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Vauhtikisat 2026: Welcome to the joy of speed
Skateboards flew, crowds cheered, and the July sun turned Sinebrychoff Park into a glowing arena for one of Europe’s most thrilling downhill races. Our photo report from Vauhtikisat 2026 takes you right to the edge of the track – from the first daring runs to the nail-biting final and the moment the custom Vauhtikisat Chair One found its champion.
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Introducing JOY OBJECTS – Welcome to Fredrik Paulsen's World of Joy
What do you get when you combine aluminium, a love of subculture, and a designer who grew up on a skateboard? The answer is JOY OBJECTS – a Swedish brand on a mission to make design fun again.
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Guardian of light – Inside the Frederiksberg home of Nuura's Nadia Lassen
Nadia Lassen spends her days thinking about light as the CEO of the lighting brand Nuura. At home in her Frederiksberg villa, that same thinking shapes a house she shares with her husband, four children, and one very photogenic dog.
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A studio in the archipelago: “Here it’s just us, the forest and the sea”
Built over three summers from raw timber and nails, this studio in the Turku archipelago gives Copenhagen based artist Linn Henrichson and art director Staffan Sundström a place for creative work, quiet thinking and the Finnish summer.
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At home with Ida Lauga: A Stockholm rowhouse full of life
Just a small 1960s brick rowhouse in Stockholm, yet somehow enough room for three kids, two pets, a French husband and an ever-evolving interior. Stylist and designer Ida Lauga has made it her mission to create a home that works hard and looks good doing it – with Vaarnii's enduring pieces at the center.
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Nani Marquina: The art of the everyday rug
Spanish designer Nani Marquina set out to reinvent the rug, and ended up building one of the most distinctive textile brands in the world. In this exclusive interview, she talks creativity, craftsmanship and what drives her after almost 40 years.
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Keep your summer simple – the most inspiring new products of the month
Summer life is easy and carefree, and our interiors should be, too! We've gathered June's new arrivals to make those warm days simpler, whether you're at home, at the cabin, or out enjoying the great outdoors.
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A summer house in the Finnish archipelago built on nature’s terms
This waterfront retreat blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Robert Holmström designed it as an uncompromising, deeply personal family escape.
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Snøhetta plans a hotel and spa for the Aaltos’ Paimio Sanatorium
Paimio Sanatorium, one of the most iconic buildings in modern architecture, is set for a new future. Renowned Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta has developed a Masterplan for the sanatorium, completed in 1933 and located in Paimio, southwestern Finland – and the vision is as ambitious as the building itself.
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New life in a historic house
Few law firms can claim a home quite like this. Dittmar & Indrenius is headquartered in Helsinki's historic Grönqvist Building, and after a year-long renovation, the staff spaces have been given entirely new life. Come and take a look.
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How to set a summer tablescape – 7 ideas for an inspiring outdoor table setting
Set a summer tablescape with ease, and let the outdoors guide the mood. The secret to a beautiful outdoor table setting is not perfection, but atmosphere: hand-picked flowers, natural materials and layers of time come together to create an inviting scene, whether for a garden party or a weekday breakfast.
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Jordan and Matthew’s guide to 3 Days of Design 2026
Three days are never quite enough. Content creators Jordan Bunker and Matthew Spade explored Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design as Finnish Design Shop's eyes and ears. Here are the highlights from the festival that made the cut.
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A new cabin in a familiar spot: Inside the Puotila family’s summer retreat on Lake Saimaa
The Puotila family has been spending summers on the shores of Lake Saimaa since the 1950s. When their old log cabin finally called for a major overhaul, the family arrived at an unusual solution: tear down the original and build a new one in exactly the same spot. Everything that had worked well was recreated – only better.
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Inga Sempé finds beauty in the everyday – and turns it into something extraordinary
From her Paris studio, French designer Inga Sempé creates objects that are witty, precise, and utterly her own: lamps, sofas, and everyday things that don’t take themselves too seriously. We sat down with her to talk about daily life, long processes, and why good design should always be worth fighting for.
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The Danish Karstad family enjoys cabin life between the sea and the forest
At Mikkel and Camilla Karstad’s cabin just outside Copenhagen, outdoor cooking and year-round sea swims are part of everyday life. At the heart of their forest-surrounded retreat are Muuto’s outdoor furniture pieces, which set the scene for a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.
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Onni Alanko’s paintings bring color to summer at Finnish Design Shop
Once again, Finnish Design Shop’s showroom & shop has shifted into summer mode. Alongside fresh design and delicious food, visitors can immerse themselves in the paintings of visual artist Onni Alanko – read the artist’s interview on Design Stories!
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A century of light: Louis Poulsen launches the PH Centenary Collection
In 1926, Poul Henningsen invented a three-shade lighting system that would change the way we experience light at home. One hundred years later, Louis Poulsen celebrates the anniversary with the PH Centenary Collection: a small group of heritage pieces crafted in aged brass, including the long-awaited return of the iconic PH Chandelier.
