This storage basket is light, sturdy and has an understated, simple Scandinavian design. Despite its fragile appearance, it is extremely resilient thanks to the material used: birch plywood consists of several layers of thin birch veneer, which are glued together crosswise, i.e. the wood fibers of the individual layers run at 90 degrees to each other. This gives the plywood enormous stability, making the basket ideal not only for organizing and sorting small items - office or bathroom utensils, toys, tools, etc. pp. -but also as a transport container. The top layer of the birch plywood remains untreated and will therefore show signs of use and develop a patina over time. Unless you wax, oil, glaze or varnish the surface.

The storage basket is made in Finland from regional wood by a family business that produces traditional wicker baskets made from birch plywood as well as its own designs such as this basket. This unpretentious, small piece of storage furniture fits into any living style in a simple Scandinavian manner.

What initially began as a mother-daughter venture in 1997 quickly grew into a renowned Finnish design label. Since then, Kirsikka Savonen and her two daughters Tuttu Sillanpää and Tuuli Burmann have been designing everyday objects for the home, kitchen and office in Helsinki. Functionality is paramount, as is the use of natural materials such as linen, cotton and virgin wool or wool felt and - of course - wood. After all, Finland is rich in forest areas and wood has always been an important raw material and livelihood for the people. In the 19th century, the wood processing industry experienced a massive boom, but the nature-loving Finns manage their forests so prudently that today 86% of the country is still forested. It goes without saying that the designers at Verso Design not only draw materials and inspiration from nature, but also produce in an ecologically clean manner. Unmistakable is the traditional Finnish design of the products, which fit uncomplicatedly into any environment thanks to modern revision.