Austrian-born Kai Stania is one of the most respected and acknowledged furniture designers in the world . Stania created his company , Kai Stania Product Design , after he completed classes at the Vienna University of Technology and Michigan State University . Stania has stayed ahead of emerging design trends and embraced the shift toward organic chic and inspired sustainable design . His handcrafted work includes home , office and outdoor furniture . His work is available at Stillfried Wien in New York . Visit stillfried . com .