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TOP 5: Ready for summer's gifting season – the most inspiring new products of the month
Is your summer calendar already filling up with graduations and birthdays? Our newest arrivals offer gift ideas for all ages – pick your favorites and save them for the season ahead!
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Villa Skeppet: Alvar Aalto’s last private home is monumental yet intimate
Designed by Alvar Aalto, Villa Skeppet is located near the center of Ekenäs, Finland. Aalto designed the house in the late 1960s for his close friend, writer Göran Schildt, and Schildt’s wife, Christine. Villa Skeppet would become the last private home Aalto designed during his career.
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What's new: Saana ja Olli's Joutilas collection
There's a quiet luxury in moving at your own pace and letting the hours unfold without a plan. Finnish design brand Saana ja Olli invites you to embrace exactly that with their new home textile collection, In My Own Time. Step in, slow down, and find the pieces that make space for your most unhurried moments.
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Marimekko’s beloved prints come to life at its own textile printing factory
“About one million metres of fabric are printed at Marimekko’s textile printing factory in Helsinki each year,” says Minna Kemell-Kutvonen, Marimekko’s Design Director, Home & Print Design. In her interview with Design Stories, Kemell-Kutvonen shares why the company’s own printing factory remains at the heart of Marimekko’s print design – and what happens before the brand’s bold colours and expressive prints become fabrics, clothing and home textiles.
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Meet Tenten: Finnish Design Shop launches its own brand
Tenten is Finnish Design Shop’s very own brand, debuting with a collection of high-quality home textiles. Brand Manager Anu Soiniitty shares more about the new label and reveals her favorite pieces from the Tenten collection.
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Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: Trends and highlights from the Milan Furniture Fair
The design world gathered once again at Salone del Mobile, held in April at Milan’s Rho Fiera exhibition center. Finnish Design Shop’s interior designer Riikka Soini-Ferraguto visited the fair to explore the ideas, aesthetics and emerging directions currently shaping the industry.
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Shirley Villavicencio Pizango’s colorful world comes to life with Serax
In Shirley Villavicencio Pizango’s work, people and objects exist side by side in richly layered interiors. Now, her imagined ceramics have become real in a collaboration with Serax. We visited the artist in her Ghent studio.
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Visiting Serban Ionescu’s whimsical home and atelier
Celebrated for his sculptural approach to furniture and architecture, artist Serban Ionescu welcomes us into his newly established Paris home and atelier. It’s an exuberant space that reflects his singular creative vision and irrepressible imagination.
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Milan Design Week 2026: The exhibitions, moments and Milan magic we loved this year
Spring in Milan means early-morning espressos, sunlit streets and a city buzzing with design lovers. During Milan Design Week 2026, our photographer captured the exhibitions and atmospheres we loved most, from the Eames Houses at Triennale to Marimekko’s floral osteria and Alessi’s playful table installation. Here’s our visual roundup of the moments that defined the week across the city.
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At home with Katrine Møbius: A 19th-century farmhouse shaped by everyday life
Just outside Copenhagen, photographer Katrine Møbius lives with her family in a characterful 19th-century farmhouse. Defined by a pared-back aesthetic, collected objects, and Vaarnii’s solid pine furniture, the home embraces the beauty of everyday life and a slower pace.
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What’s new: Créme Atelier's Soft Serve lamps
A home doesn’t have to be serious to be stylish – quite the opposite, in fact. The Soft Serve lamp by Stockholm-based Créme Atelier brings a touch of joy to home décors with its delightfully sweet design. Come and treat yourself!
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This Tokyo home is shaped by a lifelong love of Finnish design
Design Stories teamed up with Helsinki Playground to explore inspiring homes from their community in Tokyo. In one of them lives Yuta Ikawa, a vintage dealer who shares the home with his family. His interior reflects a lifelong connection to Finnish design and a deep appreciation for mid-century aesthetics.
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In perfect harmony – A serene Helsinki home shaped by design
Stepping inside, the entrance and the view unfolding through the window instantly put the mind at ease. Guided by a pursuit of harmony, Juha Koskinen and Pauliina Tenho have shaped their home into a cohesive and refined whole, where precise lines and a carefully curated palette of materials flow seamlessly from one space to the next.
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Gustav Winsth reshapes steel with Muuto’s Pleat Mirror
Stockholm-based designer Gustav Winsth’s Pleat Mirror for Muuto transforms a rigid material into something unexpectedly fluid. Crafted from folded stainless steel, the mirror balances precision and experimentation, reflecting both Winsth’s engineering background and his intuitive, hands-on approach to making.
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Layers of living: At home with Simone Noa
In her Copenhagen home, content creator and artist Simone Noa has found that the most personal spaces are rarely the most perfect.
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TOP 5: Bring on spring – the most inspiring new products of the month
The signs of spring are here – and at home, that often means repotting your house plants. Discover five fresh arrivals that help your space bloom for the new season.
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Ilmari Tapiovaara’s Domus chair steps into a new palette
First introduced in 1946, the Domus chair is a Finnish design classic whose slender proportions and exceptional comfort continue to win over new generations. To mark its 80th anniversary, Artek presents the chair in a selection of fresh colors and updated upholstery options.
