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Take a seat at Klara’s Table, set with Louis Poulsen
Klara’s Table is a Copenhagen-based studio working between food and design, run by Klara Marie Jespersen. What started as a creative experiment and outlet gradually evolved into a business, and over time, Klara’s Table grew from a small online project into the studio it is today.
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Settling back in – the most inspiring new products of the month
Though July is still high summer, our thoughts are already turning towards autumn and the rhythms of everyday life. This month’s five new arrivals bring stylish additions to your desk for the months ahead!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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These stories keep you up to date with what’s happening in the world of design right now. We cover new product launches and brand introductions, report from major design events like Milan Design Week and 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, and share the freshest arrivals at Finnish Design Shop – including our monthly picks of the most inspiring new products.
In the Trending category, you’ll find the news, moments, and objects worth paying attention to this season. Consider it your edit of what’s new and notable in design.
Design Stories is the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop, created to inspire and delight design lovers everywhere. We hope you enjoy exploring with us! Have a story tip or thoughts on our content? We’d love to hear from you.