Tatu Laakso learned to use an axe from his grandfather, a master builder, almost before he could walk. His Olivia chair was created during his master’s studies at Aalto University of Art, Design, and Architecture, after graduating from the Lahti Institute of Design. The chair received immediate acclaim, earning Laakso third prize in the Pure Talents Contest 2021 at IMM Cologne. Olivia exemplifies his design approach, focusing on renewable wood while balancing lightness, sturdiness, and ergonomic comfort.