The inviting interior design of Sofia Future Farm was created purely with the furnishing, as the buildings are strictly protected. The &Tradition chairs, supplied by Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales, combine the different spaces with each other. Read more
Moss green, powder rose, bright red and lime green sound like an odd combination. Johanna and Tero have a special ability to make the colors fit their cozy wooden house. Read more
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. Read more
Arne Jacobsen is best known to many by his chair designs and Louis Poulsen lamps. However, the Danish architect created not only iconic furniture and lighting but also buildings, textiles and interiors. Read more
Verner Panton was an avant-gardist who captured the spirit of the 1960s in his products. The designer, known for his lamps and chairs, also designed interiors. Read more
A design classic speaks to you, stands the test of time, and is often treasured and transferred from one generation to the next. Kari-Otso Nevaluoma, Mia Frilander, Harri Herrala, and Linda Bergroth present the design classics of their dreams. Read more
Burnt orange, rust red and brown mustard continue to be favorites this fall, too. Add these strong colors in your home in small amounts or make an impression with a larger area. Read more
Choose pieces that seamlessly match your existing home décor. The most effective solutions are often the most sustainable and beautiful ones. Read more
A good coffee table gives you the surface space you need and adds the final touch to a living area’s look. Here are a few tips to help you find your sofa the perfect partner. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s Winter Sale continues! We handpicked five sale favorites that are made of beautiful natural materials. The stock is limited so don’t waste time. Read more
The new Fiskars Norden series was inspired by the heritage of Scandinavian cuisine, design and nature. The collection consists of non-stick cast iron cookware and steel knives with wooden handles, all fully manufactured in Finland. Read more
The recently popular Japandi phenomenon combines Scandinavian practicality with Japanese design language. Uncompromising respect for old manufacturing techniques brings a new perspective to the interior decoration trend. We discovered how the Finnish Nikari and the Japanese Ariake both continue traditions in their own ways in modern furniture design, fully in the spirit of the Japandi trend. Read more
Milan Design Week introduced not only innovation but also Japanese esthetics and furniture made using traditional handicraft methods. The events of Fuorisalone were spread over the historic center of Milan – discover the Finnish Design Shop team's favorite exhibitions and new products. Read more
Marimekko designer Sami Ruotsalainen would gift Finnish design to everyone from home cooks to green thumbs. He will head to Eastern Finland for the holidays and plans to spend his time enjoying delicious traditional Christmas dishes. Read more
Sauna is one of the most beloved Christmas traditions for Finns. An enjoyable environment, with fresh and pleasant products, creates the ideal setting for the most wonderful and memorable sauna baths. Now is the time to upgrade your toiletries and sauna accessories for a sauna moment full of Christmas feeling. Read more
Johan Van Hengel, the designer of Muuto’s Folded shelf collection, found his inspiration for the layered shelves in the play of shadows and possibilities of bent metal. Van Hengel sees the Folded shelves as a continuation to the Scandinavian design tradition, as their focus is in the union of material, function and simplicity. Read more
Designer Marianne Huotari's Christmas is based on beloved traditions, a self-felled Christmas tree and the tinkling of angel chimes. Huotari picked five timeless gift ideas from Finnish Design Shop for lovers of Finnish and Scandinavian design. Read more
Form & Refine is a fresh Danish design company that passes on the craft traditions of various countries in the spirit of Nordic design. The first product launches include alpaca products from Bolivia, ceramics from Portugal and wooden furniture from Denmark. Read more
Are traditional handicraft methods becoming extinct? Why are most of the items we use made far away rather than closer to us? This spring's main exhibition at the Design Museum in Helsinki is Secret Universe by designer duo COMPANY, i.e. Aamu Song and Johan Olin. Read more
This summer, the village of Fiskars lets you enjoy the traditional ironworks setting as well as modern art and design. The three main exhibitions of the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale, organised for the first time in the summer of 2019, were curated by Jasper Morrison, Anniina Koivu and Jenni Nurmenniemi. Read more
The home of Finnish designer Katriina Nuutinen in Joensuu reflects a chain of traditions. Self-designed lighting fixtures and vases meet grandma’s rug and great flea market finds. Read more
The refurbishment of this traditional London residence pushed the envelope, combining the old with the new. The materials used pay homage to the industrial history of the local area. Read more
