Top 5 in July: Inspiring new products

Ferm Living's Arum wall lamp in a living room.

Ferm Living's Arum collection also includes a table lamp and a floor lamp.

In July, Finnish Design Shop’s new arrivals offer a preview of the spicy, cozy color palette of the fall. But not to worry, the warm shades of wood and sand still have a firm grip on sweltering summer days.

Ferm Living: Arum wall lamp

Ferm Living's Arum wall lamp mimics the form of delicate Arum plants and their elegant blossoms. Crafted from metal and perfected with a soft cashmere hue, the luminaire carries a timeless, harmonious feel making it perfect for private and public spaces alike.

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Marimekko's Suvi cushion cover.

Marimekko's Suvi cushion cover is named after an old Finnish word for summer.

Marimekko: Suvi cushion cover

Marimekko's Suvi cushion cover features a lush pattern of wildflowers and grass. Created by Fujiwo Ishimoto in 1977, the design looks especially fresh and contemporary in earthy tones of beige and brown.

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Hay's large Tray table in a chocolate shade.

Hay's versatile Tray tables can be put to use as clever coffee tables, side tables, or as nightstands.

Hay: Tray table

Hay's familiar Tray tables have been dressed in new, vibrant summer colors. The new palette features a variety of delicious shades of chocolate, mustard and blue, delightful both on their own and in mixed groups.

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Tonfisk Design's Warm espresso cups.

Tonfisk Design's espresso cups are as clever as they are gorgeous: the stackable design saves space and the cups are machine washable, just make sure to remove the wooden handle first.

Tonfisk Design: Warm espresso cups

Finnish brand Tonfisk Design ihas ntroduced new additions to the coveted Warm collection designed by Brian Keaney. The beautiful Warm espresso cups feature an irresistible combination of glazed porcelain and natural wood. The collection has swiftly become a modern classic, guaranteed to maintain its charm.

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Nikari's Storia stool around a kitchen island.

Nikari's Storia stool is available in different heights.

Nikari: Storia stool

Nikari's Storia stool gives Finnish woodworking traditions a fresh, minimalistic new form. Designed by carpenter extraordinaire Kari Virtanen the stool celebrates the natural beauty of wood, skillfully unraveling the vast number of unique details in the material.

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Text: Mira Ahola Images: Manufacturers

Published on 22 Jul, 2020

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