Small Steps Create Big Shifts

The idea of sustainability is often presented as something new. In many cases, it comes down to how things were made to begin with.

When Friis & Moltke developed their first furniture in the late 1950s, the focus was not on trends or positioning. It was on creating durable, functional pieces for everyday use in schools and public institutions. The approach was architectural. Structures were reduced to what was necessary, and materials were chosen for their ability to hold up over time — both physically and visually.

More than 50 years later, many of these pieces are still in use. Not because they were designed with sustainability as a concept, but because they were made to last.

At Anno Studio, we work from a similar starting point. Rather than adding sustainability as a layer, we focus on making products that remain usable and relevant over time — across different contexts and environments. When something does wear down, it should be possible to repair it.
Products like the FM623 are designed so components can be separated and replaced where needed, instead of requiring the entire piece to be discarded .

It’s a straightforward approach, but one that holds up over time.