grand piano sofa

Gubi Olsen (born 1947) together with his wife, Lisbeth Olsen, founded GUBI in 1967. From the outset, the company has been based upon product design and development. Over the years, the designer couple has created a large collection of upholstered furniture.

Gubi Olsen, who graduated from "the Permanent Exhibition of Danish Crafts and Arts", has always pushed the boundaries to explore new directions in design. Always with a global outlook he has created his own unique post-modernistic expression. The inspiration comes from the rich Danish tradition of craft and furniture production, mixed with historical and visual references such as, French cinema, Napoleon Bonaparte and a grand piano.

GUBI is a global design house on a continual quest. A journey. Fuelled by a passion to discover overlooked icons from the past and future icons in the making, GUBI has made a distinctive name for itself in the international design arena as a dynamic design force to be reckoned with. Curiosity, courage and intuition are key components for the success of a company that sees itself as a treasure hunter. For Jacob Gubi Olsen, who is Chief Creative Officer heading up GUBI with his brother Sebastian, "Design is all about discovering gems and following your instincts. It involves travelling, searching and finding long-lost remnants from the past as well as contemporary, cutting-edge designs from new artists on the horizon." The result is an eclectic, intercontinental collection that blurs the lines between the past and the future. An extensive assortment of extremely aesthetic, thought-provoking designs characterised by simple, arresting shapes, original materials and innovative techniques which defy time and space. Imbued with a beauty that resonates with design aficionados, architects and designers all around the world.