Dost

Named for the native word meaning ‘friendship’, the Dost collection was inspired by one of our most basic human needs: comfort. Our well-known lounge chair has been redesigned to provide a sense of solace and safety for you at your favorite bar. Whether you’re having a bad day or just want to hang out with friends, a few moments resting on a Dost barstool will be as comforting as your favorite beverage.

Istanbul-based Dutch designer Rianne Koens has spent half her life in Turkey, a country and culture which deeply inspire her work. Her Dost collection for puik is no exception.

I designed a collection that you can use in any situation in which space is limited, like the corner of your bedroom or living room. It’s compact, but it’s still very comfortable. That’s something I always care about. Dost is a collection in which you can be a little bit lazy, you can rest. Though it’s a kind of active comfort you’re getting. People say when they see my work they really want to touch it, and it’s the same with Dost. Its round edges are soft and friendly-looking, but it’s still a clean shape.

“I’m inspired by the Eastern culture which I transform into simple Western interior design to meet domestic needs ”