Bõln

Bõln was born from the industrial expertise of Poliuretanos Rivas, a family-owned company specializing in the manufacture of molded polyurethane parts. For decades, they approached this material from a technical perspective, developing solutions for demanding industries and building up highly specialized expertise in processes, molds, finishes, and product performance. 

Building on that industrial foundation, they decided to create their own contract furniture brand, with the goal of channeling their polyurethane expertise into a finished product designed for architecture and interior design projects. As part of this process, they developed Flexyskin®, a proprietary technology that enables them to manufacture durable, waterproof pieces that are soft to the touch and designed to withstand heavy use. Bõln emerged from this combination of manufacturing capabilities, technical development, and design. 

Philosophy and Identity 

Its philosophy centers on developing contract furniture backed by an in-depth understanding of the material and the production process, using proprietary technology that enables the company to work with polyurethane in a different way. The brand strives to create durable, easy-to-maintain pieces that can adapt to a wide range of projects. “For us, functionality and design must go hand in hand: the product should solve a genuine need while also helping to shape a space with a clear sense of identity,” they explain.

As a brand, they aim to convey material innovation, production integrity, durability, flexibility, sustainability, and approachability. They also place great importance on local manufacturing and process control. “Manufacturing in Spain allows us to oversee every stage, fine-tune solutions, and maintain a direct connection between design, engineering, and production, avoiding unnecessary processes and prioritizing a long-lasting product,” company representatives explain. 

Its identity is closely linked to Flexyskin® and the possibilities it offers: seamless surfaces, soft yet durable pieces, easy cleaning, and a distinctive esthetic in the contract furniture market. Sustainability is also a core part of this identity, reflected in product durability, low maintenance requirements, and the ability to extend its useful life in high-turnover projects. 

Collaborations with External Designers

Since its inception, Bõln has worked with external designers. The collaboration with Stone Designs dates back to the brand’s origins, with the development of the Sarek and Abisko collections, which helped define its initial design language and how the material’s technical potential could be translated into contract products. 

From that point on, they continued to add new collaborations as their catalog grew and they expanded into new product categories. Along the way, they have also worked with Mattias Stenberg and Nacar Design, and are currently developing new collections alongside Stefan Borselius and Noviembre Estudio. 

Collaborating with external designers brings a fresh perspective that complements the brand’s industrial foundation. Bõln is grounded in technical expertise, but this must be translated into practical, intuitive, and well-designed solutions for the contract market. Designers help them channel that technical potential, envision new uses, and develop collections with a clear sense of identity. 

Bestseller and New Collections

Sarek, one of the brand’s earliest collections, is also its most established and remains its most iconic, thanks to its versatility, wide range of configurations, and ability to adapt to a diverse array of projects. Its modular system makes it possible to create linear, curved, or more organic configurations tailored to the available space and usage needs. This adaptability helps extend the product’s useful life within the project. 

In October 2026, they plan to unveil two new collections: Selma and Flowik. Selma, developed by Stefan Borselius, expands the brand’s contract seating offering with a more understated, architectural line. Flowik, created with Noviembre Estudio, introduces a new product type to the catalog: a modular planter system that integrates greenery, divides spaces, and creates configurations featuring integrated seating or surface space. 

International Expansion

Exports account for approximately 70% of Bõln’s revenue. Its main markets are France, Mexico, Peru, and Hong Kong. These markets have distinct profiles, yet their collections are a strong fit across all of them thanks to the products’ technical performance and the flexibility to create custom configurations tailored to each project. 

Over the next few years, the brand aims to strengthen its position in these markets and continue expanding across Latin America. Instead of pursuing a scattered international presence, they focus on strengthening their position in markets where they already have commercial traction, a local network, and long-term project potential. 

As for its international projects, the company has focused primarily on high-use shared spaces, where strength, maintenance, and product adaptability are important factors. 

Among its most notable international projects are an international school in Mongolia and an airport project in the Dominican Republic, where furniture must withstand continuous use while meeting stringent requirements for strength, easy maintenance, and durability.