FALUKORVEN
Can a piece of furniture inspire communication, a sense of community and optimism for the future?
This simple yet important question was the starting point for designer and interior architect Jenny Askenfors of Bofink Design Studio when she was paired with master upholsterer Elhadji Ndiaye as part of SPOK x Hantverkarna, a project initiated by the Stockholm Crafts Association for Stockholm Craft Week.
In a world that feels divided, distant and anxious, the idea emerged to create a piece of furniture that brings people closer together. The result was Falukorven – part art installation, part furniture, part sofa and part celebration of craftsmanship. Designed by Jenny Askenfors and brought to life in collaboration with Elhadji Ndiaye.
With humour, craftsmanship and a generous dose of warmth, a classic Swedish icon has been given a new form and meaning. The oversized Falukorv sausage, built around a Swedish timber frame and upholstered with recycled foam known as "pyttipanna", has been scaled up 10:1 and transformed into a soft, circular seating piece. A sofa that invites people to step inside, sit down and find themselves at just the right distance for conversation.
The sausage is upholstered in dyed and rolled leather from Tärnsjö Garveri, a Swedish tannery that spent countless hours perfecting the colour and sheen to resemble the original as closely as possible. Details such as the string and the familiar metal clips (3D-printed in this version) have also been carefully crafted to match the original. But here, they take on a new purpose: inviting conversation, laughter, curiosity, recognition and togetherness.
At a time marked by isolation, fear and economic uncertainty, the Falukorven sofa becomes a small act of resistance – a physical, bold and playful reminder of the importance of meeting, talking and feeling connected.
Combining artistic ambition, material expertise and humour, the project opens up new ways of seeing design as a social catalyst. A piece of furniture that sparks memories, conversations and warmth – just like a really good Swedish sausage dinner.
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Can a piece of furniture inspire communication, a sense of community and optimism for the future?
This simple yet important question was the starting point for designer and interior architect Jenny Askenfors of Bofink Design Studio when she was paired with master upholsterer Elhadji Ndiaye as part of SPOK x Hantverkarna, a project initiated by the Stockholm Crafts Association for Stockholm Craft Week.
In a world that feels divided, distant and anxious, the idea emerged to create a piece of furniture that brings people closer together. The result was Falukorven – part art installation, part furniture, part sofa and part celebration of craftsmanship. Designed by Jenny Askenfors and brought to life in collaboration with Elhadji Ndiaye.
With humour, craftsmanship and a generous dose of warmth, a classic Swedish icon has been given a new form and meaning. The oversized Falukorv sausage, built around a Swedish timber frame and upholstered with recycled foam known as "pyttipanna", has been scaled up 10:1 and transformed into a soft, circular seating piece. A sofa that invites people to step inside, sit down and find themselves at just the right distance for conversation.
The sausage is upholstered in dyed and rolled leather from Tärnsjö Garveri, a Swedish tannery that spent countless hours perfecting the colour and sheen to resemble the original as closely as possible. Details such as the string and the familiar metal clips (3D-printed in this version) have also been carefully crafted to match the original. But here, they take on a new purpose: inviting conversation, laughter, curiosity, recognition and togetherness.
At a time marked by isolation, fear and economic uncertainty, the Falukorven sofa becomes a small act of resistance – a physical, bold and playful reminder of the importance of meeting, talking and feeling connected.
Combining artistic ambition, material expertise and humour, the project opens up new ways of seeing design as a social catalyst. A piece of furniture that sparks memories, conversations and warmth – just like a really good Swedish sausage dinner.