Christmas is the time of ornaments and rich colors – even in a minimalist home. Morten Kaaber and Lill Bersang, the couple behind the Danish design company Paper Collective, decorate their home for Christmas with a mix of new ornaments and inherited items. Read more
Danish designer Nina Bruun's gift ideas include both Finnish design classics and contemporary pieces. As the festive season approaches, our friends share their favorite gifts from the selection of Finnish Design Shop. Read more
The dark evenings and slowly emerging mornings of December are the high season of hot drinks. Brighten the everyday winter gloom with beautiful, high-quality tableware, which also makes a lovely gift for coffee connoisseurs and tea lovers. Read more
The 3 Days of Design event in Copenhagen was a celebration of Nordic, particularly Danish, design. The showrooms were open to the public, with designers displaying their latest products and the city brimming with fascinating exhibitions. The Finnish Design Shop team was on hand – read our report from Copenhagen! Read more
Tuomas Mäkelä, a co-founder of the Bo real estate agency, chose both classics and contemporary design as gifts. In Mäkelä’s family, the best Christmas memories are related to spending quality time together and experiencing new things abroad. Read more
Japanese architect and designer, Jo Nagasaka, has used traditional Japanese methods to add new colors to Alvar Aalto's classic furniture. He… Read more
Finnish Design Shop's Mid-Season Sale gives you the chance to find timeless design lamps more affordably. We listed eight favorite lamps that are not only versatile but also interesting in terms of their design. Hurry while stocks last, because only a limited number of sale items are available. Read more
The Finnish Design Shop team visited Stockholm Furniture Fair to explore the design trends of spring 2018 and discovered earthy colors, lavish materials and practical storage solutions. See our 20 favorite products from Stockholm Design Week! Read more
Menu’s new release recreates Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Chair, which the Danish designer created almost 70 years ago specifically for knitting. Knitting Chair’s airy and sculptural appearance is also easy to combine with modern interiors and recreational habits. Read more
A steaming cup of tea is great for chilly autumn nights. You can easily make everyday teatimes more festive with new dishes and a beautiful table setting. We picked out six lovely mugs and teapots from the selection at Finnish Design Shop! Read more
Eeva Kolu, author of the Uusi Muusa blog, starts counting days to Christmas in October. She picked six timeless Christmas gifts from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Her choices are ideal for aesthetes, who love coffee and candlelight. Read more
The full spectrum of the Scandinavian interior decoration style was visible at the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair. We listed the current trends and four of the most inspiring exhibitions. Read more
The Danish brand, Woud, has included the Helsinki-based designer Kasper Nyman’s Mono chairs in its collection. Read more
In Finland, design is like a good friend – easy to approach and an easy-going source of joy in everyday life. Finnish design is also curiously equal due to its unique history. Here, design is not intended as luxury for a limited élite but something for everyone to enjoy. Read more
Swantje Hinrichsen is an art director, graphic designer and illustrator from Germany. Her Christmas gift picks for Finnish Design Shop were chosen with a keen eye for visual language and deep love for Scandinavian design. Read more
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favourite products in the 'Favorites of the Month' column in Design Stories. In September, Rasila praises the modernist, streamlined forms of the 60s and 70s – to the vibes of the most talked-about movie of this fall. Read more
Our friends and prominent design figures share their best tips for Christmas presents from the Finnish Design Shop selection. The Design Stories article series will continue until Christmas, and the first subject is stylist Anna Pirkola. Read more
Christmas time is full of special moments worth cherishing. Even an ordinary everyday meal becomes better when you also put effort into the table setting. Read more
“Deep burgundy, plush textiles and rustic ceramics – these are the main elements of my Christmas this year,” says interior architect Maija Rasila. Discover her favorite styles and products for December. Read more
Sanna sticks to a palette of black and white even at Christmas, adding a cozy seasonal feel to her home with candles, ornaments and flowers. Read more
Brass has been trendy for some time, but timeless, easy-care chrome is also worth remembering. Shiny chrome and steel accents in decor and furniture look particularly fresh when combined with black. Read more
Inspired by the 70s, Tanja designed and Jussi executed the renovation of an apartment in Espoo, Finland. The decor is a combination of sumptuous colors, flea-market finds, and design classics. Read more