Muuto
# Muuto

Muuto is a Scandinavian design company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The product range includes furniture and other design products.

## History

Muuto was founded by Kristian Byrge and Peter Bonnen in 2006. Byrge had previously been involved in the foundation of Noma. In August 2014, Maj Invest Equity acquired a 45% share of the company. In December 2017, it was announced that Knoll had acquired Muuto with effect from January 2018 for US$300 million.

## Products

Muuto collaborates with leading Scandinavian designers who are paid through royalties. The products are sold through 1,300 distributors in 52 countries (2014).

## Muuto Talent Award

Since 2010 Muuto has hosted an annual talent award for Nordic student.

### 2012 winners

* 1st prize: David Geckeler (Royal Danish Design School) for Nerd Chair
* 2nd prize: Caroline Olsson (Akershus University) for Bambi Table
* 3rd prize: Marte Straalberg (Bergen National Academy of the Arts) for Sprinkle Lamp
