The Folkestolen – low, robust and iconic

The Story Behind

The Folkestolen is one of the most durable wooden chairs in the history of Danish furniture design, and it has been in use at DTU since the 1960s. Found in storage, these chairs now stand in Building 313, where they have been restored with new woven seats, refinished woodwork, and newly made cushions.
They formed part of the interior design project for Building 313, whose aim was to reuse as many high-quality furniture pieces as possible without purchasing new ones. In the end, however, some new furniture also had to be introduced, as there were not enough suitable pieces available in storage to meet all the project's requirements.

Climate Challenge Laboratory - A Living Showroom

Throughout Building 313, also known as the Climate Challenge Laboratory, DTU Campus Service has worked to create an interior where existing DTU furniture has been given a new lease of life. The design approach respects both the building’s architecture and the principles of universal design, accommodating a wide range of user needs. The building now serves as a living showroom, demonstrating how reused furniture can be integrated into modern work and learning environments. The hope is that both users and visitors will be inspired to incorporate more repurposed furniture into future interior projects – including furniture from DTU’s own storage facilities – for the benefit of society and the environment.