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Kvadrat Divina 3 Fabric

c. 1984

by Finn Sködt
for Kvadrat

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Kvadrat Divina 3 Fabric

by Finn Sködt
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Divina 3 is a vivid, direc­tion­less wool textile created by graphic designer and artist Finn Sködt, known for his extra­or­di­nary ability to blend and balance colors. Cele­brat­ing the purest essence of color, Divina 3 is uniquely suited to show­case a broad and expres­sive palette — from refined neutrals to bold primaries.

The textile is produced using a distinc­tive cloth weaving” tech­nique: yarn is woven into a coarse linen casing, then trans­formed under intense heat and pres­sure. This process smooths the surface and shrinks the fabric by up to 30%, yield­ing a dense, felt-like finish with no visible weave — ideal for express­ing saturated color.

Sködt’s inspi­ra­tion stems from medieval illu­mi­nated manu­scripts, where radiant pigments brought the page to life. Simi­larly, Divina 3 allows color to shine with unmatched clarity and depth. Espe­cially strik­ing are the reds and oranges, which retain their bril­liance over time.

With a spec­trum ranging from soft cash­mere, olive, and greys to elec­tric blue, green, and yellow, Divina is both time­less and dramatic. Its smooth, full-bodied finish makes it perfect for bold state­ment pieces or subtle, tone-on-tone interior compositions.

True to its name — Divina, meaning divine” — this textile turns furni­ture into a canvas, illu­mi­nat­ing spaces with its richly expres­sive color story.

Finn Sködt

Denmark

Finn Sködt was a Danish graphic artist and textile designer, known for his mastery of color composition and his exceptional ability to blend hues with precision. After studying at the Graphic Institute of Denmark in Copenhagen and the Aarhus Academy of Fine Arts, Sködt spent his career working from his home and workshop on the scenic Helgenæs peninsula in Denmark.

Sködt's design practice spanned several disciplines, including graphic design, painting, sculpture, and textile design. He created numerous upholstery and curtain textiles for Kvadrat from the early 1980s onward, becoming renowned for his exploration of color. His work often started with primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—before branching out into other hues and nuanced tones. Sködt’s style was deeply influenced by his background in graphic arts, with a preference for clear, vibrant colors and clean, aesthetic designs. His textiles, much like his graphic art, were known for their purity and simplicity, often featuring his beloved color: Ultramarine blue.

Sködt’s innovative use of color was not just about visual appeal but also about exploring the fluidity and movement of color itself. As he once stated: “Colors are fluid and the color blue, especially, is always going somewhere.”

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