One loves skiing amidst snowy scenes, the other's heart beats for a moment of hygge with hot chocolate – and everyone adores these discounted pieces of Nordic happiness! The Design Stories editorial staff chose their favorites from the Winter Sale, where the swiftest shoppers can fulfill dreams for up to 50% less.
All aboard!
Participating in Dry January? No problem – this tantalizing trolley wears several hats, eagerly awaiting to carry ingredients for your favorite mocktail or display tulips along with other seasonal blooms. Playing with arch shapes, the Arcs collection was created by the Belgian duo Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen for the Danish HAY.
• HAY's Arcs trolley, now 15% off >
Nap time with the spring sky
Many among the Design Stories team have their hearts set on spring – fresh, light colors help bring about the hopeful atmosphere of a bright spring day. Known for its luxurious feel, Tekla's cotton percale bedding is even dreamier in morning blue, a shade evoking the feel of a serene, cloudless sky.
• Tekla's single duvet cover, now 15% off >
Back with a bang
Who doesn't love an extravagant comeback – especially when it involves this masterpiece by the iconic Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. The Swedish Hem wows the design crowd with the re-release of the Experiment lounge chair, which was out of production for nearly 30 years. Penchant for playful forms and bright colors, anyone?
• Hem's Experiment lounge chair 502, now 20% off >
• Read also: Yrjö Kukkapuro’s Experiment lounge chair: Hem revives a postmodern 80s classic >
A whimsical take on red clay
What if the bowl were as mouth-watering as the treat placed on top? If you ask us, HAY's Barro dish fits the bill, particularly in light blue. Founded by Portuguese designer Rui Pereira, the design studio Pereira Office has used red clay – a material they find meaningful for its connection to tradition – to create the Barro tableware range.
• HAY's Barro oval dish, now 15% off >
Geometric precision meets plush lounging
Designed by Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, this simplistic grid pattern clad in hues of black and gold makes downtime a thing of wonder. If you're after an all-encompassing helping of rest and relaxation, pair the Tiiliskivi cushion cover and its matching throw with an intriguing book from the sale selection.
• Marimekko's Tiiliskivi cushion cover, now 30% off >
The bold and the bluetiful
Known as somewhat of an enfant terrible in the Danish design scene of his time, Verner Panton would surely be as besotted as we are with this attention-grabbing cobalt blue tone, introduced to the Flowerpot lighting family in 2023. The cordless table lamp offers three levels of light, easily adapted by pressing the dimmer on top.
• &Tradition's Flowerpot VP9 portable table lamp, now 25% off >
Timeless yet fresh
Can you guess whose architectural office employed Panton for a couple of years in the early 1950s? Well, Arne Jacobsen's of course! Remembered for more minimalist musings compared to his peer, Jacobsen's body of work includes both architecture and product design – including the strictly functionalist Cylinda Line hollowware range.
• Stelton's Arne Jacobsen jug with ice lip, now 20% off >
Put a bow on and head to town
If you are looking to let your personality shine at home, the American designer Alexander Girard's wooden dolls are just the ticket. This particular figurine shows you the ropes for making the most of life even during dreary weather. Wear your Sunday best and indulge in a spot of fabric shopping – an activity Girard as a renowned textile designer would be likely to appreciate.
• Vitra's Wooden Doll No. 2, now 15% off >
More sale finds
Finnish Design Shop's sale items come in limited quantitites. The most coveted designs are selling like hot cakes – pick your own piece of Nordic happiness already today!
See also:
• Winter Sale selection at Finnish Design Shop >
• All products at Finnish Design Shop >
Text: Eero Nurmi Images: Manufacturers