Designed by Jakob Berg Fall back and let the curvature of seat embrace you as you sit in the Ballare Chair. The design is an attempt to break the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor space, carried out in a tight and minimalist composition. The chair is easily stackable when not in use.

A design concept store, Shop Zung is the immersion of Studio Zung products, furniture,and finishes complemented by eclectic objet crafted from artisans around the world.Located in Soho, New York, Shop Zung offers an intimate exhibition space, concept store, tea menagerie merged with its architecture and interior design

Studio Zung

Skagerak | Barriere Cushion

Color

Outdoor Cushions

Born in France in 1952, Simon Chaput moved to New York City in the early 1980s, and quickly became immersed in the downtown art scene through close friends Christo and Jeanne-Claude. It was during this time that he met Isamu Noguchi, who inspired him to revisit his childhood passion for photography.
ISBN: 978-1-59005-445-1 Clothbound, slipcased 7.5x15 inches 52 pages 25 duotone plates

Simon Chaput | Jantar Mantar

Title

Books

A modern cabinet for the living room and hallway. The long, round legs are positioned at the outer corners while the smart brass-handles on the cabinet doors are aligned with the tabletop. The left room is empty while the rooms on the mid and right are each divided by a removable shelf. The tabletop comes in either oak or marble both materials known for their beautifully vivid structures.

Skagerak | Jut Cabinet

Material

Bookcases & Cabinets

Centered around the topics we value, voices that need to be amplified, and conversations we feel are missing in our modern discourse, each month will explore various narratives of people, places, and ideas.
To celebrate Women's History Month, March’s Printed Matter looks into the life and art of Ruth Asawa.
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This Month's Selection: Ruth Asawa , Texts by Tiffany Bell and Robert Storr

Known for her extensive body of intricate and dynamic wire sculptures, American sculptor, educator, and arts activist Ruth Asawa challenged conventional notions of material and form through her emphasis on lightness and transparency. Asawa began her now iconic looped-wire works in the late 1940s while still a student at Black Mountain College.

Presenting an important and timely overview of the artist’s work, this monograph brings together a broad selection of her sculptures, works on paper, and more. Together the body of work demonstrates the centrality of Asawa’s innovative practice to the art-historical legacy of the twentieth century. In addition to an incredible group of photographs of the artist and her work by Imogen Cunningham, a selection of rare archival materials will illustrate a chronology of the artist’s life and work. Featuring an extensive text by Tiffany Bell which explores the artist’s influences, history, and, most importantly, the work itself, as well as a significant essay by Robert Storr discussing Asawa’s work in relation to mid-twentieth century art history, culture, and scientific theory.

Printed Matter | March

This book is our way of celebrating a half-decade of personal relationships and creative dialogues. In three distinct conversational sections, Dialogues invites readers to consider how our natural and built environments become the spaces that define our context, how our food traditions can connect us with both the past and the future, and how a diversity of individual creative voices can come together to form a powerful chorus of inspiration for all those willing to listen. Featuring 6 architectural and design case studies, 14 interviews with craftspeople and innovators from around the world, and 19 new recipes from the team at our food stories, Dialogues is not simply a book about Frama. It's not another book about design. In fact, Dialogues is not a book about any one particular theme, any single discipline, or any one overarching philosophy of life or art. Instead, this is a book about the value of creative exchange and the power of listening. With Dialogues, we invite you into this conversation. Including full color photographs and illustrations. Text in English and German.

Frama | Dialogues: Our Food Stories

The multifunctional Riviera Lounge is based on the original Riviera Sunbed, which can expand in length. Here, the expansion is not in length but in width, enabling the lounge elements to serve as a chair and table, a sofa or a level surface that will serve as a sunbed.

Skagerak | Riviera Lounge

Furniture

Wilshire Boulevard is one of Los Angeles's transportation lifelines, and as close as one gets in the sprawling metropolis to a Main Street. Running east-to-west from downtown to the ocean, Wilshire is a link from late-nineteenth-century L.A. to the explosive growth of this city in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Fascinated by its history, New York based photographer Adrian Gaut pays tribute to L.A.'s most famous strip in his unique framing of architectural details. Gaut's photographs evoke the 100-year-plus history of L.A.'s growth through rigorous documentation of the boulevard starting with One Wilshire in downtown L.A. and ending with traffic cones that divide the Pacific Coast Highway. In between the Art Deco details of Miracle Mile, the 1980s reflective glass facades of Century City and the midcentury modern architecture omnipresent throughout the entire strip is captured in more than 100 color and black-and-white semi-abstract compositions. A brilliant way to mark a time and place in Southern California in the early 21st century.
Choose from a selection of curated prints from this collection.
All dimensions are in inches.

