Heading to Stockholm in February won’t sound very interesting. However regardless of nonetheless being within the depths of winter, the town comes alive because of its vibrant design neighborhood.
Happening from February 3 to 7, the Stockholm Furnishings Honest and the corresponding Stockholm Design Pageant have turn into actual highlights on the calendar. There aren’t many furnishings “festivals” within the conventional sense that might even come near being described as that – however because of its pockets of curated areas and manageable measurement, it’s among the finest, and also you all the time go away feeling such as you’ve seen simply the correct quantity of excellent stuff.
Learn on for the issues we liked probably the most.
Nick Ross’ Gallery Present
We’ve lengthy had eyes on the work of Nick Ross – a Scottish designer whose studio is predicated in Stockholm. The venture introduced at Public Service Gallery was titled “The Kings Hat”, and noticed Ross create a set from pruned branches of timber planted by King Fredrik I within the 1730s. The gathering, which incorporates seating furnishings, a espresso desk, vase, and a flooring chandelier, is easy in kind – letting the fabric and its legacy do the speaking.
A Lamp by Axel Wannberg at Nordiska Galleriet
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Nordiska Galleriet was a hub of exercise this 12 months, with totally different studios invited to participate on the event of the design week. Our favourite piece on present – other than the treasure trove of design classics – got here from Axel Wannberg, who introduced his Lamp 53 in a shiny blue hue. The piece (which takes its identify from the 53 diploma angle at which it’s welded) was initially crafted in wooden as a part of an exhibition throughout Stockholm Design Week 2023, however has now been made in metallic to be made obtainable by means of the gallery.
This Lamp by the Late Yrjö Kukkapuro
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This piece by the late Yrjö Kukkapuro was our favourite from an exhibition organised by Swedish structure studio Claesson Koivisto Rune and classic specialists Jackson Design. Flanked by necessary works from the twentieth century, the piece stood out regardless of being positioned in the back of the room. Initially designed in 1968 for the XIV Milan Triennial, the ground lamp is typical of Kukkapuro’s fashion, in that it combines perform with a playful aesthetic.
Notice Design Studio’s Dialog Pit at Tarkett
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Notice Design Studio‘s resolution to put in a dialog pit contained in the showroom of a supplies firm was a intelligent one. Today, dialog pits are like catnip to design followers – and it’s certainly going to lure passersby to wander in, even when it’s only for an image. The sunken seating is the point of interest amongst the remainder of the Tarkett Ateljé in Södermalm, which has been lined within the firm’s flooring supplies, from flooring to ceiling.
Simon Skinner’s New Furnishings
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Simon Skinner is a designer that doesn’t appear to be afraid of switching up supplies, typologies, and scales. Within the comparatively quick time since his commencement, the designer has gained worldwide recognition together with his Afropicks venture, earlier than shifting onto creating the fragile Bukè desk lamps from glass. On the Älvsjö Gård exhibition, Skinner confirmed one more side to his design observe: upholstered furnishings.
A Chair Referred to as “Guide Monster”
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Designed and handmade by JLF Design Studio, the Guide Monster is made up of two components: the “torso” seat part and the “wings” for armrests. Completed in a daring orange-red, the chair permits the sitter to be immersed inside their books, which will be positioned between the slots protecting the arm rests. Books conceptually affect the form of the chair’s sections too: the torso evokes a sense of “motion”, like pages being turned, and the “wings” signify the journey of a e-book, from ready on the shelf, to being completed.
This Blue Stool from Omi Collective
The modern blue woodwork of this stool caught our eye immediately as we questioned across the Greenhouse space on the truthful. This specific part offers a springboard to rising manufacturers and designers, and as such – you usually discover some unbelievable issues on present. The Omi Collection 2 Stool comes from Lagos-based Omi Collective, and takes its cues from the shapes and symbols seen acorss conventional African stools and neckpieces. The aforementioned blue – “that’s our little nod to indigo, a colour with deep roots in African custom,” the studio says, whereas the legs have been handturned to create a chunky form. “We actually needed to spotlight the human contact and the craftsmanship that goes into every bit,” they add.
