Jens Fager

Background

Jens Fager is a Swedish designer educated at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. Muuto records exhibitions of his work in London, Milan and Stockholm.

Signature Style

Fager describes his approach as treating each product honestly and finding its main function, then adding humour, surrealism or poetry. He links Scandinavian design to a close understanding of everyday needs.

Notable Works

For Muuto, the official profile lists Soft Side Table, Soft Coffee Table, Soft Café Table, Grain Pendant Lamp and the Tip Table, Floor and Wall Lamps. Edsbyn credits him with the Feather family, Arc Stool, Arc Chair and Solid Table Top, and with the Ease system co-designed with Andreas Engesvik.

Recognition

Edsbyn states that Fager gained recognition with the RAW Chair and that his Arc Stool is represented at Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.