Nature¡¯s VIP section. Party in the back. Solid teak and a tidy, resilient cushion dole out soft shapes to form a supportive sidekick in any setting. Architectural powder-coated steel adds playful textural appeal and a touch of class. The result is a pleasing spot to see and be seated.
Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned and sanitized using bleach or any additional disinfectants without experiencing color loss or degradation. Sunbrella upholstery fabrics are GREENGUARD certified for low chemical emissions, contributing to healthy indoor air quality. To protect the product¡¯s finish, avoid direct exposure to snow, sleet, and heavy rain.
Our very first designs were sketched on a shared roll of butcher paper spread across a long table in a 300 square foot space in Minneapolis. Three college friends, two architects and a sculptor, just dreaming and designing. The early makings of a very humble venture inspired by our own futile search for desirable and accessible modern designs for our own homes. Our goal then and now was to bring good design to as many people as possible. We never imagined that over 20 years later, we¡¯d be lucky enough to still be designing purposeful and beautiful objects in our Minneapolis studio. Only now we do it with an incredibly talented team of fellow design lovers (and a much longer table).
Together, we¡¯ve built a business that not only supports our design habit, but lets us have our hands on the whole process, from product development through the customer experience. It¡¯s how we design pieces that are in it for the long haul. Some of our most popular designs today were part of our very first collection. We hesitate to call anything an ¡°icon,¡± but we¡¯re working on it!
In 2018, Blu Dot was awarded the prestigious Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in the ¡®Product Design¡¯ category.