The SKUPA> Slatted bench in Five Dock House by Stanton Architects | Photography by Alicia Taylor
In partnership with SKUPA>
Long before SKUPA>, there was élan, the bespoke joinery practice the late Boris Tošić founded in the 1990s, where his instinct for natural materials and honest construction first took shape. Decades spent refining that instinct eventually led to one question: can furniture with a point of view be created? From that, SKUPA> was born. Now, with his sons Luke and Ziggy at the helm, the brand steps into a new light, guided by everything their father stood for.
Named after the Croatian word for ‘together’, the brand channels that ethos into every piece, and with it, their father’s intent: to design with passion, generosity and a deep reverence for the natural world. In this Nine to Know, we look at nine handmade SKUPA> pieces, exploring how élan’s decades of joinery expertise live on in furniture.
The SKUPA> Grid system | Photography courtesy of SKUPA>
02. San Daybed
Named after the Croatian word for ‘dream’, the SKUPA> San daybed weaves male and female timber joints into a single grid, with removable cushions available in linen or leather.
The SKUPA> Breadstick desk and red Spula stool | Photography by Hamish McIntosh
The SKUPA> Breadstick desk | Photography by Hamish McIntosh
08. Morse Shelving
The SKUPA> Morse shelving unit features curved timber shelves with slender metal uprights, referencing the rhythm of Morse code.
09. Blade Table Set
Sitting neatly within one another, the SKUPA> Blade table set reworks the classic nest of tables, with its curved blade legs tapering into the table and tray tops. Compact and easy to move, the set brings both flexibility and presence to any space.
The SKUPA> Morse shelving in Black Diamond by YSG | Photography by Anson Smart