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Inside Fredrik Bull’s Oslo home: A space made to be lived in
Interior architect Fredrik Bull doesn’t believe in fitting into one box – neither in his work nor at home. In his Oslo apartment, design, art, and everyday life come together in a space shaped by curiosity and constant change.
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Natural materials and light hues usher in spring at the Finnish Design Shop Showroom & shop
Wooden surfaces, soft tones, fresh combinations, and a selection of exciting new brands set the tone for the Showroom & shop’s spring exhibition.
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Gabrielle Toledano’s calm, layered home above the Luxembourg Gardens
A home shaped by many places and lived experience, Gabrielle Toledano's Paris apartment balances clarity with warmth – soft materials, thoughtful details, and subtle splashes of deep blue and red.
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Introducing: RYE
Looking for sweeter dreams? RYE’s Danish-designed bed frames bring a sense of calm to the bedroom – the kind that might carry you off to sleep even before the Sandman arrives.
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In the studio with designer Maria Bruun
With its gently asymmetrical shape, Maria Bruun’s Re-Norm table reconsiders long-held ideas about how we sit together. Together with Muuto, we visited the Danish designer’s studio in Copenhagen to hear how the concept evolved into a table shaped by today’s ways of gathering.
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KOKO3 designs stunning new junior suites for Hanaholmen
The new junior suites at Hanaholmen hotel in Helsinki are designed by interior architect Jukka Halminen of KOKO3. Finnish Design Shop’s Trade & Contract Sales supplied part of the suites’ interior products.
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Inside the world of Alberto Alessi
Few companies have shaped the world of design quite like Alessi. For more than a century, the Italian “design factory” has transformed everyday objects into cultural icons through collaborations with some of the world’s most celebrated designers. Design Stories had the rare opportunity to meet Alberto Alessi at the company headquarters in Omegna – and to visit his home and vineyard overlooking Lake Orta.
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The simple joys of outdoor living – HAY Outdoor Market
Summer is best enjoyed outdoors. Discover Jasper Morrison’s Outdoor Market collection for HAY, designed to make picnics, garden moments, and outdoor adventures more memorable.
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Kalevala Jewelry – a vibrant messenger of women’s rights and Finnish cultural heritage
Kalevala Jewelry traces its roots back to the 1930s, when a group of forward-thinking women launched an ambitious cultural project inspired by Finland’s national epic. Since then, the company has grown into the country’s largest jewellery manufacturer, yet its mission remains much the same: promoting equality and doing good through jewellery design.
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Vitra Home Stories: Dutch couple Vera Köller & Lukas Cober live in an old miner’s house
The Swiss brand Vitra takes us behind the scenes of homes as individual as their owners. In this story, we meet Vera Köller and Lukas Cober, whose former miner’s house near Maastricht reflects their love of craftsmanship, color and life close to nature.
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TOP 5: Summer dreaming – the most inspiring new products of the month
In February, it’s perfectly allowed to turn your gaze toward spring and summer. Our shop is brimming with fresh new treasures – the kind you’ll want to secure now, so you’re more than ready when those sun-soaked days finally arrive. Happy summer dreaming!
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For a discerning taste – Fjällen Lumière Penthouse brings refined luxury to Levi
At the foot of the Levi ski slopes in Finnish Lapland, you’ll find a penthouse rental defined by its modern, understated elegance. Finnish Design Shop’s Studio took part in designing this high-end leisure retreat in Levi, creating a setting where contemporary design meets the dramatic Arctic landscape.
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Introducing: Frizbee Ceramics
We get it: everyday life doesn’t always come with a smile. Luckily, the right tableware can help. Our newest brand, artist-run Frizbee Ceramics, channels playful patterns and a punch of 90s energy, making your breakfast table look a little more fun.
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In search of atmosphere: Mikko Puttonen and Lucas Ruska Martin
Known for their keen eye for beauty and mood, Mikko Puttonen and Lucas Ruska Martin have found a home in Finland that they are shaping gradually – living in it, one piece at a time – into a space that feels entirely their own.
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From radical to classic: the timeless design of Verner Panton
Verner Panton is one of the great names of Nordic design, known for his bold colors, sculptural forms, and futuristic interiors. A century after the Danish designer’s birth, his furniture and lighting remain strikingly relevant. In this story, we explore why Panton’s radical ideas have stood the test of time – with insight from the brands that continue to produce his iconic pieces today.
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What’s new: HAY’s Palissade Cantilever
It may not look like it yet, but the best time of the year is just around the corner! Refresh your garden now and be ready when summer arrives. HAY’s new Palissade Cantilever furniture offers a light and modern interpretation of the beloved Palissade collection.
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Quietly glowing colors – In Helene Schjerfbeck’s palette, it’s about being human
In her column, writer and art historian Selina Vienola reflects on Helene Schjerfbeck’s restrained palette and on how returning to familiar works can open up new meanings and new ways of seeing oneself.
