After experiencing the 2014 Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, furniture designer and architect Victoria Yakusha sought in her work to preserve, revive and celebrate Ukrainian culture. A deep connection with nature and a sustainable construction approach connects her designs to the Earth and centuries-old traditions. By drawing on techniques and materials native to her home country, Yakusha creates award-winning collections of furniture, lighting and décor with an organic modern design style.
Growing up, Yakusha fostered an affinity for Ukrainian primitivist and folk artists including self-taught painter Maria Prymachenko. She later studied architecture at Prydniprovska State Academy in Ukraine and the National Institutes of Science and Technology in France. In 2006, she opened YAKUSHA, a multidisciplinary studio, and in 2014, she launched her furniture brand, Faina.
Faina uses materials from Ukraine and employs local specialists to craft furnishings, often entirely by hand. The brand developed its own living material, ztista, a moldable dough composed of recycled metal, cellulose, wood chips and clay. Faina also uses a historic craft technique known as valkuvannia, which involves coating a solid surface with a mixture of straw, hay and natural clay. It enables sculptors to form highly textured pieces including chairs, benches and lamps.
Yakusha’s work has been presented around the world, including at the 2018 and 2020 Paris Design Week, 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair, 2018 and 2020 Milan Design Week and 2015 and 2018 Bologna Design Week. She won recognition from the ELLE DECO International Design Awards in 2019, Art Space Interior Awards in 2020 and the 2020 Arte Laguna Prize for Art Design. In 2021, Yakusha’s Istetyka interior in Kyiv became the first Ukrainian project to win in the Dezeen Awards for the Bars & Restaurants category.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of designs by Victoria Yakusha including seating, tables, decorative objects and more.
Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Bengt Ruda "Z" sofa. Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK, Nordiska Kompaniet. Bengt Ruda (1918-1999) was a Swedish architect and furniture designer. He worked for Nordiska K...
Velvet
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x ottoman, 1x armrest): L 240cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / seating H 42cm Model shown on main...
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman classic): L170cm / P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modul...
Foam
$21,091 / item
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 90.56 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 1x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 2...
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x ottoman, 1x armrest): Measures: L 240cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / seating H 42cm Model shown on main...
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman classic): L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble d...
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 4 (1x large,1x corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular...
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 3 (2x large,1x small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble ...
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 4 (1x large, 1x corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modula...
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 3 (2x large, 1x small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble...
Foam, Wool
Wavy Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wavy sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi. Materials: Velvet or boucle upholstery, natural wood, painted brass or silver Dimensions: W 75 x W 250 x H 71 cm. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pola Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
3 Seats Pola sofa by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Upholstery: fabric or leather Structure: stained wood, Noce Canaletto solid wood Dimensions: W247.5 x ...
Upholstery, Wood
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll. 2020. Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered in fabric Dimensions: 230 x 83 x 69 cm S...
Metal, Bronze
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll, 2020 Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered in fabric Dimensions: 160 x 83 x 69 cm se...
Metal, Bronze
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats modular sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: Upholstery: Fabric (also available in leather) Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador Silver dark/Emperador Tundra/Red marbl...
Metal, Aluminum
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 2 seats modular sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: Upholstery: Fabric Structure: Powder-coated metal, cast aluminum legs Dimensions: W 177 x D 89 x H 82 cm HS 42.5 cm. A...
Metal, Aluminum
Daring shapes and soft curves define the impressive output of five women furniture designers around the globe — in Ireland, Ukraine, Israel, Denmark and France.
For the exhibition “Materia Perpetua,” the gallery asked an international group of makers — including Tagliaferri — to explore the possibilities of a surprisingly versatile material: onyx.
