Time to get cozy together! Fundamental items for hosting guests this fall and winter
With the Oiva tableware range by Sami Ruotsalainen, setting the table is as effortless as finding chestnuts in the fall. The footed glass is Matti Klenell's creation.
Feast with squirrel friends
Pets begging for belly rubs are not the only fauna adept at gathering people together. May we present exhibit A, Marimekko's endearing Kurre bowl! Aino-Maija Metsola's precious squirrel pattern adds extra appeal to the small bowl, perfect for mixing and matching with other dishware from the evergreen Oiva series.
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Ah, what delightful seasonal treats! HAY trusts in the power of colorful checkered patterns.
Coziness calls for candles
As days grow shorter, candles are an instant moodsetter when hosting guests. The Danish brand HAY ensures that gently flickering candlelight is not the only thing worth gazing at. Certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the Column candle is even more exquisite when paired with the collection's candleholder.
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Icelandic design brand Fólk Reykjavík is all set to welcome visitors' autumnal attire and warm winterwear in style.
Coats in excellent company
A fall home's inviting ambiance can already be felt at the entrance! Thanks to Anna Pirkola and Joel Sipilä, decorating the hallway is sublimely simple – as a cherry on top, the blue-hued clothes rack suits smaller spaces as it can be turned flat against the wall.
• Fólk Reykjavík's Turnaround rack >
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Not to worry, no eye exam is needed! While its tabletop may appear afloat, the Parasol coffee table's structure is surprisingly sturdy.
Made for entertaining
Finnish master cabinetmaker Antrei Hartikainen has designed the Swiss Army knife equivalent of a coffee table: the practical wooden base is just the ticket for storing board games and other leisure-time essentials. With a shape derived from water lily leaves, Maze's Parasol coffee table also allows for resting your guest's tea mug or wine glass.
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The mesmerizing woodland pattern by Matti Pikkujämsä has cozy fall decor written all over it.
Feeling chilly? Not for long!
A gracious host always has a warm woolen throw to offer invitees who are feeling nippy. Manufactured at the Lapuan Kankurit weaving mill in Finland, the Metsikkö blanket invites guests to curl up when the shindig turns into an impromptu movie night.
• Metsikkö blanket by Lapuan Kankurit >
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Let's get a move on! The Danish ferm LIVING offers the adventure-ready lamp in several cozy colors, including classic black.
Bon voyage, luminaire
When candles no longer do the trick on their own, it's time to bring out the big guns. Reminiscent of a leaf, the portable Arum table lamp is a mood-boosting jack-of-all-trades, eager to travel from the dining table to the living room's loveliest lounging spot.
• Ferm LIVING's Arum table lamp >
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Here to bring global glitz to Nordic-style homes! Spanish artist Jaime Hayón's perky blanket is exquisite with Dutch designer Edward van Vliet's generous modular sofa.
This fall's most inviting nook
After a candlelit dinner, the soirée is all set to continue on softer seating – the Develius Mellow modular sofa is your new best friend for those moments. Its soft and serene shapes are by Edward van Vliet, who runs his namesake studio in Amsterdam.
• &Tradition's Develius Mellow sofa >
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Written in 1813, this cherished classic has been refreshed with a heavenly pastel-hued cover.
Equal parts stylish and spellbinding
This habit is surely shared by more than mere bookworms – when visiting a friend, it feels only natural to inspect their bookshelf for clues of literary preferences. Eeva Sivula has created a cover worthy of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice, which will no doubt kick off conversations about everyone's most beloved books.
• Aatos Editions' Pride and Prejudice >
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Launched in 2024, the Prikka backgammon board ensures both entertainment and aesthetics.
Game night, tea break or both?
Made from solid wood, Prikka is a playful partner at any dinner party – it can be used either as a whimsical backgammon set or a sophisticated tray. Included in Finnish Design Shop's 20th-anniversary signature collection, the game board is designed by TAF Studio, known for Artek's Atelier chairs and String Furniture's Museum series, among other gems.
• PELATA pieces' Prikka backgammon >
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Text: Eero Nurmi Images: Manufacturers
Published on 16 Oct, 2024