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Introducing: Service Projects
Great food deserves to be served on equally great tableware. Copenhagen-based Service Projects creates timeless pieces you’ll want to set on the table again and again and again. We promise this new brand is one you’re going to fall for!
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Living with Fredericia, part 2: Three Danish homes, three ways
What makes a home truly meaningful? In these three Danish homes, design is shaped by values, memories, and everyday life rather than trends. From a pioneering sustainable house in the countryside to a carefully curated Copenhagen apartment and a home that doubles as a gallery, Fredericia’s furniture becomes part of lives defined by craftsmanship, longevity, and personal stories.
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TOP 5: Everyday assistants – the most inspiring new products of the month
Good design doesn’t settle for looking beautiful – it also makes daily tasks easier. We've gathered five newcomers for January that not only please the eye but also smooth out everyday life, finding their place in surprisingly many situations.
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Where Japanese craft meets Finnish design: A home in Tokyo
Design Stories joins forces with Helsinki Playground to explore inspiring homes in Tokyo, curated from their creative community. This time, we visit the forest-side home of jewelry designers Ryu Hinata and Yui Taira, founders of Ryui, where Japanese craftsmanship meets a quiet appreciation for Finnish design.
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Trends 2026: Creating spaces for comfort and joy
Global shifts inevitably make their way into our homes. Interior trends don’t emerge out of nowhere, they reflect the world around us. Finnish Design Shop’s interior designers have put together an overview of the key movements shaping the design scene, along with the trends set to rise in 2026.
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In Elena and Lasse’s home, beauty engages all the senses
Guided by intuition, carefully chosen furniture, everyday objects, one-of-a-kind finds, and works of art come together to make Elena Palomo and Lasse Pietiläinen’s Helsinki home distinctly personal and entirely their own.
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What’s new: Louis Poulsen’s Panthella Opal lamp
Happy birthday, Verner Panton! Louis Poulsen celebrates the beloved Danish designer’s 100th anniversary by introducing new translucent shades of his iconic Panthella lamp. Explore the delightful new colors and pick your favorite!
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TOP 5: Joyful finds for the year ahead – the most inspiring new products of the month
A new year is the perfect excuse to add something fresh to your décor, too! From December’s latest arrivals, we’ve picked five joyful favorites guaranteed to brighten the season ahead. Meet our chosen five and see which one catches your eye.
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Crispy lettuce tacos with tofu and Vietnamese flavors
Now it’s time to wrap all things good in crisp lettuce leaves: marinated tofu, vibrant Vietnamese flavors, and plenty of fresh crunch.
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1.2 million kilos of design shipped worldwide – Finnish Design Shop’s highlights in 2025
2025 was a year of focused work, international encounters, and memorable design moments for Finnish Design Shop. From a landmark collaboration with The Met to inspiring events and a record-breaking expansion of the selection, the year reflected long-term commitment to Nordic design. Here are the highlights of Finnish Design Shop’s 2025.
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Introducing: Sabre Paris
Set the table with a little slice of Paris! Radiating the charm of French bistros and sunlit terraces, Sabre Paris cutlery brings joy, playfulness, and ever-changing color to any table setting. Read more and fall for our newest brand!
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An evening with friends celebrating the Tones of Modernism Collection in New York
Finnish Design Shop brought a relaxed and cheerful crowd to the Vitra Showroom in New York to celebrate the Tones of Modernism collection created in collaboration with The Met. Guests explored exclusive pieces from Artek, Iittala, Lapuan Kankurit, Nikari, and Hetkinen – each reflecting Helene Schjerfbeck’s subtle modernist spirit. Read on to see highlights from the evening!
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Muuto’s Stacked storage furniture can be stacked in an endless number of ways
Muuto’s popular series of shelving units, Stacked, was born of a desire to combine a unique design style with practicality. The infinitely adaptable storage system that also encourages creativity is the handiwork of architect and designer Julien de Smedt.
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Finnish Design Shop presents the Tones of Modernism Collection in collaboration with The Met
The collection celebrates the opening of “Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck” on-view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from December 5, 2025, through April 5, 2026.
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The Met announces first major U.S. exhibition of works by Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck
Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck is celebrated across the Nordic countries, yet her work remains little known in the United States. The Met’s new exhibition, “Seeing Silence,” brings together nearly 60 works to introduce American audiences to the quiet intensity of this remarkable modernist.
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Holiday gatherings, Copenhagen style – with Freja Bak Josias
Architect and influencer Freja Bak Josias welcomes us to her Frederiksberg home, where relaxed holiday gatherings, candlelit tables and easy Copenhagen charm set the tone for the season.
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Lasting beauty for home and holiday gifting – Showroom’s seasonal favorites
At Finnish Design Shop’s showroom & shop in Turku, the holiday spirit is enjoyed in the midst of beautiful design. Between browsing the shelves, visitors can discover ideas for decorating their home, filling Santa’s sack and setting the table for the holidays.
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“Fiskars LAB is our playground for creativity,” says Chief Design Officer Petteri Masalin
Within Fiskars – the brand known for its iconic orange-handled scissors, cookware, and gardening tools – operates a kind of experimental design lab: Fiskars LAB. It’s a passion project for Chief Design Officer Petteri Masalin, a place where the team can explore and test new, even unconventional, ideas.
