Jukka Setala (born 24 February 1967,
Helsinki
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,
Finland
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) is a
Finnish designer.
He completed his study as an interior architect at the
University of Art and Design Helsinki
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture; ; ), was formed of two separate schools: the faculty of architecture (previously part of the Helsinki University of Technology) and the University of Art and Design Helsinki (UIAH, known in ...
in 1996. He designed a notable lamp
[ but he is best known for his "Fatboy" beanbag chairs.]
Exhibitions
*2004 'Muovi' (Plastic), Design Museum, Helsinki
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*2004 'Dream Team' design exhibition / Design Forum, Helsinki
*2002 'Finndesignnow02' / Helsinki
*2000 '100- (design-)' / Helsinki
*2000 'Young Forum' / Design Forum, Helsinki
*1999 'Artificial Nature', furniture exhibition Pit 21, Milan
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*1999 'New Scandinavian' furniture exhibition / Cologne
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*1998 'Finnish Design 10' / Design Forum, Helsinki
*1997 '25-Points' furniture exhibition / MUOVA, Vaasa, and Suomenlinna
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, Helsinki
*1997 'Young Designers Week', furniture exhibition / Martela, Helsinki
*1997 'Talente 1997' / Munich
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*1997 'Borens Award 1996' / Design Forum, Helsinki and Malmö
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Form & Design Center
*1996 'Nordisk Glass', Malmö Form & Design Center
*1996 'Young Forum' / Design Forum, Helsinki
*1996 'The Forces of Light' / Rake Gallery, Helsinki
*1995 'Giovani e Materia' / Firenze
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Florence ...
*1994 '4' / NuKu Galleria, Oulu
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*1994 Jewellery exhibition / Gallery PUR-PUR, Frankfurt am Main
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*1993 Furniture Exhibition / Copenhagen
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*1991 Retretti, sculpture exhibition / Punkaharju
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Acknowledgements and awards
*2006 Best New Furniture in Europe 2006 / Reader's Digest
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, Europe
*2001 Merket for God Design
*1999 Honorary mention 'Valo-99' (Light 99) / light design competition, Finlandgraphic design
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, 1st prize / Finland
*Own design office since 1996 under the name Suunnittelu- and Muotoilutoimisto Jukka Setälä Oy
*Furniture design teacher at the University Of Art And Design Helsinki
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture; ; ), was formed of two separate schools: the faculty of architecture (previously part of the Helsinki University of Technology) and the University of Art and Design Helsinki (UIAH, known in ...
since 1999
References
External links
Finnish Design Shop: Jukka Setälä
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1967 births
Living people
Artists from Helsinki
Finnish architects