Iuliia Kononenko

What Iuliia Kononenko does

Kononenko ID Studio is a Ukrainian private design studio founded in 2012 by Julia Kononenko and Artem Kravchenko, operating across five disciplines: product design, furniture design, lighting design, illustration, and interior design. The studio produces a catalog of chairs (BOX, BOHEMIAN, Saigak, Calm, Moon, Maso, Colorful Calm, Gekko, Sambir), tables (Art Table Collection, Corner), textiles (Oberig, Postethnic, Rug Sea Glass, Rug Sukhoviy, True Art, Rhomb N, People of Constructivism), and decorative objects (Beans Collection mirrors). Its production approach blends handcrafted techniques with modern fabrication, including the use of laser technology on sheet metal for the Art Table Collection.

The studio operates as a design licensor rather than a manufacturer or retailer. It generates revenue through design services and licensing/royalty arrangements with established European furniture and home-decor brands — HC28, ZALI Furniture, RugVista, Tivoli, Nobonobo, and Diza — which manufacture, distribute, and sell products based on Kononenko's designs in markets spanning Ukraine, France, Sweden, the USA, Italy, China, Belgium, Poland, Germany, and Switzerland. Client acquisition is driven by a portfolio-led website, Instagram, Behance, and Facebook presence, supplemented by exhibition participation at events such as Salone del Mobile.Milano, Paris Design Week, and IMM Cologne.

The studio's positioning centers on fusing Ukrainian cultural heritage motifs with contemporary minimalist design, and this narrative has been validated by more than 20 international awards including MUSE Design Awards Gold, Good Design Award, London Design Awards Silver, DNA Paris Design Award, and European Product Design Awards. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external investment, headcount, or financial figures; pricing is conducted on an inquiry basis through website contact forms rather than published rates.

Name

Iuliia Kononenko

Legal name

Kononenko ID Studio

Website

https://kononenkoid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kononenko ID Studio is a privately held Ukrainian design studio founded in 2012 that licenses contemporary furniture, textile, lighting, and decor designs — rooted in Ukrainian cultural heritage — to established European manufacturers such as HC28, ZALI, RugVista, Tivoli, Nobonobo, and Diza.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Furniture Design

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Furniture design
• Lighting design
• Textile design
• Interior design
• Product design

Headquarters

HQ city

Kharkiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design Services and Licensing: Studio creates custom furniture, lighting, and textile designs for manufacturing partners and clients. Revenue appears to come from design fees, licensing arrangements with brands like HC28, ZALI Furniture, Tivoli, and potentially direct sales of design concepts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kononenko ID Studio is a Ukrainian design studio founded in 2012 that creates furniture, lighting, textile, and interior designs infused with Ukrainian cultural heritage motifs. The studio develops standalone furniture pieces (chairs, tables), rugs and carpets, and decorative items, then licenses those designs to established manufacturers such as HC28, ZALI Furniture, Tivoli, RugVista, and Nobonobo who produce and distribute them globally. Designs span minimalist contemporary aesthetics inspired by Ukrainian traditions, nature, and art movements.

Product overview

Kononenko ID Studio is a Ukrainian design studio founded in 2012 by Julia Kononenko and Artem Kravchenko. The studio operates across five design areas: Product design, Furniture design, Lighting design, Illustrations, and Interior design. Their portfolio consists of standalone furniture pieces, textile products (rugs and carpets), and decorative items. Key furniture products include chairs such as BOX, Maso, Moon, BOHEMIAN, Saigak, Colorful Calm, Gekko, and Sambir; tables including the Art Table Collection (Matisse, Malevich, Simple) and Corner; and textile products including rugs like Oberig, Postethnic, Rug Sea Glass, Rug Sukhoviy, True Art, Rhomb N, and People of Constructivism. Decorative offerings include the Beans Collection of wall mirrors. The studio creates modern, minimalist designs often inspired by Ukrainian heritage and traditions, with products available in various colors and materials including natural wood, fabric, metal, and polymer coatings.

