Knubb tray, ash

Nedre Foss's Knubb tray is both a serving piece and a wooden sculpture, carved from a single piece of solid ash. Its undulating surface invites you to explore the changing forms by hand and follow the natural paths of the wood grain. The design is defined by openings that curve downwards, giving the tray a slightly mysterious expression reminiscent of a face or mask. The holes running through the rounded feet also create a visual connection between the tray and the table beneath it, while lending the structure a sense of lightness. Because of the holes, Knubb works particularly well as a fruit bowl or for storing larger objects.

Designed by Studio Sløyd, Knubb takes its name from the Norwegian word for a short, sturdy piece of wood. The tray is made in Finland.

Studio Sløyd

Nedre Foss Gård is a Norwegian restaurant and a brewery, located in Oslo by the river Akerselva. Businessman and restaurateur Nevzat Arikan established the restaurant in an old farm complex that features a main building from 1802. The interior was designed by Anderssen & Voll, who also moved to the premises, and the restaurant opened its doors in 2015. The Ildhane cast iron candleholder was created during the project and became the first product of Nedre Foss. The brand's aim is to produce "Century Objects" – products that will serve at least for 100 years.