Säynätsalo Town Hall was built in the early 1950s to serve as a town hall for a municipal of only 3,000 residents. Today, the building is open to visitors and offers guest rooms for an overnight stay. Take a tour around the town hall together with Design Stories! Read more
Artek has launched Alvar Aalto’s classic textile pattern, Siena, in three new colorways inspired by Aalto’s material world. Among the new additions are two versions of “Shadow Siena”, a beloved variation recently rediscovered in the archives. Read more
In the early 1930s, Alvar Aalto designed several chairs made of bentwood and plywood. The Bob W apartment hotel, to be opened in Helsinki in spring 2021, will feature these Aalto classics made by Artek. Bob W acquired the chairs second-hand – in the spirit of circular economy – through Franckly. Read more
The Finnish brand Artek has reached the respectable age of 85 and celebrates the anniversary with a collectible poster. The art poster was commissioned from Finnish artist Karoliina Hellberg, who captured a detail from the Aalto House’s terrace in her painting. Read more
Known as Alvar Aalto's masterpiece, the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland is an intoxicating ensemble of Aalto's detailed imprint and timeless elegance. Let Franckly's lifestyle images shot at Finlandia Hall offer you inspiration. Read more
Director Virpi Suutari's documentary ‘Aalto’ examines Alvar and Aino Aalto not only as talented architects and modern cosmopolitans, but also deeply human characters. Design Stories interviewed Suutari about the film’s premiere. Read more
Numerous buildings testify to Alvar Aalto’s intensive design activity outside of Finland. Of the six buildings which he completed in Germany, three are to be found in the city of Wolfsburg: the Alvar-Aalto-Kulturhaus and two churches, Heilig-Geist-Kirche and Stephanuskirche. Read more
In the spring of 2021, Franckly and the short-stay apartment hotel Bob W joined forces to find vintage Artek chairs in Finland. Read what these two advocates of the circular economy and sustainable development achieved together! Read more
As the darker fall evenings set in, thoughts turn to home lighting. Design Stories’ column seeks answers to questions that puzzle design lovers around the world. Read more
Horizontal, vertical, or irregular? The timeless striped pattern looks refreshing this fall and adorns textiles, interior elements as well as furniture. We present 8 products that will add the classic stripe print to your home. Read more
For two years now, Franckly has been providing its customers with stunning pre-owned design treasures. Now, it’s time to celebrate and wrap the past year in a pretty package. Read about what’s new with Franckly and check out the recipe for a vegan birthday cake at the end of the article! Read more
In the home of textile designer Eri Shimatsuka and architect Jussi Kalliopuska, Finnish architecture meets Japanese aesthetics and joy. Read more
Eero Nurmi, one of Finnish Design Shop’s writers, chose five products to make day-to-day life that little bit sweeter. In this column, the Finnish Design Shop employees tell their favorites from the online store's selection. Read more
The key to a contemporary living room decor is to choose timeless, high-quality furniture. Surprising details add character and keep the conversation going. Take a look at our six picks for the modern living room and find your favorite! Read more
Franckly Friends, dedicated to friends of pre-owned design, is a column that visits the homes of interesting individuals and delves into stories behind their design treasures. First up, we had the pleasure of exploring designer Fanni Lyytikäinen’s home, full of surprises – a forgotten pearl of 70s architecture in Espoo's Olari district. Read more
Documentary director Virpi Suutari was reading love letters sent between Alvar and Aino Aalto at her summer cottage. These and numerous other sources and film shooting trips around the world were the basis of her latest documentary, Aalto. Read more
Red, yellow, blue, and green – bright colors are making a comeback in our homes. If you feel a bit color-shy, start off by adding in accent colors with smaller details and accessories. Forget the strict interior rules and play freely with bold tones! Read more
Being drawn to sculptural yet functional shapes, Mia Mortensen chose her favorite items from Finnish Design Shop’s selection. Her choices include playful shapes, organic materials and pieces that create emotion. Read more
Artek's A330S pendant lamp, also as known as the Golden Bell, has been a part of the Restaurant Savoy in Helsinki since the very beginning. The Golden Bell Savoy, which develops a beautiful patina over time, has also become a favorite in contemporary interiors. Read more
It’s time to celebrate happily ever after, but what would be a perfect gift for a wedding couple? Invest in high-quality objects, everyday aesthetics, and fascinating design classics! We put together eight product tips that will leave the newlyweds a time-lasting memory of an important day. Read more