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| Company type | Privately held company |
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| Industry | Furniture |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Headquarters | Auer (South Tyrol), Italy |
Key people | Michael Plank, CEO |
| Products | |
| Revenue | 2.784.094,00€ (2023)[1] |
| Owner | Michael Plank |
Number of employees | 13 (2024) |
| Website | plank.it |
PLANK is an Italian design furniture company renowned for its innovative and functional approach to modern furniture. The company collaborates closely with leading international designers, such as Konstantin Grcic, Björn Dahlström and Naoto Fukasawa, producing minimalist, high-quality furniture for residential, public, and contract spaces.
History
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PLANK was founded in 1953 in Auer[2], South Tyrol, Italy. Originally a small artisanal business, it evolved into a globally recognized furniture manufacturer. Under the leadership of Michael Plank, CEO and son of the Founder Martin Plank, the company continues to focus on technological innovation and sustainable design.[3]
Product Design
[edit]PLANK is well-known for its sleek and functional furniture designs, which are utilized in both residential and public environments. Key products include:
- MIURA Stool (Konstantin Grcic): An award-winning bar stool, celebrated for its angular, futuristic design and stackability.
- MYTO Chair (Konstantin Grcic): A cantilever chair made entirely from plastic, known for its lightness and structural integrity. It received the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award
- MONZA Armchair (Konstantin Grcic): A versatile wooden chair with a polypropylene backrest, designed for both indoor and outdoor use
Design Philosophy
[edit]PLANK’s design philosophy merges cutting-edge technology with minimalist aesthetics. The company aims to create timeless, functional designs that prioritize simplicity. Its collaborations with renowned designers such as Konstantin Grcic and Naoto Fukasawa continue to expand PLANK's product range.
Collaborations and Awards
[edit]PLANK has partnered with internationally acclaimed designers including Konstantin Grcic, Naoto Fukasawa, and Björn Dahlström. These collaborations have resulted in several award-winning products, many of which are featured in prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Design Museum in Munich. The company has received numerous design accolades, including the Compasso d’Oro and the iF Product Design Award.[4]
- Red Dot Design Award – Winner
- ADI Compasso d’Oro – Winner
- ADI Compasso d’Oro – Honorable Mention
- Interior Innovation Award – Best of Best
- iF DESIGN AWARD
- German Design Award – Winner
- Australian International Design Awards
- German Design Award – Gold
- ICONIC AWARDS INTERIOR INNOVATION – Best of Best
- ICFF Awards
- Archiproducts Design Awards – Winner 2022
PLANK regularly participates in prominent international furniture fairs, such as Salone del Mobile in Milan and NeoCon in Chicago. These platforms allow the company to showcase its latest designs to a global audience.
References
[edit]- ^ "PLANK -Ufficio Camerale". www.ufficiocamerale.it. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "About us". Plank. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "PLANK - Information and distributors around the world - Archiexpo". www.archiexpo.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ Archiproducts. "Overview of PLANK's Awards".
- ^ "PLANK Award-List on Archiproducts".
- ^ "This was Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024". Plank. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
External links
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Media related to PLANK at Wikimedia Commons
- [httsp://www.plank.it Official site]
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