Our story

Innovation

Our story began with a crazy-sounding idea with a bunch of people who wanted to see the world differently. Our original idea was to make wooden tiles for the bathroom – just because it sounded fun and challenging. As we got acquainted with the industry, we soon realised that out idea was not only fun, but also important. It turned out that ceramics as a material is a burden on the environment, and it has a large carbon footprint. Inspired by our original idea and this insight, we are now here. As a result, we created an award-winning world-class biomaterial innovation – 100% waterproof Woodio® wood material.

Our story

“When we started, we were considered crazy.”

“When we started, we were considered crazy – you could see it people’s eyes. But we persevered.” laughs Petro Lahtinen, the founder and CEO of Woodio. “Both our material and product development have required exceptionally strong faith, but the best inventions often arise in exceptional circumstances. Our products are developed by a tremendous group of interdisciplinary experts, e.g., chemistry, materials science, electronics, boat building, composite and industrial design.” Petro continues.

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Material of a new era

Now, the ideas that initially seemed impossible and very challenging have evolved into sustainable bathroom design and they have become part of thousands of homes around the world. At the same time, we have created a modern Finnish classic that will create joy for a long time. Today, our collection includes 17 different washbasin models, a bathtub, accessories and, most recently, a wooden toilet seat.

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“The opportunities with the material are limitless”

New ideas for utilizing our material are constantly being generated, and our material can be utilized for countless applications outside the bathroom as well. Explore Woodio contract manufacturing business for more information about different application possibilities. (link to OEM page)

Made in Finland

We are a Finnish modern-minded company. We offer contemporary, lasting design manufactured sustainably.

Design of a new era

We combine the best Nordic design traditions with the use of sustainable biomaterial innovation in a contemporary way.

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Our collection includes a comprehensive range of bathroom design in 10 beautiful northern nature inspired tones.

sustainable

Made from real wood chips with a minimal carbon footprint.

durable

Woodio® material is durable and impact resistant.

warranty

We give all our products a 5 warranty, so that you can shop at ease.

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Free delivery within Finland and fixed rate shipping worldwide.

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Interior panel of a new era – Woodio Wall is here

Today Woodio launches a decorative interior panel – Woodio Wall. The panel is designed to give interior surfaces a stone-like impression without the burden of stone.

Pentti Malaska Futures Award to Woodio Oy

The Pentti Malaska Futures Award is given to a research-based and groundbreaking visionary innovation that can help with building a more sustainable global future. The University of Turku has granted the €30,000 Pentti Malaska Futures Award to Finnish company Woodio Oy.

Woodio showroom in Stockholm is now open!

Woodio showroom in Stockholm is now open! Come by or book an appointment for eco-design and bathroom inspiration with our local Sales Manager!

Woodio enters contract manufacturing business with the launch of Biowaste Box by Finnish design brand Niimaar

Woodio is a Finnish award-winning design company built around it’s unique 100% waterproof solid wood composite material innovation. After a successful start with own bathroom design products, Woodio material is now available for other brand owners through newly launched contract manufacturing business model.

Woodio lanserar världens första toalett i biomaterial

Det finska ekodesign-företaget Woodio lanserar Woodio Block – världens första vattentäta toalett i massiv träkomposit. Produkten är tillverkad i Finland, av finländsk träflis. I utformningen av Block har Woodio slagit samman det bästa av nordisk design och hållbar innovation och därmed skapat en revolutionerande nyhet på badrumsmarknaden.

The world’s first bio-material toilet shakes up the multibillion-euro bathroom industry.

Woodio is a Finnish modern-day interior and design brand that brings together the best of Nordic design traditions and the use of sustainable bio-material innovation in a contemporary way. Today the company has launched the world’s first 100% waterproof solid wood composite toilet seat – Woodio Block – made from real wood chips and advanced resins.

7,5 million funding for Woodio from the European Innovation Council

Woodio has been selected for funding by the European Innovation Council (EIC), more precisely by its EIC Accelerator programme. The funding comprises a EUR 2.5 million grant and an option for further EUR 5 million equity financing.

Forcit CEO Joakim Westerlund joins Woodio’s Board of Directors

Woodio, a manufacturer of innovative solid wood composite bathroom furniture, continues to strengthen its board. Joakim Westerlund brings manufacturing industry and production development experience to the Woodio Board.

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