Adrian Gaut | Wilshire Blvd | Individual Prints

Size

Print Option

Wall Art & Decor

Like water, with its chaotic movements driven by winds, tides and currents, so it is in life that we have no predefined pattern we must fit into. We're all as variable as the water and the waves, with all their unpredictable patterns. Fluidessence captures in stone water's fluid surface as it's waves are continually born, live and die every instant.
Material: White Cherokee marble

Steven Schrenk | Fluidessence

Massive, heavy, solid blocks of oak.
We have chosen to work with only local wood such as douglas and oak. They have very different characters and call for different shapes and treatments.
The solid squares come in blackened oak and oak.
We have given the squares as little shape as possible, keeping the feeling of solid wood, yet aiming for different expressions.
We use the solid items primarily as small tables as we like the flexibility and the airy feeling of smaller tables used in combination with each other. This is also why you will not find any coffee tables in the Noorstad collection.
Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 43 cm
Please note : In the proces of drying, the wood will naturally crack. This is an intended part of the design, and as the season and temperature changes over time the wood may continue to work.

Noorstad | Pilipili

Wood

Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953, the dining chair soon made its way into homes all over the world due to its sublime quality and iconic design. The chair has been re-launched by the fourth generation of the Sibast family as a vital design classic from the Danish Modern movement and a signature design from Sibast Furniture.
The chair characteristic Y-shaped legs, floating seat and moulded backrest demand high-quality craftsmanship in order to achieve the unique expression. The bold and complex design of the iconic chair was perfected by Helge Sibast in the workshop and has an inherent beauty that transcends time and place. A true design classic to treasure and pass on to future generations.

Sibast | No. 8

Upholstery

Artist: Buckminster Fuller, signed on strut
Materials: Stainless steel rods and stainless wire tendons
Dimensions: 16 in. diameter (41 cm. diameter)

Collection: Editions 8-10 available for purchase

Buckminster Fuller | Thirty Strut Tensegrity Dome | 1981

Virkelyst 2-seater is a modern outdoor 2-seater with the seating comfort of an indoor furniture. The simple wooden frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. The upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified and extremely colour and lightfast as well as water and dirt-repellent and even mildew-resistant. The cushion is filled with airy fossflakes – an allergy-friendly polyethylene material which maintains its volume and shape over time.

Skagerak | Virkelyst 2-seater

A companion to the Leather Handle Nº2, the Leather Strap Handle Nº2 also comes in a bark tanned waxed leather with wax stitching, burnished edges, brass thumb screws, and wing nut hardware.
Each handle is handcrafted in New York.
Specifications:

Overall dimensions: 1-1/8" x 9"

Brass Screw Length: 1-1/4"

Please allow for a 1-2 week lead time.
Please note that as with all of our leather products, the leather will develop a patina and change over time into a more rich, aged finish.

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Leather Handle Nº2

Take shelter from the sun and enjoy a nice outdoor lunch under the Atlantis umbrella. While the fabric has been leather-reinforced to enhance the strength, the foot of the wooden pole is metal-reinforced to protect against wear and scratches when placed in the foot. A double-pulley system makes is easy for everyone to fold up the umbrella. This round version is a perfect match for most outdoor tables with an umbrella hole.

Skagerak | Atlantis Umbrella

Shape

Shelf Library is a continuation of the recognized shelf design by Frama. Fastened with solid steel screws on oak rails, the shelves can easily be placed and re-styled in a variety of ways.

Frama | Shelf Library H1148 | Extra Rail

One-of-a-kind, fine surfcraft by Studio Zung.

New age step-up. Templates from the past mixed with a modern bottom, beveled deck and responsive rails. Eye-opening paddle power. It paddles 5-7x longer than its length. Wide point forward. Built for critical surf. Made to get in early, set your line and get piped. We've had a ton of buzz around this - a quiver necessity.
This superbly polished board is also beautiful mounted as a wall piece. The craftsmanship cannot be matched.

