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Intro

In Anton’s design, practicality and aesthetics merge in a captivating harmony. Guided by a process-driven approach, his work moves fluidly between organic craftsmanship and precise machining, seeking a balance where form and function coexist seamlessly.

Each piece exists at the crossroads of contemporary design, functional art, and sculptural expression—united by an ongoing dialogue between material and form, and a deep respect for the inherent beauty of natural materials.


Anton is a designer devoted to exploring the potential of materials and their capacity to reimagine familiar forms of furniture design. His creations elegantly straddle the boundary between functionality and contemporary sculpture.

Process-led and deeply intuitive, his practice embraces the harmony found within unconventional materials. The resulting objects are understated and subtle yet distinguished by inventive design details and quiet sophistication.


In recognition of his vision, Anton was selected as one of four Habitare Talents exhibitors, a curated section of Helsinki Design Week in September. The body of work he presented received international attention, with features in publications such as Manera, Wallpaper, and Dezeen.


Anton currently works as part of Minestrone Collective, a contemporary wood workshop based in Helsinki’s Vallila district, where collaboration and material exploration continue to shape his evolving design language.


Habitare Talents
Habitare
Helsinki Design Week
2025


House of Nordic Design - NoDe

3Days of Design - Copenhagen
2024

Protoshop Exhibition
Habitare - Helsinki Design Week
2023

London Design Festival
Peter Marigold and Graduates of London Met
2020

London Design Festival
Virtual Design destination by Adorno

2020

Pure Talents Contest - IMM Cologne - Shortlist Nominee - 2020

People's Choice Award - Wood Awards - Winner - 2019

Best New Furniture Design Award

- Furniture Maker's Company - Winner - 2019

Derek Austin Award - Furniture Maker's Company - 1st Prize -  2019

Best In Show, Body of Work - The Cass, End of the Year Exhibition - Winner - 2019


 

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 © 2025 by Anton Mikkonen. 

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