Jonas Selvikvåg







How do we value our resouces?












Birch is one of Norway’s most abundant tree species, yet most of it ends up as firewood — its potential quite literally going up in smoke.

VED (firewood) explores how this overlooked resource can be reimagined into furniture, by using the log’s natural round form as a starting point. Rather than converting it into standard planks, the aim is to work with the material as it is, minimizing waste and allowing the shape of the wood to also shape the object.

The project consists of three chairs, each showing a different approach to form and refinement — from raw firewood to turned components — and reflecting on how we assign value to materials.













KUBBE

Made from actual firewood logs, KUBBE keeps the bark on the outside and planes the flat surfaces smooth.

It highlights the contrast between raw and refined, pointing to the overlooked potential of what’s usually burned.










EMNE

An evolution of KUBBE, EMNE refines the original concept through turning, sanding, and finishing.

The firewood form remains visible, but the result is cleaner, softer, and more precise—an evolution in both craftsmanship and expression.











FIREWOOD


A small children’s chair that plays with the same language of quarter and half-round shapes.

The orange linoleum seat adds a bold contrast, emphasizing the geometry of the wood and giving the chair a graphic, playful edge.










© Jonas Selvikvåg,  2025