Nestor Sirka Gray Mater Chair

Tom Stepp

Tom Stepp was a valued, Danish architect and designer, known for creating functional furniture and lighting. He graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and his previous experience as a construction technician and a carpenter influenced his practical Pode Jest for design. In 1980 he founded his own Stepp Industrial Design studio, which cooperated with many reputable brands, such as Mater, Normann Copenhagen, Fredericia Furniture and Halo Design. His projects, such as the Prime Time chair or the Nestor chair, combine modern functionalism with a subtle aesthetics of Scandinavian design. Stepp was a laureate of many awards, including Formland Prize and Scandinavian Furniture Award. His works are characterized by minimalism, durability and attention to detail, which makes them timeless and valued in both private and commercial spaces.