Niklas Runesson is a self-taught craftsman and carpenter raised in Småland, deeply rooted in a family legacy of woodworking. For three generations, his family of woodworkers and engineers, active from 1945 to 2000, specialized in the manufacture of turned toy parts. Building on this rich tradition, Runesson brings his heritage into the present with a contemporary twist.

He creates his pieces intuitively, often relying on simple sketches, almost like memo notes, to guide his process. Drawing inspiration from nature as well as from his imagination, Runesson's work embodies a playful yet mysterious quality. His guiding mantra, "friendly creature," is a theme that reappears in his designs, capturing the whimsical and approachable spirit he infuses into each of his creations.