sarakele studio
The sarakele studio creates objects with soul: exciting, yet simple and timeless furnitures and interiors – always keeping sustainability in focus. Sára Kele’s experimental, forward-thinking approach goes beyond the visual, exploring new materials and production methods. Localism is a priority, whenever it’s possible she intertwines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art, innovative techniques. She urges factories to focus on sustainability, and awareness on environmental- and societal effects of production.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Sára Kele graduated as an industrial product and furniture designer, following earlier studies in aesthetics, cultural anthropology, and architecture—all of which shaped her complex design perspective. Her most exciting projects come to life under the sarakele studio brand, where she creates furniture and interiors that are both striking and timeless in their simplicity. The brand produces its objects with a strong sense of responsibility, considering environmental and social impacts, experimenting with materials, and always prioritizing usefulness and usability.
INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCES AND AWARDS
Selected Awards and Recognitions:
- Red Dot Design Award (2021)
- Good Design Award (2021)
- Architizer, Big See (2019, 2020, 2021)
- Dezeen (longlisted, 2022)
- A’ Design Award (2023)
Exhibitions:
- Milan Design Week (Milan, 2023)
- Maison et Objet (Paris, 2021)
- Downtown Dubai (Dubai, 2021)
- Melba Design Festival (Sofia, 2021)
- 360 Design Budapest (Budapest, 2022, 2021, 2020)
- S/ALON (Budapest, 2022, 2021)
- Design Without Borders (2022, 2021)
ABOUT THE EXHIBITED OBJECTS
ZERO Collection (2025)
The ZERO table collection was created with Moa Woodman’s reclaimed wood and sarakele studio’s material-focused design approach. Made using zero-waste techniques, it features simple yet distinctive forms that highlight the natural beauty of the wood. The dining and coffee tables, inspired by natural shapes, are practical, easy to transport, and customizable, crafted from solid wood or other materials, representing long-term value.
FLORA stool
Flóra was developed in collaboration between Sára Kele and Marion Duzan, within the framework of the WORTH Partnership Project. The aim of the project was to test innovative materials. The frame of the Flóra stool is made from traditionally hand-turned beech wood elements, designed for easy assembly and disassembly. In one version, various vegan leather alternatives were tested for the seat surface, while in another, in collaboration with NEFFA, a completely new seat was developed by layering Cocolok material with a Parycel shell.