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A home filled with nature, memories, and warm Holiday traditions
For interior enthusiast Gro Anita Nilsen, the Holidays are all about atmosphere. Her family’s 1956 villa in Norway comes alive with forest-fresh greenery, treasured keepsakes, and playful traditions.
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TOP 5: Gift ideas for the season – the most inspiring new products of the month
Somehow, the year is already drawing to a close, and gift season is quietly knocking at the door. We’ve gathered five of November’s most interesting new arrivals – pieces that deserve not only a spot both under the tree but also on your own wish list!
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Warm textures, gentle rituals, and a home shaped by thoughtful details – Welcome to set the holiday table with Celia Solf
Creative director Celia Solf’s family home reflects her warm, intuitive way of living. With an eye for atmosphere and detail, she brings a fresh touch to cherished traditions. Step inside to discover her family’s festive ways and the mood she crafts around them!
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Restored Villa Lante: Contemporary Finnish design in a 16th-century Roman villa
Villa Lante, used by the Finnish Institute in Rome, reopened in autumn 2025 after an extensive renovation. In this story, Helka Parkkinen from the design studio KOKO3 talks about how contemporary Finnish design finds its place within an Italian Renaissance villa.
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Semifreddo brings a fresh breeze of Italy to the Christmas dessert table
A frozen dessert that pairs seasonal citrus with warm chocolate sauce is an easy yet elegant choice for the festive season’s sweet finale. Give it a try and fall in love!
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We listed 10 time-tested HAY favorites – can you guess what’s on our list?
Danish brand HAY is known for their clever, color-packed creations – perfect for adding a touch of joie-de-vivre to the home decor. We hand-picked ten iconic HAY pieces, keep reading to see if your favorite made the cut!
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“Most of the year our home is minimalist, but during the holidays we let ourselves go a little”
There aren’t many holiday decorations, but that’s exactly why they stand out in Julia’s family’s modern, minimalist home. The festive spirit begins with a seasonal window display and the Christmas stockings made by her grandmother.
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In the footsteps of the Aaltos: Pil Kallesø’s family home celebrates timeless design
Architect Pil Kallesø lives with her family in one of Jørn Utzon’s iconic Kingo Houses in Denmark. The couple’s love for Nordic architecture runs deep – so much so that last summer they toured Finland in search of Alvar and Aino Aalto’s most inspiring works. Their serene home, filled with Artek furniture and Johanna Gullichsen textiles, reflects that shared passion.
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Serenity woven in wool: Designer Susanna Vento finds calm in rhythm and repetition
Designed by Susanna Vento, the Serenity rugs pay homage to the Finnish landscape, both natural and built. Woven Works’ new collection blends the rhythms of nature and architecture into soft surfaces that warm home and heart as winter sets in.
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A view to treasure: Inside interior architect Jasmin Wegelius’s family home in Helsinki
Interior architect Jasmin Wegelius has created a warm and harmonious family home in Helsinki’s Vallila district by combining natural tones, cozy wood materials, and a mix of new and vintage design classics. The carefully planned space adapts effortlessly to everyday family life – with plenty of room for play.
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Designed for life – the story of Reima’s new office
In Helsinki’s Vallila district, behind the historic walls of the old Kravattitehdas, Reima's new office celebrates the beauty of time, play, and patina. Step inside to see what happened when design studio Fyra and Finnish Design Shop's Trade & Contract Sales joined forces to create a space filled with character and an effortless sense of well-being.
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TOP 5: Old friends in new hues – the most inspiring new products of the month
Meet five design icons reborn for a new season. Updated in captivating colors and fresh finishes, these timeless classics prove that even the most familiar forms can still surprise.
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Sustainable gifts keep on giving – 6 tips for choosing a gift made to last
Winter celebrations often include presenting loved ones with gifts. A non-material gift, such as a promise to start a new hobby together or cooking a good meal with a side of bad jokes, is just as pleasant a surprise for most as items – but if you feel like wrapping up something under the tree, choose something evergreen.
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The union of craft and design – Nikari’s cabinetmakers create furniture built to last
In the red-brick building of the Fiskars village in southern Finland, a group of cabinetmakers craft furniture entirely by hand, from start to finish. At Nikari’s workshop, traditional woodworking skills meet the vision of leading designers. “These wooden pieces are made to last for generations,” says Johanna Vuorio, CEO of Nikari.
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What’s new: Kalevala x Marimekko
If there’s one thing our team here at Design Stories loves, it’s a collaboration between true design icons! This season brings a real treat as the legendary Kalevala Koru joins forces with Marimekko. Discover the unique Kalevala x Marimekko collection and find your favorite pieces from the fascinating Unikko jewelry line.
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Spicy pumpkin pasta – the best pasta for a fall weekend
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of pasta on a chilly fall evening. Try these quick and easy recipes to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen – savory sausage pasta for meat lovers and spicy pumpkin pasta for veggie fans, a trusted favorite of our editorial team.