All surfboards are handcrafted in collaboration with Matt Parker in San Clemente, California.
Materials:

Polyurethane Foam PU/PE Construction
Fiberglass 6+4/6oz
Resin Pigment

Made to order with a lead time of 4-5 weeks.
Estimated shipping time of 1 week for domestic orders. For international orders, please contact us directly for a shipping estimate.

Zung | Classic Modern

One-of-a-kind, fine surfcraft by Studio Zung.
Our favorite fish. Classic influence and inspiration but updated to help this concept more fully realize its potential. Slightly modified template from the Lis style. Nipped & tucked to perform as a daily driver. Foam friendly, flat deck, beveled performance rails, modern bottom contours. Ridden as a twin or quad with a deep swallow tail. Made to fly. Glassed in fins.
All surfboards are handcrafted in collaboration with Matt Parker in San Clemente, California.
Materials:

Polyurethane Foam PU/PE Construction
Fiberglass 6+4/4oz
Resin Pigment

Made to order with a lead time of 4-5 weeks.
Estimated shipping time of 1 week for domestic orders. For international orders, please contact us directly for a shipping estimate.

Zung | Classic Fish

In the wake of the launch of the iconic shelving concept Royal System in 1948, Poul Cadovius introduced the System Ultra in 1957. The system was created on a very simple yet genius basic principle. It was developed with the same space-saving, flexible design as Royal System, based on the innovative idea of moving the furniture off the floor onto the walls, leaving more space in the room. Create your own configuration ** System Ultra consists of wall-mounted rails, shelves and hangers in powder coated steel. The system is characterized by its elegant, ultra-thin shelves, with a wave-shaped edge profile, attached to the rails by hangers in either raw brass or coloured steel. The components are available in various colours and sizes, offering the possibility to customize the system in multiple individual combinations, and to extend it over time according to needs. Design: Poul Cadovius
*Pricing reflects 2 Rails and 4 Shelves ( H200cm + D22 Shelves + D22 Hangers) **For bespoke variations, please send the configuration to  for pricing.

Dk3 | System Ultra

Hangers

A super comfortable and versatile sun lounger made from 100% FSC teak and hardwearing fabric in either black or white. With its two wheels, the Columbus sun lounger is easy to move around and the backrest is adjustable in several positions.

Skagerak | Columbus Sunbed

Single rail for our Shelf Library collection. The solid oak piece is treated with a natural oil, and has several holes for mounting and adjusting the shelves.

Frama | Shelf Library H1852 | Extra Rail

One-of-a-kind, fine surfcraft by Studio Zung. All the beauty and glide from days gone by with a few small refinements to make it more user-friendly. A must-have for a complete quiver. Made with traditional riding in mind, trimming and camping out on the nose. Flat entry and mid-section rocker, accelerates and flips a bit off the tail. Moderate nose concave, 60/40 rails. Effortless glide and trim. All surfboards are handcrafted in collaboration with Matt Parker of Album Surf in San Clemente, California. Materials: Polyurethane Foam Fiberglass Paint Made to order with a lead time of 4-5 weeks. Estimated shipping time of 1 week for domestic orders. For international orders, please contact us directly for a shipping estimate.

Zung | Performance Longboard | 8' Series

Part of the 50 limited edition boards, the Zung Essaouria can also be purchased separately without wheels and bearings. The color, diamond, and circle patterns are all inspired by visuals from the Medinas of Essaouira, Morocco.
Deck shape inspired by Andy Kessler.
Specifications:

8.625" width x 32" length
7 - Ply hardwood maple
Made in USA
Designed in New York

50 Limited Edition boards produced, Limited stock. Estimated shipping time of 1 week for domestic orders.
For international orders, please contact us directly for a shipping estimate.

