Plener Istebna

Vintage and regional style in the Silesian Beskids. Mountain asylum Open-Air Istebna

Scandinavian armchairs, Czechoslovak design, mountain stools, stone, terracotta, steel and wood – this is a recipe for a modern interior with a distinct vintage feel. Add the inspiration of the architecture of the Silesian Beskids, the creative eye of the interior designer from the Mistovia studio and the commitment of the owners, who consciously draw on their mountain roots, and you get a space ideal for relaxation. Such a place – Plener Istebna – has been created in the heart of the Silesian Beskids.

Plener Istebna is two wooden chalets located picturesquely on one of the hills of Istebna, just a few kilometres from the Polish-Czech-Slovak border. Their originators are Tomek and Miłosz. Tomek, a keen sportsman, grew up in the mountains, while Miłosz, a city dweller by avocation, has fond memories of his childhood spent with his grandmother in the mountains. They both agree that Istebna is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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They entrusted the design of the cottages to architect Justyna Boduch, who combined elements of regional architecture with modern trends. Marcin from the Mistovia studio was responsible for the interiors. Initially, the plan was to build one cottage – simple, bright and with subtle references to local traditions. However, in the course of the work, two buildings were created, with interiors full of individual touches, unconventional materials and numerous vintage elements.

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Each of the cottages is approximately 70 square metres in size and can accommodate up to nine guests. Their functional layout is similar: on the ground floor there is a living room with kitchenette, a bathroom and a terrace with jacuzzi and mountain views. A wooden staircase with plywood and glass balustrade leads to the first floor, where there are two bedrooms and an additional bathroom. The cottages are distinguished by the finishing details that give them their unique character and inspire the names: Stone and Terracotta.

Stone: natural shades and contrasts

The living room in the Stone cottage impresses with its cosiness and natural colours. Light wood tones dominate here, and the boldest accent is the dark-grey floor with tiles imitating black calacatta marble. Wooden furniture, including an oval vintage table in the style of Rainer Daumiller and a Scandinavian armchair from the 1970s, completes the interior. The plywood used for the staircase balustrade also adorns the ceiling and walls, contrasting with concrete elements and clay plaster with straw.

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Terracotta: warm colours of baked clay

Rust-brown tones, inspired by the colour of baked clay, dominate in the Terakota cottage. Italian Fioranese tiles, corduroy upholstery in the armchairs and decorative tiles in the bathrooms underline the consistency of the style. The living room features a darker walnut table, mahogany chest of drawers and highland chariots, and the wall is decorated with cooker tiles from a Ukrainian manufactory.

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Both cottages are full of unique vintage furniture and accessories. In addition to Scandinavian and Czechoslovakian designs from the 1960s and 1970s, the furnishings include lamps, ceramics and glass that add charm and character to the space. As Marcin from Mistovia recalls: ‘We chose the furniture together with Milosz and Lena, and the small accessories are entirely the initiative of the owners.’

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Among the most interesting pieces are a chest of drawers designed by František Jirák and a linen cabinet from the Tatra Nabytok factory. Each object – from the Norwegian armchair to the Italian travertine table – has been carefully selected to create a harmonious yet original arrangement.

Plener Istebna is a place that combines modernity with respect for tradition and nature. The cottages invite you to relax surrounded by mountain nature, offering interiors with unique character and functionality. It is a place where harmony of nature meets sophisticated design – perfect for an escape from everyday life.

Cottage design: Justyna Boduch Atelier
Interior design: Mistovia
Photography: ONI STUDIO

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