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The season’s most delicious cake combines beets and chocolate
As autumn deepens here in the Nordics, it’s time to light some candles, brew a cup of tea, and bake a rich chocolate beet cake to sweeten the cozy season. Try Suvi Kesäläinen’s irresistible recipe!
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Finnish Design Shop Studio offers professional help with decorating your home
Finnish Design Shop’s new interior design service, Finnish Design Shop Studio, offers a helping hand with both small and more significant interior design worries. Design Stories interviewed interior architect Maija Rasila, who told us more about the long-awaited new service.
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Pizza, pine, and the power of making: A day with Fredrik Paulsen
In this exclusive interview, designer Fredrik Paulsen invites us into his creative life in Stockholm – from hands-on work at his spacious Årsta studio to catching up with friends over pizza. Known for his fearless approach to color and craft, Fredrik talks about finding inspiration in the everyday.
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Alessi’s kettle 9093 – brewing joy for 40 years!
Countless cups of tea and forty years later, the joy is still the same. Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi in 1985, the kettle 9093 has become a design icon that perfectly balances playfulness and timeless elegance. Its cheerful whistle continues to delight, decade after decade.
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Autumn at Finnish Design Shop’s showroom: A combination of classics and contemporary design
Rich seasonal hues and clean lines define the autumn display at Finnish Design Shop’s showroom & shop. The new exhibition highlights the season’s most captivating novelties, timeless tones, and inspiring patterns. Showroom Manager Maija Rasila shares her personal favorites from the selection – discover her picks and find your own!
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A new book takes you inside the inspiring homes of Nordic artists and designers
In Nordic Atelier Homes, Anna-Kaisa Huusko and Niclas Mäkelä open the doors to twelve fascinating homes once inhabited by some of the most iconic figures in Nordic design and art.
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The master of chairs: Hans J. Wegner
The son of a cobbler, Hans J. Wegner began his apprenticeship as a carpenter at just 14 years old. He went on to become one of the leading figures of Scandinavian furniture design, creating more than 500 chair models over the course of his career. Today, Wegner is best known for his iconic Wishbone Chair, which has been in continuous production since 1950.
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Celebrating 90 years of Artek’s timeless design
For its 90th anniversary, Artek opens its archives and brings back a selection of beloved classics. The elegantly timeless Screen 100, Stool X602, and Cabinet 250 return to complete modern interiors with their timeless beauty. Discover the new old icons of Artek’s anniversary collection and find your favorite!
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A serene escape by the sea – Inside the weekend home of Giselle Go and Philippe Terrien
For Giselle Go and Philippe Terrien, weekends unfold at a seaside home where time seems to slow. Thoughtful details, open views, and a gentle sense of ease make this weekend home a sanctuary shaped by balance and light.
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Pine Edge Villa: Where Swedish archipelago meets American modernism
Magician Jonas Ljung and his family built their dream home in the Stockholm archipelago. Featured on Grand Designs Sweden, the striking residence draws its quiet magic from the simplicity of its materials and colors – and from the bespoke built-in furniture crafted by Nordiska Kök.
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How should you care for leather furniture? Here are an expert’s tips!
A beautiful patina often enhances leather upholstery, but sometimes a little maintenance is needed to bring back its freshness. We asked master upholsterer Elina Parpala how to best care for leather furniture – and put her advice to the test with a pre-owned leather armchair.
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Living with Fredericia: Three Danish homes, three ways
From a compact family apartment and a brand-new harbor flat to a quietly poetic houseboat, three Copenhagen homes show how Fredericia’s designs become part of daily life. Classics and contemporary pieces alike move with their owners – gathering memories and making room for what matters.
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A passion for Finnish design shapes Takeshi Asami’s home in Koshigaya
Design Stories joins forces with Helsinki Playground to explore inspiring homes in the Tokyo area, curated from their creative community. This time, we meet Takeshi Asami, a fashion professional whose Koshigaya home blends Finnish design with vintage finds and an impressive tableware collection.
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TOP 5: Tableware treasures – the most inspiring new products of the month
This autumn’s tableware charms with its versatility, bringing light and freshness to the season’s table, whether set outdoors on the terrace or indoors in the kitchen. Explore five hand-picked favorites that turn everyday dining into a special occasion!
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Joonas Laurila’s recipes leave room for togetherness
Joonas Laurila is a runner and a chef who isn’t afraid to push his own limits – whether in miles or meals. Now, he’s sharing two easy recipes where a pared-down idea and first-rate ingredients take the dining experience to a whole new level. Joon
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What’s new: Montana Furniture’s Paradigm sofa
Who doesn’t love a little lounging, lazing, and lingering every now and then? Montana Furniture’s modular Paradigm sofa is designed for all the ways you love to relax, setting the stage for a new chapter of comfort.
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Muller Van Severen: “What matters is to focus on what truly interests us”
From visual artists to superstars of Belgian design, Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen have forged a bold and unmistakable design language that is easy to fall in love with. In an interview with Design Stories, the couple reveals how their daring mix of art, colour, and form grew into a recipe for international acclaim.
