After experiencing the 2014 Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, furniture designer and architect Victoria Yakusha sought in her work to preserve, revive and celebrate Ukrainian culture. A deep connection with nature and a sustainable construction approach connects her designs to the Earth and centuries-old traditions. By drawing on techniques and materials native to her home country, Yakusha creates award-winning collections of furniture, lighting and décor with an organic modern design style.
Growing up, Yakusha fostered an affinity for Ukrainian primitivist and folk artists including self-taught painter Maria Prymachenko. She later studied architecture at Prydniprovska State Academy in Ukraine and the National Institutes of Science and Technology in France. In 2006, she opened YAKUSHA, a multidisciplinary studio, and in 2014, she launched her furniture brand, Faina.
Faina uses materials from Ukraine and employs local specialists to craft furnishings, often entirely by hand. The brand developed its own living material, ztista, a moldable dough composed of recycled metal, cellulose, wood chips and clay. Faina also uses a historic craft technique known as valkuvannia, which involves coating a solid surface with a mixture of straw, hay and natural clay. It enables sculptors to form highly textured pieces including chairs, benches and lamps.
Yakusha’s work has been presented around the world, including at the 2018 and 2020 Paris Design Week, 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair, 2018 and 2020 Milan Design Week and 2015 and 2018 Bologna Design Week. She won recognition from the ELLE DECO International Design Awards in 2019, Art Space Interior Awards in 2020 and the 2020 Arte Laguna Prize for Art Design. In 2021, Yakusha’s Istetyka interior in Kyiv became the first Ukrainian project to win in the Dezeen Awards for the Bars & Restaurants category.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of designs by Victoria Yakusha including seating, tables, decorative objects and more.
GRUN' big floor lamp
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
The Grun’ lamp is handcrafted, combining the signature eco-conscious ZTISTA blend with blown glass. This glass is created using the traditional Ukrainian glassblowing technique known...
Other
GRUN' small floor lamp
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
The Grun’ lamp is handcrafted, combining the signature eco-conscious ZTISTA blend with blown glass. This glass is created using the traditional Ukrainian glassblowing technique known...
Other
SONIAH Floor Lamp big
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
SONIAH / Ukrainian for sunflower / a symbol of prolific Ukrainian earth. Each floor lamp is crafted by hand in FAINA’s sustainable material — ZTISTA. Sculptural SONIAH lamps stem fr...
Clay, Linen, Glass, Reclaimed Wood, Paper
SONIAH Floor Lamp medium
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
SONIAH / Ukrainian for sunflower / a symbol of prolific Ukrainian earth. Each floor lamp is crafted by hand in FAINA’s sustainable material — ZTISTA. Sculptural SONIAH lamps stem fr...
Clay, Linen, Glass, Reclaimed Wood, Paper
DESTINY SLUHACH Big Floor Lamp
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
SLUHACH COLLECTION / VISUALLY, THE SHAPE OF THE LAMPS RESEMBLES LOCATORS THAT 'LISTEN' TO THE SURROUNDING WORLD THE TEXTURE OF THE PRODUCTS IS SIMILAR TO A SEPARATE SENSE ORGAN. WE ...
Metal
SONIAH Floor Lamp small
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
SONIAH / Ukrainian for sunflower / a symbol of prolific Ukrainian earth. Each floor lamp is crafted by hand in FAINA’s sustainable material — ZTISTA. Sculptural SONIAH lamps stem fr...
Clay, Linen, Glass, Reclaimed Wood, Paper
Big Grun’ Floor Lamp by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Grun’ Floor Lamp by Faina Limited Edition of 48 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 155 cm Material: Ztista, glass blowing. The Grun’ lamp is handcrafted, combining the signature eco-c...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Big Floor Lamp, Soniah by Victoriya Yakusha for Faina
By FAINA, Victoria Yakusha
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Big Floor Lamp - Soniah by Victoriya Yakusha for Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: upcycled steel, flax rubber, wood chips, cellulose, and clay all with biopolymer cover Dimensions: H 200 x W 60 x L 40 cm Cable length: 5m On/off cord foot switch Glass lamp plafond 1 x E26/27 LED Bulb max 60W, non dimmable Available in 6 colours. Please refer to the color card in the image section. All Faina lamps...
Steel
Contemporary Medium Floor Lamp - Soniah by Victoriya Yakusha for Faina
By FAINA, Victoria Yakusha
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Big Floor Lamp - Soniah by Victoriya Yakusha for Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: upcycled steel, flax rubber, wood chips, cellulose, and clay all with biopolymer cover Dimensions: H 135 x W 60 x L 33 cm Cable length: 5m On/off cord foot switch Glass lamp plafond 1 x E26/27 LED Bulb max 60W, non dimmable Available in 6 colours. Please refer to the color card in the image section. All Faina lamps...
Steel
Native 09 Sculptural Sand and Nylon Floor Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Native 09 Sculptural Sand and Nylon Floor Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 32 x W 42 x H 102 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-...
Glass
Faina Pivnich Floor Lamp with linen shade
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Atlanta, GA
Floor lamp by Victoria Yakusha for Faina. Linen lampshade on a hand-sculpted clay foot, PIVNICH floor lamp shines with enticement of the Northern star. Its timeless design captures...
Ceramic
Large Armonía Floor Lamp by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Armonía Floor Lamp by Ana Tron Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 120 cm Materials: Recycled paper, recycled wood, cardboard base, varnish. All our lamps can be wired according to each coun...
Wood, Paper
