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ZTISTA (Ukrainian for made-of-dough).
Primitive, sculptural design takes shape in chairs, tables, nightstands, consoles, lighting and more. Crafted by Ukrainian artisans of Yakusha’s signature sustainable material Ztista. Ztista — a blend of recycled paper, clay, hay, and other natural components — decomposable in wet soil, was designed by Victoria Yakusha to one day return to Nature. The material is applied to the recycled steel frame, layer by layer. The process is similar to the ancient Ukrainian technique 'valkuvannya' used for traditional dwellings. A living, uneven texture captures the mystery of handcrafted creation and makes every design piece singular. Ztista series is about tactility, pure energy, gut feelings. Spontaneous, animated by signature holes, Ztista is a mood that exists only here and now.
Material: Upcycled steel frame and live ZTISTA material – a blend of cellulose, clay, flax fiber, wood chips, biopolymer cover.
Colors: 12 Ztista colors, semi - gloss GU 30
The Ztista chair is monolithic. Its shape allows you to put one chair on top of another.
Made in Ukraine
Made-to-order
Please contact us for custom enquiries.
Slight variations may apply due to a handmade production process.
Dimensions: W 480 x D 500 x H 820 mm
Weight: 10 kg
Design Year: 2019
Images by Faina
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About the designer
Victoria Yakusha is a Ukrainian designer, artist, architect whose philosophy of 'live design’ holds deep roots in Ukrainian cultural heritage. Since starting her brand of furniture & decor, FAINA, in 2014, she redefines the language of modern Ukrainian design. Centered around the connection to earth and reviving ancient codes, FAINA collections manifest in modern, primitive shapes. Every design piece casts the mystery of hand-crafted creation. Victoria Yakusha collaborates with Ukrainian artisans working with clay, wood, wool and willow vine — living materials native to her home country. Her signature sculptural objects are made of the sustainable Ztista material, designed by Victoria herself to one day return to Nature.