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Warm dark evenings up with a hearty mushroom bourguignon
Crisp air, cozy knits, and the glow of candlelight – autumn is here, and so are the dishes that warm us from the inside out. This take on the French classic bourguignon swaps beef for mushrooms, creating a comforting stew with layers of rich, earthy flavor that’s perfect for the season.
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Poul Henningsen – master of soft light and designer of the PH 5 lamp
Designed by Poul Henningsen, the PH 5 is one of the most renowned classics of Danish lighting design. Created for Louis Poulsen in 1958, the pendant lamp is an iconic example of Henningsen’s uncompromising lighting philosophy and a testament to how timeless design can illuminate homes for generations.
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Vitra unveils an updated Eames collection
In September 2025, Vitra unveiled a comprehensive update to its Eames collection. The refresh of Charles and Ray Eames’s classics introduces more sustainable materials, new finishes, and a selection of authentic colors.
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What’s new: Louis Poulsen’s FJ Elements
Louis Poulsen brings back the Elements lamps by architect Finn Juhl, first designed in the 1960s. As the days grow shorter, the luminaire series' understated elegance lights up the season – making it all too easy to fall for their timeless charm!
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Finnish Design Shop x GUBI: Design Disco made a long-awaited comeback
Finnish Design Shop and Danish brand GUBI hosted a Design Disco in Helsinki to celebrate the return of Pierre Paulin’s F300 lounge chair. The event brought design professionals, friends, and tastemakers together at the R4 venue. Take a look at the highlights!
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See, sense, and touch – our editors’ picks for Habitare 2025
The Habitare design fair once again brings together hundreds of brands and thousands of design enthusiasts at Messukeskus Helsinki, from 10–14 September 2025. This year, Finnish Design Shop will be there together with HAY – explore our colorful stand and discover other top picks for a design-filled weekend!
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Finnish Design Shop and HAY create a one-of-a-kind pop-up restaurant for Helsinki Design Week 2025
The main venue of Helsinki Design Week 2025 will be the iconic Suomitalo building on Lönnrotinkatu. On its fifth floor, a pop-up restaurant serving seasonal Finnish ingredients will open for four days, from September 10 to 13. The interior is curated by Finnish Design Shop, featuring the latest launches from Danish brand HAY.
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Harri Herrala’s top picks for Helsinki Design Week 2025
Where to head during Helsinki Design Week? Well, how about the Kurkkumopo Carnival – a quirky event inspired by the classic Finnish “Cucumber Scooter” toy! Harri Herrala, Marketing Lead in Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales team, rounded up the most inspiring, intriguing, and downright fun happenings from this year’s design festival.
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90 years of design – Artek celebrates with Marimekko
A story of wood meets a story of pattern. Artek and Marimekko join forces in a one-of-a-kind anniversary collection where Alvar Aalto’s classics wear Maija Isola’s daring designs.
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Helsinki Design Week turns 20: Anni Korkman’s picks for the festival week
This fall, Helsinki Design Week celebrates its 20th anniversary, and the festive spirit will be present throughout the event. In an interview with Design Stories, Program Director Anni Korkman shares what you simply shouldn’t miss at this year’s festival.
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TOP 5: Everyday essentials – the most inspiring new products of the month
As summer fades and regular routines sneak back onto the calendar, who says daily life has to be dull? Our latest arrivals make day-to-day chores a little more cheerful, adding just the right dose of style and joy to your everyday life.
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What’s new: HAY's Ava lamps
Geometric lines, translucent surfaces, and a timeless black-and-white palette – HAY’s new Ava lamps bring Japanese-inspired elegance to minimalist interiors. Discover the latest lighting novelties from the beloved Danish brand and pick your own glowing favorite.
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Calm, creativity, and beauty in Milla Vaahtera’s 1950s wooden home
Artist Milla Vaahtera found a home for her family in Porvoo, a historic town about a 50-minute drive east of Helsinki. In a modest yet beautiful post-war house, she enjoys views of trees and sky, and a space where every detail reflects her love of beauty and craft.
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Pasta with corn and pecorino – The best seasonal pasta starts with fresh corn
Sweet, golden corn is at its best in late summer, and Design Stories contributor Suvi Kesäläinen plans to make the most of it. She’s starting with a creamy corn pasta inspired by the iconic Roman cacio e pepe.
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Fast-paced days and slow moments at home with Patrick Stangbye
Patrick Stangbye lives life in motion, whether running ultramarathons along rugged trails or navigating the creative currents of his outdoor clothing brand, Portal. But when he steps through his front door, the pace softens and peace takes the lead.
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Easing back into work: 7 tips for maximizing home office comfort
As the holiday season winds down, it’s like turning the page to a new chapter. Some embrace it with outright joy, while others, well, maybe a tad more reservedly. But we can all agree on one thing: a thoughtfully set up workspace provides a gentle, refreshing boost as we ease back into the work groove.