Zung | Essaouira Skateboard

Cruise in style with this classic ZUNG bike hand-built and designed locally in New York.
Specifications:

CRMO Gloss Black Frame in 52cm / 56cm / 60cm
Black leather wrapped with hand cross stitching
Fork: CRMO, Gloss Black
Headset: Threaded Alloy, Sealed, Silver
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Bearings, Square-Taper
Handlebar: VO Porteur, Alloy, 50cm Wide, Silver
Stem: Quill/Riser Alloy, 80mm Reach, Silver
Grips: VELO Stitch Grips, Leather, Black
Brake Levers and Front Brake: TEKTRO, Black
Rear Brake: KT Coaster Brake Hub, 36H, Silver
Saddle: Brooks, Leather, Black
Seatpost: Polished Alloy, Silver
Crankset: Alloy, 46T, 170mm, Silver
Pedals: Wellgo R126 Road, Silver
Tires: Panasonic Panaracer Pacela Tourguard 700X25C Kevlar, Gum & Black
Spokes: Silver, Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Rims: Double Wall, Alloy, MSW, 36H, Black
Front Hub: Sealed Bearings, 36H, Silver
Read Hub: KT Coaster Brake Hub, 36H, Silver
Sprocket: 16T
Chain: KMC Z410, Silver

Made to order with a lead time of 4-6 weeks. Estimated shipping time of 1 week for domestic orders. For international orders, please contact us directly for a shipping estimate.

Zung | Le Porteur

Designed by Ditte Buus Nielsen
Modern paper holder in oak with small details in leather giving a Scandinavian expression. It is also practical with its leather strap for easy lifting, and the slightly raised edge of the base keeps the paper roll in place.

Skagerak | Norr Paper Towel Holder

Paper Towel Holders

A modern mobile designed and made by steel smith, Toke Lauridsen.

Toke Lauridsen | Metal Mobile

Seminar KVT2 followed its little brother Seminar KVT1, when the customers wanted to have a stackable version of this simple and well-proportioned chair. Seminar KVT2 can be equipped with a linking device, seat and back upholstery, acoustic plate underneath the seat and even a hymn book holder. It fits into different environments due to its simple forms and silent design.
The durable Seminar series was developed little by little throughout the decades, starting with the light KVT1 chair and adding necessary pieces, such as a stackable chair, a bench, tables and upholstered sofas.
Dimensions: Width 450 mm x Depth 450 mm x Height 810/460 mm Materials: birch, ash, or oak Surface Finish: natural wood oil mix Design: Kari Virtanen, 1997.

Nikari | Seminar Kvt2

Our most popular item in Shop Zung, the Leather Handle Nº1 comes in a bark tanned waxed leather with wax stitching, burnished edges, brass thumb screw, and wing nut hardware. Each handle is handcrafted in New York.
Specifications:

1-1/8″ / 32mm width (at widest point) x 2 1/2″ / 64mm (overall length)
1″ / 25mm projection (at highest point)
M5 x 40mm long pan head bolts (with 6BA tapped head)
M5 hexagon dome nuts
Overall dimensions: 1-1/8" x 3"
Brass Screw Length: 1-1/4"

Please allow for a 1-2 week lead time.
Please note that as with all of our leather products, the leather will develop a patina and change over time into a more rich, aged finish.

Leather Handle Nº1

All living things are made up of fragmented genes that influence their hosts. Sensual Essentials explores how our being is intended for the sole purpose of improving the gene's chances of replicating itself, solidifying in stone this inner machination and built-in behavior that provides us reproductive advantage, ultimately leading to our gene's own self-serving interests.
Material: White Cherokee marble

Steven Schrenk | Sensual Essentials

Massive, heavy, solid blocks of oak. We have chosen to work with only local Danish wood such as douglas and oak. They have very different characters and call for different shapes and treatments. The solid squares come in blackened oak and oak.
We have given the squares as little shape as possible, keeping the feeling of solid wood, yet aiming for different expressions.
We use the solid items primarily as small tables as we like the flexibility and the airy feeling of smaller tables used in combination with each other. This is also why you will not find any coffee tables in the Noorstad collection.
Dimensions: 31 × 31 × 43 cm
Please note: In the process of drying, the wood will naturally crack. This is an intended part of the design, and as the season and temperature changes over time the wood may continue to work.

Noorstad | Gala

Shelf Library is a continuation of the recognized shelf design by Frama. Fastened with solid steel screws on oak rails, the shelves can easily be placed and re-styled in a variety of ways.
2 Rails, 5 Shelves