftsmanship, such as compression moulding and woodturning. An award-winning designer with a studio based in in Gothenburg, Kallio designs furniture and interiors translating classical shapes into contemporary expressions with an industrial aesthetic which resonate with a modern-minded audience.
Man and machine both play a role in many of Kallio’s creations. Merging modern methods of industrial manufacturing with handcrafted techniques. The result is a refreshing balance between the past and the present.
Betty armchair design by Jakob Thau & Sami Kallio – &Tradition
Betty TK11. Design by Thau & Kallio, 2024 First launched as a chair, the Betty …
Taverna – Classic stackable peg chair in a modern design by Sami Kallio – Karl Andersson & Söner
Taverna – Classic stackable peg chair in a modern design Classic peg and restaurant chairs …
Gemyt made with a a backrest in solid steambent beech, sculptured to it’s shape in one single piece by Sami Kallio – Gemla
GEMYT is designed by Sami Kallio 2024. Made with a a backrest in solid steambent …
Anywhere is ingeniously simple and becomes slightly sculptural when you stack it design by Sami Kallio – Balzar Beskow
The Anywhere design by Sami Kallio is a versatile stool that can be used as …
A wooden embrace armchair & table design by Sami Kallio – Mizetto
A wooden embrace The Embrace armchair was born both from a dream about a chair …
KH#100 A series of lamps, a tribute to the art, the craft and our heritage, design by Sami Kallio – Konsthantverk
Konsthantverk have manufactured lamps since 1921. Truly. Cut, turned, milled, stamped and finished in our …
Valet Wall Console, designed by the acclaimed Sami Kallio – Northern
Valet wall drawer Design by Sami Kallio, 2022 “Well-designed details give life to the simplest …
STAM is a family of tables designed by Sami Kallio – Gemla
STAM STAM is a family of tables designed by Sami Kallio 2022. With STAM Sami …
Expand Dining Table – Whatever its size, every home needs a place where everyone can be together by Sami Kallio – Northern
Expand dining table Whatever its size, every home needs a place where everyone can be …
Expand dining table – Whatever its size, every home needs a place where everyone can be together by Sami Kallio
Whatever its size, every home needs a place where everyone can be together. Gathering around …
Valet Wall Console storage without compromising on style design Sami Kallio – Northern
Combining timeless Nordic wood crafting techniques with forward focussed design values, the new Valet Wall …
Thau & Kallio’s beloved Betty series expands with the debut of a counter and bar stool – &Tradition
First launched as a chair, the Betty series now includes a counter and bar stool …
From a three-leg stool to a solid bench by Sami Kallio – Northern
Introducing a new Pal bench This four legs bench is filled with character, natural materials, …
Winwood is an interpretation of Scandinavian design by Thau & Kallio – David Design
Winwood is an interpretation of Scandinavian design, minimalism and balance between past and present. It …