Un'common

Raw and Minimal. Shaped by Hand in Stone.

The Bio

Un’common is a Łódź-based design studio founded by Gosia, an architect, and Maciek, an economist — partners in both life and work. For nearly a decade, they have been building a brand rooted in a deep respect for natural materials, especially stone. What began as an organic shift from large-scale architectural projects toward more personal, tactile creation gradually evolved into a fully devoted practice.

Working closely with local craftsmen and overseeing every stage of production, Un’common approaches design in a hands-on, intimate way. Their minimalist yet sensual furniture celebrates the raw honesty of stone — its texture, weight, porosity, and subtle imperfections. By reducing form to its essence, they allow material and detail to take center stage, creating objects meant not only to be seen, but to be touched and lived with.

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The Conversation

How was Uncommon born? Do you remember the moment you decided to work together under one name?

We’ve been building Uncommon for almost nine years now. The beginnings were quiet and a little blurry, since each of us came from a different path: Gosia from architecture, Maciek from economics. Only after a few years did everything become clear, and we decided to fully devote ourselves to the brand. Today, we’re growing it with our whole hearts and in a very hands-on way — staying close to production, to the material, to the craftspeople. We don’t have a flagship store; we work from an office in Łódź, and most of our production is local, carried out in collaboration with makers from the city. We tie the whole process together so that the final result truly feels like ours.

But where did the “spark” for the brand come from?

The name came from Maciek. For Gosia, the impulse was more organic — after years of working on large architectural projects (including the modernization of railway stations such as Łódź Fabryczna), came a need to create something more personal, something more tangible. Postgraduate studies in product design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź only reinforced that drive. That’s when the first sketches and prototypes began to appear.

Why did stone become your “main character”?

It was intuitive. The first projects involved demanding stoneworking techniques combined with craftsmanship — and the material simply captured our hearts. From the beginning, we wanted to tell a different story about stone than the usual “glamour” narrative. Stone is extracted through hard labor, straight from the earth, from nature itself. We want to reveal its truth: the touch, the surface texture, the porosity, the subtle imperfections. We want it to be sensual — something you want to touch.

You’re a duo in both life and work. How do you divide responsibilities, and how does this affect the creative process?

For us, working together is a privilege, not a burden. We trust each other completely and offer enormous support — without that, it would be difficult to build a brand from scratch and test everything on our own skin. We’re kicking towards the same goal; it can be stressful, but it’s the right path for us. Gosia oversees the creative side: she designs all the furniture and shapes how the brand is perceived. We’ve tried collaborations with outside designers, but ultimately, designing internally works best — stone is such a central element for us that it would be hard to hand over that carefully trodden path. Maciek handles “everything else”: relationships, sales, international growth, closing contracts, and taking care of B2B clients. He’s the frontman, with a strong feel for numbers and the courage to make bold, yet thoughtful decisions.

Your furniture has minimalist forms, yet it radiates sensuality. How do you connect minimalism with sensuality?

We reduce forms to their essence, but we never strip objects of life. Sensuality comes from proportions, radii and edges, the rhythm of divisions, textures, and the touch of the hand against the material. Minimalism for us is a backdrop that allows what’s most important to resonate — the nature of stone and the precision of detail.

Your studio is based in Łódź. Does the city inspire you?

Łódź has a raw, post-industrial character that has matured beautifully through years of revitalization. It’s a city with a unique atmosphere: the film school, unexpected corners, old factory districts. For us, it’s a love–hate relationship — but definitely inspiring. From a business perspective, Łódź also offers a strong production base and remains cost-accessible. We also have our sentimental places here: the old Siemienowicz housing estate, our universities, the Academy of Fine Arts — places that shaped us.

What does your workshop and daily life look like?

We work in the center of Łódź, in a restored tenement house from the early 20th century. Our office is in a former stable: it has large historic gates, preserved stone troughs. It’s a place with soul, and it beautifully carries the spirit of our brand.