Pushing Design Conventions with Kalon Studios
Thirteen years of pushing the conventions of design has ushered Kalon Studio into the limelight and made them a benchmark in eco-responsibility. Self-proclaimed as obsessive when it comes to integrity, tradition, and sustainability, Kalon Studio founders, Michaele Simmering and Johannes Pauwen, have set the bar high for every piece produced by the top craftspeople at their American-based studio and workshop.
They know the impact of well-made, versatile furniture, the value of sustainable origins, and the importance of perfecting the masterful integration of sustainable production and lasting beauty. Every piece has modest form and simplistic, flowing lines that allow the wood and metal elements to speak for themselves, creating an environment of relaxation that caters to all design or décor preferences.
Sustainable Design
Rooted firmly in the belief that each handcrafted piece of furniture should inspire positive change, Kalon Studios uses intuitive design to celebrate the material from which each chair, table, bench, bed, and dresser is crafted. Whether it’s sourcing wood from local forests or using non-toxic finishes, Kalon takes pride in the durability and sustainability of every element, boasting more than half a dozen eco-certifications - including the highly sought and hard-won GOTS Certification.
With a mission as focused as creating an environmentally-centered lifestyle both inside and outside of the home, Kalon tirelessly works to bring organic beauty into your living spaces through responsible production, which focuses on small-scale production and the use of recyclable packaging. All of this in the name of a strong commitment to a love and respect for nature that has the power to inspire the crafting of pieces like the Stump Stool and Bough Table.
Bough
Bough Bench
The visual contrasts of the large slab of American Ash against the slender and delicate taper of the legs gives the Bough Bench its signature, sculptural form. Perfect alone, paired with the Bough Table, or centered as a coffee table, the Bough Bench exudes an elegance and grace with simple modern lines and the minimalist detail of the blackened steel cross beam hardware.
Bough Stool
Echoing the delicate grace of the Bough Bench and Table, the Bough Stool stands as a small-scale example of the beauty of balance and contrast. The solid American Ash seat juxtaposes against the delicate, tapering legs. Altogether, the Bough Stool incorporates the natural tones of the wood with the minimalist details of the brass hardware to make the perfect seat or side table.
Bough Table
The visual contrasts of the large slab of American Ash against the slender and delicate taper of the trestle legs gives the Bough Table its signature, sculptural form. Perfect in modern dining rooms, paired with the Bough Bench, or centered in a workspace, the Bough Table exudes an elegance and grace with simple modern lines and the minimalist detail of the blackened steel cross beam hardware.
Trunk Bench
Embodying the Kalon goal of simple and quiet aesthetics, the Trunk Bench exudes an organic presence in modern living spaces. Following the guidance of natural wood, the Trunk Bench features natural variances, making no two benches the same. Using ash or maple sustainably sourced from Maine forests, the Trunk Bench adopts the grain and natural splits as the detail and décor, letting nature speak and be present in all environments.
Because of it’s organic nature, the Trunk Bench can be easily adapted to all spaces. Let it stand alone in the hall, or drape a Gradient Throw over it in the living room. Bring it into bedrooms and playrooms as extra seating or a side bench for displaying or storage.
The Trunk Bench is proudly American-made by a master craftsman, John Wentworth. Carrying on his family’s legacy, Wentworth is based in a small town in Maine and he personally sources the wood needed to make both the Trunk Bench and the Stump Stool from a local sawmill.
For Wentworth the art of the Trunk Bench is in the majesty of the trees themselves, the careful craftsmanship of each piece, molding it into a timeless, functional item that can be passed down from generation to generation. Strengthening the user’s connection to nature and their home and extending the life of the tree—immortalizing it in a shape and form unique to the Kalon Living Materials collection.
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