Blå Station’s Picket Recliner
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Blå Station is a kind of labels that’s tough to classify. On first look, you’d anticipate it to be simply contract workplace furnishings, however once you get amongst the gathering – you’ll be able to think about the items in a residential setting. From the 2025 vary, we liked the PYR chair (which known as out copies and counterfeits) for its idea, however we liked the reclining Villhelm chair for its seems to be. The modern wood shell seat is made by means of compression moulding, permitting it to have a clear, seamless silhouette. “We’re drawn to check out the place the boundaries are between contract tremendous consolation and the consolation you prefer to at dwelling,” the model says. “Villhem is a play with phrases. Vill hem! Which means; I need to go dwelling.”
David Taylor’s Big Candelabra
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The size of David Taylor’s present work makes his previous life as a silversmith appear virtually unbelievable. The Scottish designer, who has been based mostly in Sweden because the Nineties, transitioned to working in aluminum after the monetary crash in 2008, which despatched the value of silver hovering. Fortunately for Taylor, most of the methods he realized by means of his unique craft might be utilized to his new medium. Many of those had been on present on the “Particular Results” exhibition at Bukowskis Public sale Home, the place our favourite piece was an outsized candelabra.
Ololoo Studio’s Inflatable Mild and Stool
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Typically design takes itself too severely. It’s all the time a breath of contemporary air to see a studio bringing a little bit of humor to an usually all-too-serious self-discipline – and that’s precisely what Ololoo Studio handle to do. Their inflatable lamp got here to us at precisely the appropriate time, offering some mild reduction having already spent hours strolling across the greater model’s stands. Probably the most spectacular factor in regards to the studio’s work is that their playfulness doesn’t compromise their execution – and every element was completely constructed.
Dwelling Kind Design Research’ Lab-Impressed Lamp
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The LF-2 Lamp is just a lovely piece. The adjustable and modular design permits the consumer to create totally different mild settings relying on the depth desired, with the reflector and the bulb in a position to transfer on the axis, and its pared-back aesthetic inspiration comes from laboratory equipment.
Jenny Nordberg’s Potential to Repurpose Previous Workplace Furnishings
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Everything of Jenny Norderg‘s “The Govt” assortment may’ve been included on this record. In the long run, we’ve chosen a espresso desk which had a very fascinating sample throughout its floor. Designed in collaboration with Soeco, the designs make use of a inventory of recyclable pre-owned workplace furnishings. The espresso desk we’ve chosen made use of a funnily formed tabletop, and its floor has been painted and handled with charcoal and lacquer to create and seal the sample.
Sahco’s Zade Textile
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Sahco has been going from energy to energy because the appointment of artistic director Bengt Thornefors. At their showroom, they introduced us with the brand new textile choices for this 12 months – from couture impressed material in shades of lime inexperienced to lace ok for clothes. Our hearts had been stolen by the Zade vary, which contains a woven sample impressed by the work of artist Franz West – particularly his Uncle chair.
Kind Us With Love’s Testing Grounds Bistro
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Kind Us With Love turned its studio into one other bustling activation this 12 months – putting new designs contained in the “Testing Grounds Bistro”. Collaborations with BLOND, +Halle and String had been every set as much as mirror on how the very best work is usually performed by means of a extra informal setting. All through the course of the week, drinks had been offered by Lucy’s Flower Store, meals got here from Albin Edberg, and the music was devised by Tobias Lindén.
Tobias Berg’s Stilas Chair
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The work at Tobias Berg‘s stand appeared meticulous. The piece we’re selecting to highlight, the “Stilas”, is described as an “architectural lounge chair”. The usage of dark-toned walnut works to heat up the stainless-steel, which is used to create the marginally reclining kind. “Regardless of its modern look, the chair prioritizes consolation, that includes ergonomically angled seating, a versatile backrest, and vast armrests,” the designer provides.
