Porträt von Niklas Wodausch, Gründer von studio moreandless, sitzend auf einem Stuhl – persönlich, authentisch und nahbar

Why studio moreandless exists

Hey, I'm Niklas - and I love wood. wood is one of the most valuable materials we have. It is warm, alive and tells stories. But when I looked at the topic of wood in my master's thesis, I realised that we are not treating it very well. Furniture is being produced more and more cheaply, replaced quickly and ends up in the rubbish bin far too soon. I couldn't let go of that and wanted to find a solution. Something that would make wood last longer - with ingredients that are truly sustainable. So I started experimenting. In my small workshop, I mixed oils, tested them and kept improving them until I knew: this is it. I want us not to simply own our wood, but to really appreciate it. I want us to see how it changes, how it ages, how it becomes more and more beautiful with the right care.

If you love wood as much as I do, then you've come to the right place.

Niklas

premium wood elixir beim Ausgießen – natürliches, veganes Holzöl für einfache Anwendung und effektive Holzpflege

The problem with conventional wood oils

Almost all conventional wood oils consist of a mixture of synthetic substances that form an inseparable bond with the wood. This sounds good at first - but it has serious disadvantages: they turn wood into hazardous waste. Once plastic and wood are firmly bonded, the wood can no longer be recycled and they are toxic and irritating. Many of these oils contain harmful chemicals that are inhaled when applied or absorbed through the skin.they are unnecessarily complicated. In most cases, several coats are necessary, sometimes even intermediate coats or hardeners - which is actually about care, not science.another problem: many manufacturers use cheap carrier oils such as soya oil, which themselves have no protective function. The actual effect is then achieved by synthetic additives. I found it all rather frustrating.

Flasche des premium wood elixir 200ml – veganes, natürliches Holzöl mit Carnaubawachs zur Pflege und zum Schutz von Holzoberflächen

My aha moment

Our history

During my master's thesis, I developed a piece of furniture that was perfectly sustainable - until I realised: I realised that there wasn't a single care product that could meet this requirement. So I developed one myself and initially the premium wood elixir was just for me. I wanted an oil that was truly sustainable - without toxins, without plastic, without unnecessary additives. An oil that is safe for children and pets. An oil that would care for wood without destroying its recyclability - I never thought it would become more than a side project. But then friends and family came into the picture. They tested my oil, loved it - and asked for more. That was the moment when I knew I had to get it out into the world.

Anwendung des premium wood elixir mit Applikationspad – natürliches Holzöl für vegane, reizarme und langlebige Holzpflege

What sets us apart

I know that wood care is often annoying. Too many steps, too many products, too much effort. That's exactly what I wanted to make easier:✔ Apply once - done. No complicated layering, no polishing.✔ No poison, no odour. You can use the oil in your home without hesitation - it's safe for you, your family and your pets.✔ Much more economical. You need much less product than with conventional oils - saving you not only work but also money.✔ Wood care should be simple. It should protect your wood without compromising on sustainability or safety. And that's exactly what studio moreandless is here for.

Our vision

Wood deserves to live a long life - and the right care makes all the difference. I want wood care to not only protect it, but to preserve it. Without harmful additives, without complicated application, without compromises.studio moreandless is not just about wood care, but about a conscious approach to what we own. I am convinced that sustainable materials deserve sustainable care. And that's exactly why we develop products that preserve wood in the long term - safely, naturally and as simply as possible.Want to know how best to care for your wood? Then take a look at our shop or give us a call.