Within the European furniture landscape, smaller workshops are increasingly finding space by focusing on clarity of purpose rather than scale. Tajmles, founded by Andrej Zitnan, CEO and founder of Tajmles, works with solid wood and a production mindset that keeps design and making closely aligned. The studio's output is shaped by restraint, durability and how furniture is used and experienced over time.
© Dwight Klecha | InteriorDaily.com Andrej Zitnan, CEO of Tajmles
At the centre of this approach is GUBO, a compact furniture piece designed around adaptability without visual excess. It also reflects a gradual ambition to build presence in the EU market step by step, while keeping design decisions closely tied to production realities. Simplicity here is treated less as style and more as method.
Craft as foundation
For Andrej, Tajmles begins with woodworking traditions interpreted through contemporary needs. 'Tajmles was established with the goal of creating furniture that respects traditional woodworking while responding to contemporary needs,' he says. 'Solid wood remains the foundation of both structure and thinking.'
He describes a process where design and making are developed together. 'This close cooperation, combining design thinking with production expertise, allows us to bring ideas to life in an authentic and well-executed way,' he explains. Production is embedded from the start rather than added at the end.
This extends into collaborations with designers such as Henrich Zrubec. Instead of treating design as fixed before production, development happens through exchange between workshop and designer. Material behaviour and construction decisions actively shape the outcome as the piece evolves.
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Designing in parallel
The studio's mission reflects this integrated approach. 'Our mission is to create solid wood furniture that is honest in its construction, timeless in its aesthetic, and meaningful in everyday use,' says Andrej. He stresses that function alone is not enough.
'We aim to produce pieces that are not only functional, but also carry a certain emotional quality. Objects that people can connect with over time,' he adds. The aim is for furniture to remain relevant beyond trends, becoming part of everyday routines.
Design and production evolve in parallel, allowing decisions to influence each other throughout the process. This creates a slower workflow, but one that is closely aligned with material realities, particularly in solid wood where variation plays a direct role in shaping form.
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GUBO in everyday use
GUBO was developed in response to the need for flexibility without complexity. 'GUBO was inspired by the idea of creating a compact, versatile piece of furniture that can adapt to different living situations,' Andrej notes. It works across settings, from bedside use to reading corners.
He also points to a reaction against visual overload in furniture design. 'In a market often saturated with overly complex solutions, GUBO offers a calm, monolithic presence with a distinct identity,' he explains. The angled shelf defines both function and character within a restrained form.
The piece is designed to support everyday objects while maintaining a quiet presence in interiors, avoiding unnecessary structural or visual interruption.
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Much of GUBO's identity comes from its construction logic. The design avoids visible hardware, relying on traditional joinery. 'A key consideration was achieving a clean construction without the use of visible hardware,' says Andrej.
'The piece is crafted without screws, reflecting a respect for traditional joinery and ensuring both durability and visual purity,' he adds. Material and form are left to carry the expression without technical distraction.
Future development will remain incremental, focusing on subtle refinements in size, finish and material. 'We see GUBO evolving through subtle variations, while preserving its core identity,' he says. He also notes a careful outlook on growth. 'Within the EU market, we believe it can resonate with customers who value authenticity, craftsmanship and understated design.'
The studio's direction remains grounded in continuity rather than expansion for its own sake, keeping alignment between how pieces are made and how they are lived with.
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