THE BRAND
Animate Objects aims to reimagine furniture and bring a fresh new perspective to the design scene by merging different fields of art. The brand strives for creating theatrical environments with its statement pieces that tell visual stories while functioning as furniture. A chair is more than a chair, and an interior can be seen as more than a living space. Animate Objects invites you to think out of the box and create an authentic place by offering a thoughtfully curated décor and collectible furniture. All products are made of honest natural materials carefully handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey by the most experienced local artisans from varied fields. The brand’s main focus is to deliver soulful pieces to create animated interiors. Each piece is limited edition and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Animate Objects, founded by designer Zeynep Satık, is an Istanbul based studio creating sculptural and collectible furniture with a focus on narrative and theatrical form. Satık, who studied Performance Design and Practice at Central Saint Martins in London, carries a multidisciplinary perspective into a design language where form, material, and storytelling meet with clarity and intention.
Since establishing the studio in 2022, she has developed a practice in which objects take on persona and interiors gain a sense of staged presence. Her limited edition pieces balance sculptural expression with functionality, offering environments shaped by imagination rather than convention.
Her work has been featured in leading international publications including Architectural Digest, Forbes, Elle Decoration, Sight Unseen, and many others across different countries, reinforcing the studio’s visibility within the global design landscape. In 2023, she was named one of *Dwell’s* 24 Best Designers of the Year.
Her debut collection was shortlisted for the prestigious Créateurs Design Awards in Paris in 2024, and her practice was featured as a case study in Cosentino’s Shaping Tomorrow 2025–26 trend report, appearing in the *Wonder* section, which highlights designers who challenge expectations and expand the emotional possibilities of objects.
The studio continues to evolve through ongoing research and new creations, shaping new stories along the way.