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Products and services

• BOX Armchair An armchair design with arm and back that can be opened or folded, with a front portion that serves as a footrest for semi-reclining relaxation. Manufactured by HC28.
• BOHEMIAN Dining Chair Dining chair featuring an oversized U-shaped backrest with elegant, sweeping lines and refined materials creating harmony between form and function.
• Saigak Armchair Armchair design inspired by a free-roaming saiga antelope traversing the Mongolian steppes, embodying dynamics within the stillness of interior spaces. Produced by HC28.
• True Art Rug Abstract rug inspired by children's drawings, reflecting continuous movement of lines and evoking the purity and spontaneity of childlike imagination.
• Rhomb N Rug Rug featuring a diamond-shaped checkered pattern with blue abstract spots and small black stripes, creating a dynamic and playful design.
• Corner Table Modern table merging neoclassicism aesthetics with minimalist style, featuring sleek cylindrical legs and disc-like elements creating rhythm and dynamism. Manufactured by Nobonobo.
• Beans Collection Wall Mirrors Collection of wall mirrors with biomorphic forms reminiscent of smooth bean lines, featuring the ability to rotate around their axis and be fixed in any position. Produced by Diza.
• Colorful Calm Chair Chair collection featuring organic forms with smooth lines, available in pink, blue, or natural wood finishes for sophisticated modern interiors.
• Moon Chair Contemporary chair with smooth, flowing lines inspired by a crescent moon, featuring plush upholstery and solid wood frame for durability and comfort.
• Maso Chair Chair featuring a base resembling a compass that reproduces precision and meticulousness, with a gracefully crafted bent backrest adding elegance and comfort.
• Art Table Collection (Matisse, Malevich, Simple) Collection of three minimalist coffee tables (Matisse, Malevich, Simple) made of sheet metal with polymer paint, inspired by artists' work and created using laser technology.
• People of Constructivism Carpet Hand-tufted carpet made using high-quality raw materials with loops of yarn pushed through pre-woven backing using a tufting gun. Distributed via RugVista.
• Strikha Furniture Collection Furniture collection inspired by ancient Ukrainian cottages with sticks resembling thatched roofs, handcrafted by artisans for a connection between past and present.
• Gekko Lounge Chair Lounge chair design inspired by nature with focal point in the base of legs connecting elements of the structure, allowing use of various natural and recycled materials.
• Rug Sukhoviy Rug inspired by Sukhoviy, a dry south-westerly wind along Black Sea coasts, with soft pile replicating summer breeze and symbolic geometric stripe along the center.
• Rug Sea Glass Rug featuring polished stones and glass shards at center, with graphic stripes symbolizing sea waves, creating a harmonious composition conveying confidence and lightness.
• Sambir Chair Chair embodying Ukrainian minimalism with impeccable proportions, featuring a large comfortable backrest complementing the round seat with natural wood and textured fabric.
• Oberig Carpet Collection Three exquisite carpets collection inspired by Berehynia imagery, interweaving symbols of motherhood, protection, and fertility with red, green, and beige color schemes. Produced by ZALI Furniture.
• Calm Chair Collection Minimalist chair with gentle colors in fabric and finish, combining ergonomic construction with delicate back that transitions smoothly into legs for a light and graceful appearance. Produced by Tivoli.
• Postethnic Rug Modern Ukrainian post-ethnic rug designed under the influence of Ukrainian towel ornaments and colors of works by Anna Sobachko, featuring graphic elements connected by three circles of dots. Collaboration with Shishka Project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ international design awards including MUSE Design Awards Gold, London Design Awards Silver, Good Design Award
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HC28coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024HC28 is a premium furniture manufacturer that produces and distributes Kononenko's furniture designs including the Saigak armchair and BOX armchair. The partnership allows Kononenko's artistic designs to reach broader markets through HC28's established distribution channels.
• ZALI FurniturecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024ZALI Furniture produces Kononenko's Oberig carpet collection featuring Ukrainian Berehynia-inspired designs and the True Art rug collection. Deep collaboration on culturally-inspired furniture pieces.
• DizacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024Diza manufactures the Beans collection of wall mirrors designed by Kononenko. These biomorphic mirrors featuring bean-inspired forms are produced and distributed by Diza.
• RugVistacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024Swedish online rug retailer featuring Kononenko's People of Constructivism hand-tufted carpet design. The partnership brings Ukrainian-inspired contemporary rug designs to European consumers.
• TivolicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024Tivoli manufactures the Calm chair collection designed by Kononenko, featuring minimalist ergonomic designs in various color options for modern interiors.
• NobonobocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024Nobonobo produces Kononenko's Corner table design featuring neoclassical minimalist aesthetics with cylindrical legs and disc-like elements.
• Shishka ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Shishka Project collaborated with Kononenko on the Postethnic rug collection, drawing inspiration from Ukrainian towel ornaments and the works of Anna Sobachko.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Normann Copenhagen: Danish design brand producing furniture, lighting, and home accessories through designer collaborations with a contemporary Scandinavian signature — comparable product breadth and licensing approach.
• Tom Dixon: British designer-led furniture, lighting, and accessories brand operating on a licensing and manufacturer-partner model with a distinct design signature across multiple product categories — directly comparable to Kononenko ID Studio's furniture/lighting/textile design licensing approach.
• &Tradition: Danish design house curating furniture, lighting, and home objects from multiple designers with strong cultural narrative and manufacturer licensing — directly comparable in multi-designer, cross-category, design-led approach.
• HAY: Danish contemporary design brand producing furniture, lighting, and accessories with broad manufacturer and designer collaborations and a mass-market accessibility positioning — closely comparable to Kononenko's licensing-based, mass-attractive design mission.
• Muuto: Scandinavian design brand working with established designers to produce furniture, lighting, and home accessories through manufacturer partnerships — closely aligned with Kononenko's design-studio-plus-manufacturer-distribution model.
• Gubi: Danish design house curating furniture, lighting, and interior objects from contemporary and classic designers with manufacturer partnerships — comparable as a design-led, multi-category furniture brand.
• Ferm Living: Danish lifestyle design brand spanning furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative objects with strong cultural-narrative design language and manufacturer partnerships — directly analogous in category breadth and licensing model.

Emerging players

• Append Living: Ukrainian contemporary furniture and home accessories brand blending Ukrainian heritage with minimalist design and manufacturer collaborations — direct regional/emerging peer operating in the same Ukrainian design space.
• Zanat: Bosnian heritage-design furniture brand integrating local cultural craft traditions with contemporary design — analogous emerging design brand leveraging national heritage/cultural identity similar to Kononenko's Ukrainian narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Vitra: Swiss design and manufacturing company working with leading designers across furniture and home objects at global scale — broader incumbent in the same designer-furniture category as Kononenko ID Studio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ylkul
• Instagraminstagram.com/kononenkoid?igsh=MXJleGZjZjN5azBnZw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kononenkoid

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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