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In the footsteps of Alvar Aalto – An architectural tour of his hometown Jyväskylä
Alvar Aalto designed nearly 30 buildings in and around his hometown of Jyväskylä, located in Central Finland. Among them are some of his most internationally acclaimed works, which encapsulate his multifaceted and human-centered approach to architecture. The city also features lesser-known early projects, whose tradition-inspired architecture may come as a surprise.
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TOP 5: Material matters – the most inspiring new products of the month
Scorching July brought a delightful wave of new arrivals to our online store – and we're sure that these finds will keep you smiling long after summer's gone! Meet our top five favorites of the month that prove just how stunning materials can be.
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Meet Lippa – Helsinki’s new summer hangout
How did an abandoned canopy kiosk spark the transformation into this summer’s liveliest meeting spot? Design Stories met up with Hilma Kotkaniemi, who – together with Olavi Uusivirta – turned a forgotten “lippakioski” site on Helsinki’s Mustikkamaa island into the wildly popular Lippa restaurant. The cozy, sun-drenched terrace was brought to life in collaboration with Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales team.
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What’s new: GUBI X Garro Éditions
Unexpected collaborations often lead to something truly unique and memorable. Such is the case this time, as Danish design brand GUBI and French textile house Garro Éditions collaborate to bring a celebrated Finnish design icon back into the spotlight.
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Introducing: Varier
Good design doesn’t stand still – and neither should you! Meet our newest addition Varier, the Norwegian brand that makes movement part of every seat.
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Introducing: Veark
Designed for everyday moments in the kitchen, Veark's tools combine functional beauty with honest, lasting materials. Explore the collection and find your new favorite kitchen tool!
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Step into the most delicious summer setting: Summer Table by Iida Laiho
On Saturday, July 12, Iida Laiho hosts a summery lunch at Aviatie, the restaurant at Finnish Design Shop’s showroom and shop in Turku, Finland. Come and enjoy fresh flavors, a relaxed atmosphere, and inspiring company. Get to know Iida and reserve your seat at the most delicious table of the summer!
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Inside the Tokyo home of creative couple Takashi and Mana Kobayashi
Design Stories joins forces with Helsinki Playground to explore inspiring homes in Tokyo, curated from their creative community. First up: Takashi and Mana Kobayashi of IMA design office, whose deep-rooted connection to Finland brings a Nordic twist to their Japanese home.
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Introducing: Db Journey
Whether you're heading into the wild or navigating the urban jungle, the right gear makes all the difference. We sat down with designer Vincent Laine to talk about Db Journey – the Scandinavian design brand behind award-winning travel companions that combine clean Nordic aesthetics with practical precision.
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TOP 5: The hues of holiday– the most inspiring new products of the month
This month, we’re embracing joyful designs and hues that echo the golden glow of a holiday. These new arrivals are ready to brighten your days – no suitcase needed!
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What’s new: Stine Goya x Yrjö Kukkapuro
Great design minds think alike – and when they come together, something truly irresistible happens. The following collaboration delivers a vibrant twist on a classic, and trust us: resisting the urge to collect the whole colorful group might prove impossible.
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Jani Toivola’s column: “Who will break the silence?”
Actor, author, and Finland’s first Black Member of Parliament, Jani Toivola, writes about the danger of silence and the power of solidarity. “What matters most is the courage of the majority – to speak up, to stand beside others, to break the silence across all boundaries,” Toivola writes.
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3 Days of Design 2025: Postcards from Copenhagen
Our photographer hit the streets of Copenhagen to capture the mood of 3 Days of Design, held in June 2025. Known to friends as “3DoD,” the event has quickly become the most exciting and inspiring design fair in the Nordics, where brands reveal their latest launches and creative collabs. Naturally, the Finnish Design Shop team was there – take a stroll through the city with us!
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Colorful Pride Week ahead! Finnish Design Shop is once again an official partner of Helsinki Pride
The 2025 theme of Helsinki Pride, Pride without Borders, shines a light on the voices of LGBTQ+ migrants. According to Helsinki Pride Executive Director Annu Kemppainen, the theme is a timely reminder that human rights are not a given – they require ongoing attention and active defence.
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What’s new: 1616 / arita japan’s Manz tea cup
Time and again, 1616 / arita japan has captured our hearts with its refined ceramic tableware where delicate form meets quiet balance. The latest addition to their collection is a series of thoughtfully crafted cups by ceramist Richard Manz, designed to elevate everyday rituals one sip at a time.
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Ronan Bouroullec: “Finnish pine is a marvellous material”
Designer Ronan Bouroullec moves between mediums, materials and scales with ease. To each new project he brings a philosophy of thoughtful, empathetic design. We asked Ronan – in conversation with writer Laura Houseley – how the Maasto family of furniture for Vaarnii reflects his design ethos, and how he got away with introducing plywood to the Vaarnii range.
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Savory-sweet goat cheese and berry tart for sunny summer days
This summery tart brings together the sweetness of fresh berries and the rich savouriness of goat cheese in one delicious bite. It’s equally at home on a festive summer table or enjoyed with a chilled glass of sparkling wine on a sunny afternoon.
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