Irina Jurasic & Francesco Apuzzo
In 2004, Irina Jurasic and Francesco Apuzzo developed two innovative shelving models made of sheet steel, initially for personal use. In view of the great interest shown by their circle of friends, the architects decided to produce a small series. The positive response encouraged them to found their own company, linea1, in Berlin in 2005. Since then, the company has continued to develop with a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and aesthetic functionality.
Over the years, linea1 has expanded its product line to meet the needs of its customers. In addition to the original shelving models for paperback books and CDs, new products such as file shelves, table lamps, magazine holders, wall coat racks and tables were developed. Each piece was designed with the aim of not only being functional, but also making an aesthetic statement and creating a dialog between form and function
Irina Jurasic played a crucial role in the success of linea1 by leading the company with enthusiasm and foresight. Her passion and commitment to high quality design attracted many customers to the linea1 furniture collection. Tragically, Irina passed away in June 2023 after a long and serious illness.
Without Irina's unique energy and creative vision, the necessary strength to secure the company's future would have been lacking. Nevertheless, it would have been Irina's wish for linea1 to continue to exist and continue to provide its customers with high-quality products. It is therefore very pleasing that the linea1 team can announce that they have found a cooperation partner in Müller Small Living who will continue Irina Jurasic's legacy. Müller Möbelwerkstätten will be the exclusive distributor of the entire linea1 product collection from March 2024. This partnership will ensure that linea1's unique designs continue to be available and can be further developed.
Production will remain in Berlin and the furniture will be available from the Bockhorn warehouse. Francesco Apuzzo will continue to work closely with the Müller Möbelwerkstätten team to further develop the collection and continue the linea1 vision.