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Niclas Ahlström’s spacious Helsinki home is filled with chairs
Made by Choice co-founder Niclas Ahlström is passionate about many things: art, books, and especially chairs. Many of the pieces found in Ahlström’s home have been made in the company’s own factory in Halikko, Southwest Finland.
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VALO lounge chair was designed for both working and relaxing
The VALO lounge chair from the Finnish furniture brand Made by Choice combines two worlds: relaxation and office work. Created in collaboration with VALO Hotel & Work, located in Helsinki, the wooden lounge chair provides a setting for efficient work as well as a spot for having a rest.
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Hanna Anonen is Young Designer of the Year 2021
Known for her colourful and playful products, Hanna Anonen has received the Young Designer of the Year prize in 2021. Thanks to her strong identity as a designer, Anonen is paving the way for other young designers, states the prize jury.
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Studio Puisto’s Space of Mind cabin allows you to travel without leaving home
Space of Mind is a minimalist and modular cabin developed as a response to the pandemic travel restrictions and the new era of local travel. The compact, prefabricated cabin resulted from a collaboration between three Finnish companies: Studio Puisto, Protos Demos and Made by Choice.
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TOP 10: The most popular design products of 2020
Finnish Design Shop's list of best-selling design products of 2020 includes both iconic classics and modern favorites – and even some complete newcomers. Can you guess which design gems were the most popular in 2020?
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Made by Choice’s Kaski chair radiates rustic charm
Made by Choice's autumn 2020 novelty, the Kaski chair designed by Joanna Laajisto, draws on 19th-century rural Finland and the rugged aesthetics of the era.
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The Fem desk is the response of interior design agency Fyra to the challenges of working at home
Like many others, the employees of the interior architecture agency Fyra have moved to their home offices. Current social distancing measures inspired a solution for a more ergonomic home office: the Fem work desk is a smart workstation for sitting and standing.
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Living rooms right now – trends and products for an easy update
Deep shades, luxurious natural materials and soft round shapes are highlighted in this fall’s trends. Use contemporary products and materials to upgrade your living room quickly and easily for the upcoming season.
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A summer cabin in a childhood landscape in Pargas
The family of designer Sebastian Jansson had not intended to buy a summer cottage at all. Then a plot practically made for them was put on sale in a familiar location.
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