Company Overview

Vivero Oy is a Finnish furniture company established in 1980. It specializes in manufacturing a broad range of furniture collections through subcontractors. The company primarily markets its products to offices and other public spaces.

The company operates from a 1,000 square meter facility that includes a permanent sales exhibition. This facility is housed in a historic industrial building originally constructed in 1874 as a Match Factory, located in Helsinki, Finland.

Professor Yrjö Wiherheimo, an architect and interior designer, serves as Vivero Oy's chief designer and artistic director, guiding the company's design philosophy and product development.

Product Lines and Design

Vivero Oy offers a variety of furniture products under the brand "ILO Originals," designed by Yrjö Wiherheimo and Pekka Kojo. The product range includes:

• Desks (ILO Desks)
• Reception desks (e.g., ILO-Bumerangi 2)
• Conference tables (ILO Conference)
• Cabinets (ILO Cabinets)
• Accessories and alternatives such as sliding doors made of perforated veneered MDF or steel, desk shelves, wall shelves, desk dividers, and cabinets with wooden tops.

The furniture is designed to meet the needs of office environments and public interiors, emphasizing functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Clientele and Collaborations

Vivero Oy has collaborated with various notable clients and architectural firms, including:

• Arthur Andersen
• Cultor
• MTV 3
• Sonera
• Fortum R&D
• Finnet Center
• Ekono
• Havistra

These collaborations often involve partnerships with architects and interior architects, highlighting the company's integration into professional design projects.

Design and Production Details

The document references specific furniture models and components, such as chairs (e.g., Tina series), desks (e.g., ILO-NAMK&ST series), cabinets (e.g., ILO-1641/2), and accessories like desk dividers and shelves. It also mentions options for sliding doors made from perforated materials, legs for furniture, and other customizable elements.

Graphic design and photography credits are given to professionals including Marco Melander, Juhanen Nonen, Erik Uddström, and Max Plunger, with printing by Painorauma Oy.

Summary of Critical Information

• Company foundation: 1980
• Location: Helsinki, Finland, in a historic industrial building
• Facility size: Approximately 1,000 m² including showroom
• Chief designer: Professor Yrjö Wiherheimo
• Product focus: Office and public space furniture including desks, conference tables, cabinets, and accessories
• Manufacturing: Outsourced to subcontractors
• Client base: Major Finnish companies and institutions with architectural collaborations

This document serves as a company and product overview, highlighting Vivero Oy's design philosophy, product range, and market positioning within the office furniture sector.