Contemporary Scandinavian design brand Bolia has marked its Australian debut with the unveiling of its first store in Melbourne’s Richmond.
The new store features a creative space called the Design Atelier, where clients can receive personalised guidance on selecting materials, textures and colours for custom and bespoke furniture pieces. Curated mood boards, material samples and lookbooks stored within the Design Atelier provide clients with access to ideas and inspiration and enables them to visualise a space.
Bolia is a Danish design company with a global presence. The company operates 88 stores across 12 countries. Despite its prominent presence, the brand remains dedicated to positioning sustainability at the core of its values and operations. This commitment involves striving for a reduced environmental footprint and embodying the principles of a responsible business. Bolia is committed to creating quality products that last, with the design house offering a 10-year warranty on their pieces – a move they say encourages consumers to “buy less, but better.”
The new store features a creative space called the Design Atelier, where clients can receive personalised guidance on selecting materials and colours for custom and bespoke furniture pieces.
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Beyond sustainability, the brand prioritises collaboration and designer diversity. “At Bolia, we believe that fresh perspectives pave the way for change, and that creativity thrives on diversity, curiosity, openness, and collaboration. This is why our design collective includes more than 60 talented designers, from 19 countries around the world – all with a shared passion for sustainable ideas and New Scandinavian Design,” said Bolia CEO Lars Lyse Hansen.
Although Bolia is new to the Australian market, the brand already has strong ties to Australian design. Emily Broom, an Australian designer based in Copenhagen, clinched the Bolia Design Award in 2020 for her design, the Zen rug. This successful outcome led to two collaborative design series being produced by Broom and Bolia – both series are now featured as part of the collection.
“We can’t wait to share our passion for timeless, long-lasting design with Australian customers, and to give them a warm welcome to our creative universe,” said Hansen.
Bolia’s collection comprises both indoor and outdoor settings and objects. Their first Australian store is now open at 620 Church St, Richmond. To find out more about the brand and its collection, visit the Bolia website.
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