Laguz bookend, black

Nedre Foss's Laguz is a sculptural cast iron object designed by Julie Richoz, equally at home as a bookend, paperweight, or art object in its own right. Its expressive form echoes elements of 1920s German Expressionism, while the handle at the top is reminiscent of traditional iron weights. Made in Sweden, this substantial cast iron piece weighs about three kilograms.

The name Laguz refers to the l-rune of the ancient Germanic Futhark runic alphabet, associated with water, intuition, emotions, and the subconscious. Strongly symbolic yet open to interpretation, Laguz can be seen as a rune, an animal-like figure, or a reflection of one's own imagination.

Julie Richoz

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.