Colour-coded terrazzo beer and negroni taps feature at the Bobo showroom in Stockholm, created as an after-work watering hole by Swedish designer Gustav Winsth and unveiled during the city’s design week.
Winsth aimed to fuse the minimalist design approach of Swedish glassware brand Bobo with the conviviality of a tavern, to create a showroom that doubles as a bar for the local area.
Co-designed with Max Stjerna, the space is defined by stained MDF panels chosen to echo the classic wooden skirting found in traditional pubs. The panels include integrated hidden storage.
In one corner, the panelling clads a built-in bar fitted with a duo of bespoke terrazzo taps – the shorter one in red and a taller tap in frothy-looking gold and white – to represent the respective negronis and beers that they pour.
Sleek stainless steel shelving was mounted to one of the walls, providing back-lit plinths for Bobo’s delicate glassware.
Below the shelving, Winsth and Sterjna placed a custom solid ash table with lockable, heavy-duty wheels to allow for flexibility.
“The table serves as the showroom’s centrepiece,” explained Winsth.
“The wheels adds mobility to accommodate shifts between events and daily use.”
Crimson-hued ceramic sconce lights designed by Joel Sandelius flank a set of rough-hewn stone steps, which lead to Bobo’s workspace and kitchen through an MDF-lined doorway.
“The lights cast a soft, organic glow, contrasting the sharp surroundings and adding warmth and texture,” said Winsth.
A selection of furniture features throughout the space, from timber bar stools to a low-slung vintage armchair and transparent coffee table.
The showroom windows were finished with terrazzo, patterned with graphic shapes, serving as both a display and seating area.
Stockholm Design Week is in full swing in Sweden’s capital. The city-wide event includes Stockholm Furniture Fair, which is currently presenting an exhibition by experimental design platform Älvsjö Gård.
Last year, Winsth showed as part of the Älvsjö Gård programme, collaborating with Alexander Lervik to unveil a chair that was designed in virtual reality and brought to life by metalworkers who create motorcycles.
The photography is by Gustav Winsth.
Stockholm Design Week 2025 is taking place at various locations around the city from 3 to 9 February. To see what’s on, visit Dezeen Events Guide. Follow Dezeen LIVE for exclusive previews of products, installations and events.
