Merkled Studio
Merkled Studio
Portland, OR
Merkled Studio is a design and manufacturing company based in Portland, Oregon. We create contemporary furniture, fixtures, and products for residential and commercial spaces.
We are a process driven studio that values simplicity, quality, handcraft, and materiality.
All of our products are crafted in the U.S. We fabricate and assemble all of our products in-house and work closely with a valued network of local vendors.
Most of our products can be customized in dimension and color. All of our products are designed to withstand commercial use.
Merkled Studio's work has been shown at galleries and retail stores around the world including the NY MOMA Design Store, ICFF, IDS, and NeoCon
Project Types
Commercial
Residential
Retail + Hospitality
Impact Areas
Minority/Women Owned Business
“Merkled Studio is the company of designer / craftswomen Kari Merkl
Kari has been designing and creating objects of function for the past 17 years. Her study of architecture eventually led her to the world of industrial design. This background in spatial aesthetics has informed her sense of conceptual design and hands on fabrication, allowing her to move freely between both worlds. Her work reflects her own appreciation for materials, mechanics and craft.”
Featured Projects
Merkled Net Stool
The Merkled Net Stool uses the texture and strength of knotting in combination with a machined and welded steel frame to create a minimal, flexible, and comfortable seat.
Size: different heights available / custom heights also available
Weight: 17 lbs
Materials: powder-coated steel, nylon cord produced in US
Cord Colors: charcoal grey, silver grey, cobalt blue, mustard, kelly green, hot pink, dark orange - *many combinations available, sample cuts of cord colors available upon request
Leg Colors: fine textured dark grey, fine textured white
Made to order, ships in 6-8 weeks
Made in Portland
Merkled Net Wrap Chair
The Merkled Net Wrap Chair features a minimal welded steel frame wrapped with knotted nylon cord and an upholstered cushion made from durable outdoor Sunbrella fabric, creating a flexible and comfortable seat.
Size: different heights available / custom heights also available
Weight: 17 lbs
Materials: powder-coated steel, nylon cord produced in US, Sunbrella outdoor fabric
Cord Colors: charcoal grey, silver grey - *many combinations available, sample cuts of cord colors available upon request
Fabric Colors: mustard, purple, fern, granite, charcoal
Leg Colors: fine textured dark grey, fine textured white
Commercial grade, indoor / outdoor spaces
Made to order, ships in 6-8 weeks
Made in Portland
Starbucks at Yosemite Basecamp
This reserve Starbucks store within a National Park features forest- and urban-recovered old growth redwood cladding from trees that fell long ago. Tight grain and classic redwood tones punctuate the space with natural wood paneling inviting you in. Pulling it all together, the construction team also created merchandising bins clad in solid wood planks as well.
With: Starbucks, Rycon Construction
