TOP 5 in August: The most inspiring new products

AGO's Nova pendant in decor.

AGO's Nova pendant resembles a supernova in mid-explosion.

In August, Finnish Design Shop welcomed a collection of enchanting luminaires from Fritz Hansen, Woud, and a new Korean brand, AGO. Take a peek at the most swoon-worthy new products and find your favorite!

AGO: Nova pendant

AGO is a Korean brand focused on lighting launched in 2019. AGO speaks for local production, quality, and simplistic yet imaginative design. The Nova pendant, designed by Studio Jinsik Kim, draws inspiration from space and sci-fi: the graphic, intersecting metal halos create a suspenseful yet calming ensemble.

• AGO's Nova pendant >
• All products by AGO >

Gubi's IOI wall mirror.

Gubi's IOI collection includes a mirror and a range of coffee tables celebrating the unique quality of Italian materials.

Gubi: IOI wall mirror

Gubi's grand IOI mirror and IOI coffee tables are designed by Italian duo GamFratesi: Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi. The elegant, art deco inspired collection gets its clever name from the union of spherical shapes and straight lines.

• Gubi's IOI wall mirror >
• All mirrors >

Marimekko's Letto bowl

Marimekko's Letto bowl looks equally enchanting both at the breakfast table and in a festive table setting. Complete the look with matching Letto mugs and plates.

Marimekko: Letto bowl

Marimekko's Letto bowl features a warm, sun-drenched color palette, and a pattern created by Aino-Maija Metsola depicting vast Finnish marshlands in August bloom. The bowl is a part of the Oiva dishware collection by Sami Ruotsalainen, guaranteed to stand the test of time both in design and quality.

• Marimekko's Letto bowl >
• All dishware >

String Pocket shelves in a bedroom.

Create a stylish, complete storage solution by mixing and matching String Pocket shelves.

String Furniture: String Pocket shelf

The iconic String Pocket shelf by String Furniture is now available in a new, velvety powder shade. The calming beige hue is perfect for all spaces, and it can easily be combined with other String Pocket shelves in different colors, looking especially dreamy paired with fresh white or dark wood.

• String Furniture's String Pocket shelf >
• All wall shelves >

Woud's Ghost table lamp on a sidetable.

The slender metal frame of Woud's Ghost table lamp features a beautiful handle, allowing the luminaire to be easily moved around.

Woud: Ghost table lamp

Woud's sympathetic Ghost table lamp resembles a petite, translucent ghost – albeit a very elegant one. Designed by Andreas Kowalewski, the lamp features an opal glass shade that diffuses the light into a soft, delicate gleam making it perfect for the nightstand or a bookshelf.

• Woud's Ghost table lamp >
• All table lamps >

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Text: Mira Ahola Images: Manufacturers

Published on 1 Sep, 2020

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