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Fungal Structures Guide the Sieni Collection

The forms of the Sieni collection resemble fungal structures – stems, hypha, caps, and gills. Fitting, because the word “sieni” means mushroom in Finnish. Designed by Michael Yarinsky for Made by Choice, the furniture pieces seem to be hard and soft at the same time, while asking to be handled and experienced. The curved 90-degree angles, use of circles, and lack of hard edges make for a harmonious collection.

wood dining table surrounded by dark chairs

Yarinsky’s style of design is grounded in a human-centric approach that really comes through in Sieni. It’s an aesthetic that welcomes comfort and contentment in a modern, lived in way, inviting play and engagement through form. Each decision is intentional, offering unexpected interactions and moments of engagement, and requesting you stay present.

Made by Choice is known for their in-house manufactured wood furniture, with a vision focused on collective creation and Nordic values. By working with American designers, such as Yarinsky, they hope to bring together the traditional craft and heritage of Finnish furniture with conceptual ideas of material, form, and atmosphere.

styled interior living space with desk, chair, table lamp, and wall art

styled interior living space with chair and side table

styled interior living space with bench and side table

styled interior living space with chair and floor lamp

styled interior living space with black armchair and side table

styled interior living space with large chair

gallery exhibition space with floor to ceiling window walls with modern furniture on display

gallery exhibition space with modern furniture on display

bench and two abstract mirrors

gallery exhibition space with floor to ceiling window walls with modern furniture on display

size pieces of hanging wall art and a lamp

two chairs and a side table in a gallery space

chair and side table in the window of a gallery space

wood chair and candleholder in the window of a gallery space

chair and lamp in the window of a gallery space

side table in the window of a gallery space

To learn more about the Sieni Collection, visit tangible.space.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.