Grandma’s house evokes warm memories of fresh-baked goodies in a relaxed atmosphere and decor that combines furniture from different eras with rustic details and objects with stories to tell. Here are seven items that will bring a touch of modern granny chic to your home.
Classic that keeps on rocking
The timeless Mademoiselle rocking chair by Artek is a treat to the eyes and body: the high-back chair invites you to rock gently while reading a good book, knitting or watching the evening news. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956, this sleek yet sturdy rocking chair is an investment in lasting beauty – a real future family heirloom.
• Artek’s Mademoiselle rocking chair >
Rose-tinted coffee times
Afternoon coffee tastes especially sweet when served with cinnamon buns and cookies on the Huvila tableware by Arabia. Heini Riitahuhta’s romantic, hand-drawn pattern draws inspiration from childhood summers spent at grandma’s and sprawling, pink wild roses. Made of durable vitro porcelain, the collection pays tribute to 1920s aesthetics and Arabia’s old decorating traditions.
Like grandma’s loom
The Kuhmo rag rug by Finarte fills the room with warm memories of grandma’s freshly washed rag rugs. This unique, eco-friendly rug feels pleasantly soft under the feet and is hand-woven in India using colorful leftover fabrics from sari garments – each stripe has its own story to tell. The shades of the rugs may vary depending on the available fabrics.
Woven traditions
The Kori rattan basket designed by Kari Hannola for Lokal Helsinki is perfect for storing yarns and wool socks or accompanying you at farmers’ markets and mushroom hunts. Crafted by skilled, blind artisans in Helsinki, the baskets resemble traditional Finnish wicker baskets and are perfected with handles. Each basket is a unique individual that will gain even more charm with age and patina.
• Lokal Helsinki’s Kori basket >
Fresh take on a flower stand
Geraniums, snake plants and other vintage houseplants thrive on the Taimi Plant Tray by Verso Design. Made of birch and finished with a soft wool felt bottom, Taimi is suitable not only for nurturing plants and seedlings but also for storing your favorite books and other essential items.
• Verso Design’s Taimi Plant Tray >
Modern granny squares
The Plain Beat throw by Silkeborg Uldspinderi is a modern version of the traditional patchwork quilt. Created by Tina Ratzer, the pixelated grid pattern is based on an artwork she created for the Danish Design Centre. This 100% wool blanket will lend a nostalgic touch to any decor or bedding.
• Silkeborg Uldspinderi’s Plain Beat throw >
Happy purrs
No granny chic decor is complete without a porcelain cat lying on the fireplace mantel or shelf. Vitra’s Resting Cat is a modern interpretation of this classic piece, exuding a calming and friendly atmosphere in any room. Designed by the Swedish collective Front and finished with beautiful glazing, this ceramic cat figurine captures a sleeping feline’s peaceful essence.
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Text: Kaisa Mikkola Images: Manufacturers