Blond woman siting on a concrete side table in blue jeans and white t-shirt

About us

Born from a love of wood, resentment to particle board and a bit of rebellion, Karlen was founded in 2022 by Petra Mlejnková in the Czech Republic. She started a career in the nuclear industry and Karlen was created as an outlet to her creative and curious mind. Today, Karlen is a brand where we focus on creating primarily awesome furniture from real materials. Classic carpentry combined with modern technologies to clever upcycling, Karlen pieces celebrate real materials and smart design, always with a nod to the past and an eye on the future. Everything’s made locally, flat-packed for low-impact travel, and designed to live long, meaningful lives.

and here are the makers:

  • Daniel Šín - Sinfu

    Dan is a skilled carpenter, familiar with classical techniques and proficient with all the modern machinery you can think off.

    And best of all, he comes with Hiro, his four-legged colleague.

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    Cementum

    Recycled concrete specialists. They not only know everything there is to know about concrete, but can also make almost anything from it.

    So if you’re thinking about our recycled concrete side table Pierluigi, think Cementum.

  • Carpentry Návrat

    Honza, who runs this carpentry in Prague is a wood enthusiast. He carefully and lovingly crafts custom furniture - and not just for us.