Source International Unveils the Paisans Seating Collection: A Harmonious Blend of Style, Versatility, and Sustainability
Sutton, MA. — Source International is thrilled to announce the launch of Paisans, a new collection of seating and stools designed by award-winning Norwegian designers Anders Berg and Steinar Hindenes. Named after the Italian American term "paisan," which conveys a sense of camaraderie, kinship, and friendship, this collection embodies the spirit of connection and community.
Paisans combines thoughtful craftsmanship with versatility, offering a family of chairs that seamlessly blend distinct personalities with cohesive design. Each piece is built on a shared core frame structure, creating a sense of unity while maintaining unique expressions through its three distinctive backrest designs: Smiley, Skate, and Phantom.
The backrest takes center stage in the Paisans collection, standing as its most prominent feature. Rising above the tabletop, it not only enhances the visual appeal but also ensures functionality across diverse environments. This elegant and adaptable collection is perfectly suited for corporate spaces, hospitality settings, dining areas, and beyond.
Berg and Hindenes, graduates of the School of the Arts in Bergen, Norway, are renowned for their industrial design expertise within the contract furniture industry. Their vision for Paisans was to create a seating solution that balances aesthetics, comfort, and environmental responsibility. The result is a lightweight yet exceptionally durable collection with replaceable parts integrated into the design, ensuring sustainability and longevity.
“We aimed to design a family of seating that could take on multiple visual identities while being rooted in the same structure,” said Vanessa Englert, Vice President of Marketing. “The result is a versatile, cohesive family of chairs and stools that stands out individually or together in any setting.”
With its Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, lightweight scale, and sustainable design principles, Paisans is more than just a seating solution—it’s a statement of style, comfort, and responsibility.
At Source International, we take pride in delivering design-driven seating and tables solutions that seamlessly blend European innovation with American manufacturing excellence. Collaborating with renowned designers from Italy, Spain, and other global design hubs, our collections showcase exceptional craftsmanship, functional artistry, and sustainable principles. Our designs elevate modern spaces.
