Sika Design

Sika Design is a Danish furniture manufacturer from Rynkeby, about 15 kilometers east of Odense, and an official partner of TAGWERC. The TAGWERC Design STORE carries a selection of handcrafted seating from the Sika Design collection. All other Sika Design furniture, as well as accessories and spare parts, are also available at TAGWERC.

Sika-Design Sika Design is now run as a family business in its second and third generations and specializes in hand-woven rattan furniture for indoor and outdoor use. Proud of its tradition and craftsmanship, Sika Design says of itself: "Our passion and understanding of rattan go back decades. We've been around long enough to call ourselves Scandinavia's oldest manufacturer of rattan and wicker furniture."„

reeds and straw

The company's story actually begins in 1940 when a man named Ankjær Andreasen started crafting flower stands, lampshades, baskets, and other small decorative furniture for interiors from rushes and willow. In Mossø, near Horsens in Denmark, raw materials were scarce due to the war and high unemployment – as was the case in many places. Flexibility and ingenuity were essential, and so Ankjær Andreasen utilized readily available, surplus, and sometimes even free raw materials such as reeds from the marshes and straw left in the fields after the harvest. When the war ended, willow baskets were even being made in the Horsens state prison. In the 1950s, rattan furniture was added to Andreasen's repertoire. In the 1960s, teak furniture was introduced, supported by a metal frame, which can still occasionally be found at auction houses today.

Traditional craftsmanship

Materials like rattan and teak were imported from Asia, and Ankjær Andreasen traveled there regularly to acquire materials for domestic production. The exceptional craftsmanship of the basket weavers in the Far East eventually led Ankjær Andreasen to relocate his production to Malaysia in 1972. Today, the company manufactures in Indonesia, and its name has also changed. The name Sika Design is inspired by the sika deer, a species of deer native to Asia. These animals are delicate, alert, and exceptionally agile. When threatened, sika deer flee into swamps and water, as they are excellent swimmers.

Passion for rattan furniture

In 1983, Ankjær Andreasen handed over the management of his company to his son Knud. Nevertheless, the company founder could be found at the factory daily for his so-called 'inspections' until shortly before his death in 1997. "On my tenth birthday, my father allowed me to attend a trade fair where Sika-Design was exhibiting a range of rattan furniture," recalls Knud Andreasen. "That day I knew I wanted to be part of his company, and my passion for rattan furniture began."‚

Specialization and certification

Production takes place in Indonesia using traditional handcrafting techniques. The raw material is hand-harvested rattan canes from the rattan palm. These canes are interwoven with individual fiber strands. Their unique structure makes rattan canes particularly light and flexible. Before being woven into armchairs, sofas, footstools, and hanging chairs, the rattan is steamed for a few minutes. Basket weavers then process it into rattan furniture. Sika Design states that the entire production process is certified according to the SA8000 standard and complies with the ISO14001 standard. This certification is intended to guarantee the highest level of ecological and social sustainability.

Icons Collection at TAGWERC

In addition to its own Sika Design designs, TAGWERC's interest lies primarily in the 'Icons' collection, which features designs by Arne Jacobsen, Nanna Ditzel, Viggo Boesen, Robert Wengler and Franco Albini. These furniture designs bear names such as '‚Fox Lounge Chair‘The Teddy Lounge Chair, Charlottenborg Lounge Chair, Paris Chair, Nanny Rocking Chair, and Hanging Egg Chair are unique and timeless design classics, not least because of their versatility and flexibility. Coupled with their durability, they chairs, Sika Design's armchairs, sofas, tables and accessories are also used in bistros, restaurants, hotels and on cruise ships around the world.

Modern materials and technologies

Sika Design has remained true to its Danish roots and is now run as a family business in its second and third generations. The company remains committed to the values and principles of its founder, which have been adapted to new materials and technologies. Sika Design is represented in the TAGWERC Design STORE with its design classic collection, 'Icons'. As an official distributor of Sika Design, TAGWERC offers all original designs and accessories from the Sika Design collection.