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    8.12.2021

    Franckly Friends: Palmera Estudio is artist Albert Madaula’s dreamy home and atelier in Barcelona

    Albert Madaula is known for his expressive and colorful paintings. Design Stories had a chance to visit Madaula’s beautiful home-atelier, called Palmera Estudio, in Barcelona. Take a tour with us! Read more

    11.7.2022

    MUM’s Typewriter Collection by Tomi Leppänen plays with typographic elements

    Graphic designer and musician Tomi Leppänen created a series of playful outdoor rugs for the Finnish brand MUM’s. But why is the collection called Typewriter and what does Bauhaus master Anni Albers have to do with it? Read on to find out! Read more

    20.5.2022

    Atmosphere matters the most in the home of Elena Palomo

    Ceramic artist and Franckly’s content producer Elena Palomo fell in love with the worn plank floors in the two-room rental apartment. They provide a perfect background for ceramics, vintage and good design. Read more

    31.3.2022

    Walden 7 reflects Ricardo Bofill’s visions for a better urban living

    To honor the life and work of Ricardo Bofill (1939–2022), Design Stories is remembering the renowned Spanish architect through one of his most utopian, and controversial, works: Walden 7, a surreal housing complex located close to Barcelona. Read more

    16.12.2021

    Wild herb chef Sami Tallberg opens a restaurant in Finnish Design Shop’s logistics center

    The new lunch restaurant ST x FDS by Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, will be opened to customers in early 2022. In an interview with Design Stories, the award-winning chef tells us more about his food philosophy and how the restaurant serving seasonal food and surprising taste combinations came to be. Read more

    21.10.2021

    Ilmari Tapiovaara’s Maija lamp (1955)

    Ilmari Tapiovaara is best known for his interior and furniture design. Most people are familiar with the Domus chair and Pirkka collection, but did you know that Tapiovaara also designed lamps? One of the most beautiful is Maija, which is currently part of Santa & Cole’s selection. Read more

    15.9.2021

    Taller Sert: Joan Miró’s dream studio in Mallorca is a work of art itself

    Internationally celebrated Catalan artist Joan Miró is known for his surrealist works, long career spanning over seven decades and breathtaking studio designed by architect Josep Lluís Sert. Taller Sert is a must for anyone visiting Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. Read more

    3.6.2021

    Gubi’s Pedrera coffee table reprises the flowing forms created by Antoni Gaudí

    The Pedrera coffee table is one of the Danish company Gubi’s hit products. Its modern design seems entirely up to date, but the name reveals something completely different in its background. The coffee table was designed in 1955 in one of Antoni Gaudí’s most famous buildings in Barcelona. Read more

    19.5.2021

    Miguel Milá, the father of the Cesta lamp, trusts in a process of craftsmanship

    May 2021 marks the 90th birthday of the Spanish designer, artisan and industrialist Miguel Milá, who has left his mark on the history of European design with his Cesta and Cestita lamps and many other delicately crafted pieces. Read more

    29.1.2020

    TOP 3: Restaurants for design lovers in Barcelona

    More restaurants than you could ever go to? Check. Delightful design details everywhere? Check. Barcelona is one of the greatest cities for lovers of gastronomy and design. If you are planning a visit, add these three spots to your must-see list. Read more

    15.1.2021

    TOP 10: The most popular design products of 2020

    Finnish Design Shop's list of best-selling design products of 2020 includes both iconic classics and modern favorites – and even some complete newcomers. Can you guess which design gems were the most popular in 2020? Read more

    11.11.2020

    Singles’ Day: 8 gems for friends of unique design

    It’s time to celebrate the uniqueness of each and every design enthusiast – and to mark the occasion, we’ve hand-picked an array of standout pieces that look their best on their own. Read more

    20.8.2020

    Ricardo Bofill’s La Muralla Roja – a cinematographic dream house in coastal Spain

    Located in the coastal town of Calpe, Spain, La Muralla Roja is a striking combination of North-African architectural influences, surreal pastel colors and geometrical constructivism. The breathtaking apartment complex is just one of architect Ricardo Bofill’s over 1,000 projects. Read more

    9.6.2020

    1950s decor brings back everyday elegance – recreate the mid-century modern style with these tips

    The 1950s design language looks just as attractive and fresh today as it did decades ago. We picked out nine mid-century modern design treasures from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Read more

    24.9.2019

    Living rooms right now – trends and products for an easy update

    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

    26.4.2019

    Salone del Mobile 2019 – the most interesting exhibitions of Milan Design Week

    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

    24.8.2018

    The Cesta lamp showcases natural materials and meticulous handiwork

    Miguel Milá’s elegant Cesta table lamp from 1962 is on many interior decorators’ wish list. The lamp’s cherry-wood structure is still manufactured by hand. Read more

    8.6.2018

    1960s rowhouse with charming small eccentricities

    There are homes where people live for a long time. Despite eccentricities – or perhaps because of them – they have a pleasant atmosphere. Read more

    18.4.2018

    Paavo Tynell created artistic light

    In his day, Paavo Tynell’s atmospheric light fixtures attracted attention as far away as the United States. Gubi has brought the Finnish designer’s classic pieces back in production. Read more

    2.12.2017

    The enchanting Casa Vicens

    The Casa Vicens in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí, dazzles with its spectrum of colors and detail. After being a private residence for more than 130 years, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has, after an extensive restoration, been opened to the public. Read more

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