Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded in 2013 by Rasmus and Ida Linea Hildebrand, Friends and Founders is a Danish/Swedish design company that encourages the creation of inspiring spaces through embracing an individual’s personality. Through bold and innovative design that exudes character and opens itself up to reinterpretation within new contexts, Friends and Founders is forging a new path in the world of contemporary design. “Our designs are characterized by Scandinavian heritage in terms of the ambitiously high-quality level,” says Ida Linea Hildebrand, “and the common idea of surrounding oneself with less, but important things.” Friends & Founders started in just 2013 and has already attracted an enthusiastic following for their collection’s pared-down simplicity —often achieved with unexpected and unusually luxurious materials. Favoring the trend to a universal aesthetic, the company utilizes local manufacturers and specializes in perfectly detailed and custom-made processes as well as a strong focus on sustainable manufacturing methods. With a range that includes upholstered pieces, metalwork and stone, in the hands of Friends & Founders the dictum “less is more” is realized with an persuasively idiosyncratic twist.
Seating
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2020
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Seat and back in upholstered foam. Frame in powder coated or chrome plated steel
Dimensions: W: 21.6” D: 22.2” H: 29.5” SH: 18.1”
Options: Frame in chrome or black powdercoat. Back offered in Rounded or Square edge version (upon request)
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida L. Hildebrand, 2024
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Fully upholstered lounge chair. Base featured in black stained wood.
Dimensions: W: 29.5” D: 29.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 21.6” Seat Height: 16.5”
Options: upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers suitable for contract and residential use
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2022
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Seat and back in upholstered foam. Legs in wood.
Dimensions: H: 31.8” W: 23.2” D: 21.6” SH: 18.1”
Options: comes in a variety of upholstery options with a wide range of sustainable fabrics and leathers for contract and residential use. Legs in smoked or black wood.
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2018
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Shell in casted CMHR foam (fire retardant), fully upholstered incl. piping.
Dimensions: W: 31.5” D: 31.5” H: 31.1” SH: 15.4”
Options: Return swivel or fixed, upholstery in select fabrics and leathers
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2020
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Seat and back in upholstered foam. Frame in powder coated or chrome plated steel
Dimensions: W: 21.6” D: 21.6” H: 29.5” SH: 18.1”
Options: Frame in chrome or black powdercoat. Upholstery offered in rounded version or square edge (upon request)
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2017
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Shell in casted CMHR foam (fire retardant), fully upholstered incl. piping. Frame in powder coated or chrome
Dimensions:
Bar: W: 23.2” D: 21.7” H: 43.3” SH: 29.5”
Counter: W: 23.2” D: 21.7” H: 39.4” SH: 25.6”
Options: Base in black or chrome. Upholstery in selected fabrics
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2021
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Seat and back in upholstered foam. Frame in powder coated or chrome plated steel
Dimensions: W: 21.6” D: 21.6” H: 29.5” SH: 18.1”
Options: Frame in chrome or black powdercoat.
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2019
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Wood & Metal frame with CMHR foam (fire retardant), fully upholstered
Dimensions: W: 23.6” D: 23.6” H: 29.5” SH: 17.7”
Options: “Selected Versions” in white/black edge or black/white edge in Kvadrat Vidar, or fully upholstered in standard fabric or leather
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida L. Hildebrand, 2024
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials:Fully upholstered sofa. Base featured in black stained wood.
Dimensions: W: 88.5” D: 29.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 21.5” Seat Height: 16.5”
Options: cylinder cushions available for a surcharge. Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers suitable for contract and residential use
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2016
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Shell in casted CMHR foam (fire retardant), fully upholstered incl. piping. Frame in powder coated or chrome / brass plated steel. Stackable (5 pcs).
Dimensions: W: 23.2” D: 21.7” H: 31.9” SH: 18.1”
Options: Base in black, brass or chrome. Upholstery in selected fabrics or COM.
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida L. Hildebrand, 2024
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Fully upholstered lounge chair. Base featured in black stained wood.
Dimensions: W: 33.5” D: 33.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 25.6” Seat Height: 16.5”
Options: upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers suitable for contract and residential use
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Ida L. Hildebrand, 2024
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials:Fully upholstered sofa. Base featured in black stained wood.
