Based on the desire to make a clean and functional table with an eco-friendly profile, the Kofi series is developed using clever and efficient production methods with a flat-pack design. The clean simplicity of the dimensions and proportions is highlighted by the close attention to detail, resulting in uncluttered aesthetics with distinct lines and a timeless quality.
Featuring a solid oak or walnut frame in FSC-certified wood with a water-based lacquer, the top is made of plain or reeded glass, which has a distinctively ribbed structure. The table comes in different sizes with different colour frame options and glass in clear or coloured variants.
Martin Solem (born 1985) is a Norwegian designer based in Copenhagen. He moved to Denmark to explore Danish design, and after working for Rud. Rasmussen, he studied design at The Royal Danish Design School, where he graduated in 2014. Since then he has been involved in projects with Capellini and Bernhardt Design, as well as participating in exhibitions in Paris, London and Oslo. He currently pursues solo design projects alongside working full-time at HAY as Head of Product Development – Furniture. Martin always strives to have an innovative approach to his work, and believes good design has to be both realistic and useful. For HAY Martin Solem has designed Kofi.
HAY was founded in 2002 with the ambition to create contemporary furniture that uses sophisticated industrial manufacturing to satisfy the needs of modern living. Today, this fundamental goal remains their mission: through commitment to the design and production of furniture, lighting and accessories with an international appeal, they strive to make good design accessible to the largest possible audience. Inspired by the stable structures of architecture and the dynamics of fashion, HAY combines the values of both industries in durable, quality products that provide added value for the user. HAY’s continued vision is to create straightforward, functional and aesthetic design in cooperation with some of the world’s most talented, curious and courageous designers. This has resulted in many fruitful collaborations, and in 2018, HAY joined forces with American furniture company Herman Miller to deliver excellent design to a wide variety of customers and contexts.