Dimensions: W: 88.5” D: 33.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 25.6” Seat Height: 16.5”
Options: optional cushions in feather & down available for a surcharge. Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers suitable for contract and residential use
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Tables
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2013
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Solid marble base/top in powder coat aluminium. Suitable for outdoors
Dimensions:
Large High H: 21.7” D: 23.6”
Large Low H: 17.7” D: 23.6”
Small High H: 21.7” D: 13.8”
Options: White or black marble or travertine, top in black or white. Base available in square, pyramid or round
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks, Inquire for stock
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2021
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Solid Oak with an oil treated solvent-free satin finish.
Dimensions:
Small: L: 78.7” W: 35.4” H: 29.5”
Medium: L: 98.4” W: 37.4” H: 29.5”
Large: L: 118.1” W: 39.3” H: 29.5”
Top is 1.1” thick
Options: Natural Oak or Smoked Oak. Available with cable hatch with double hatch for a surcharge of $310 or a single hatch with push to open for $540
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2021
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Solid Oak with an oil treated solvent-free satin finish.
Dimensions:
Small: Ø: 39.3” H: 29.5”
Medium: Ø: 47.2” H: 29.5”
Large: Ø: 55.1” H: 29.5”
Top is 1.1” thick
Options: Natural oak or smoked oak. Custom sizes available.
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2019
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Tables in hardened glass. High gloss finish
Dimensions:
Side Table D: 17.7” H: 17.7”
Coffee Table D: 29.5” H: 13.8”
Options: grey smoke or bronze glass
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida L. Hildebrand, 2024
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: solid oak
Dimensions:
Small: W: 118” D: 39.4” H: 29.5”
Large: W: 133.8” D: 39.4” H: 29.5”
Options: smoked or natural oak. Rounded or rectangular optional top design. Available in solid oak with an oil treated solvent-free satin finish.
Customized sizes available on request. Available with cable hatch with double hatch for a surcharge of $310 or a single hatch with push to open for $540
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2019
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Dining table with solid marble base and top with stem in powder coated metal.
Dimensions: D: 43.3” H: 29.5”
Options: White or black marble with matching powder coat or chrome column
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2019
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Tables in hardened glass. High gloss finish
Dimensions:
Side Table D: 17.7” H: 17.7”
Coffee Table D: 29.5” H: 13.8”
Options: Smoke grey or bronze glass
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2013
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Top in solid ash divided in two parts for a “Plank” appearance. Frame in black powder coated metal.
Dimensions: Standard sizes
H 29.5” / L 78.7” / D 31.5”
H 29.5” / L 98.4” / D 37.4”
Top thickness 1.2”
Options: Top in black stained ash, smoked ash or douglas pine. Custom dimensions available on request
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Storage
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2013
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Shelving system in smoked ash with brass details
Dimensions:
Small 3 Shelves W: 31.5” D: 15.7” H: 31.5”
Medium 4 Shelves W: 31.5” D: 15.7” H: 45.3”
High 5 Shelves W: 31.5” D: 15.7” H: 59”
Connected 6 Shelves W: 63” D: 15.7” H: 31.5”
Options: Smoked ash. Freestanding modules can be connected
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2021
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Solid oak with an oil treated solvent-free satin finish.
Dimensions:
Small: L: 43.3” D: 8.2”
Large: L: 78.7” D: 12.5”
Options: Natural or Smoked Oak.
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Office
Ida Linea Hildebrand, 2021
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Base in solid oak with an oil treated solvent-free satin finish.
Dimensions: H: 29.5” L: 59” D: 27.5”. Top Thickness: 1.9”
Options: Natural or smoked oak. Top in FENIX laminate in white or black available upon request.
Estimated lead time: 12-16 weeks
Ida L. Hildebrand, 2024
FRIENDS & FOUNDERS
Materials: Fully upholstered sofa. Base featured in black stained wood.
Dimensions:
3 units: W: 100” D: 33.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 25.6” Seat Height: 16.5”
4 units: W: 133.8” D: 33.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 25.6” Seat Height: 16.5”
5 units: W: 167” D: 33.5” H: 29.5” Seat Depth: 25.6” Seat Height: 16.5”
Options: 5 modular units that can be combined in different configurations. Optional cushions in feather & down available for a surcharge. Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers suitable for contract and residential use. Please reach out for pricing for custom configurations.
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
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