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
The Bubble Chair that hangs from the ceiling is Eero Aarnio’s masterpiece, and one of Finnish design’s most joyful and innovative classics. The Bubble came out a respectable 50 years ago. Read more
Design dreams are often classics you crave for a long time before actually buying them. Sometimes they may be forgotten, but they do pop up again and again. Four Finnish influencers in the design industry revealed their design dreams to Design Stories. Read more
The Karuselli chair designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro has been a success in the design world already for over 50 years. How was this Finnish classic born? Read more
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
Tapio Wirkkala’s glassware line, Ultima Thule, took its shape from Nordic nature. In 2018, the Finnish design classic celebrates its 50th anniversary. Read more
Franckly's unique collection of pre-owned design is constantly growing, and design lovers all over Europe are standing in line to get their hands on the most coveted pieces. We picked ten interesting items from Franckly's most followed items – take a look and find a new home for your hidden gems! 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
The furniture of Paul McCobb, who enjoyed huge success in the 1950s and 60s, has been available only in auctions and flea markets in recent decades. However, this has now changed, with McCobb’s products being re-released by various manufacturers. Read more
Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the Domus chair in 1946 as a reading chair for a student housing complex in Helsinki. The beautiful, ergonomic wooden chair has since become one of the most loved – and desired – icons of Finnish design. Read more
Interior design stylist Pinja Forsman prefers to buy her furniture second-hand and especially likes the timeless design language of Artek. Discover how the rattan stool of her dreams, designed by Alvar Aalto, finally found its way to her home. Read more
Designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki attracts visitors even after eight decades. Now, designer Ilse Crawford has updated the iconic venue preserving the Aaltos’ legacy. Read more
Louis Poulsen’s Radiohus pendant represents the timeless character of Danish lighting design. The appearance of the soon 80-year-old pendant is just as timely today as it was when it was first brought to the market. Read more
Louis Poulsen’s iconic PH 5 lamp is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The revolutionary pendant fixture designed by Poul Henningsen has just been launched in new, contemporary colors. Read more
The EM77 vacuum jug designed by Erik Magnussen in the 1970s is one of the icons of Scandinavian design. Its minimal form and simple structure have made it a favorite that has made its way onto thousands and thousands of coffee tables around the world. Read more
The architect George Nelson is known as a unique designer, as well as an insightful opinion-leader and visionary, who brought American design into the modernist era. In his design work, Nelson managed to create subdued beauty and have fun at the same time. Read more
Mirva Saukkola, editor-in-chief of the Antiikki & Design magazine, has a soft spot for the Emilia dinnerware collection by Arabia. Read more
A two-metre tall antique cabinet brings character and contrast to the home of Peeta Peltola, an entrepreneur in the creative field. The unique piece was a lucky find from an online flea market. Read more
The alluring glass design forces writer and stylist Hanna-Katariina Mononen to pause and focus on mundane moments and appreciate them in a different way. Read more
Italian brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni became, in a very short time, lead characters of Italian design in the 1960s. Humor combined with a desire to bring material and technological innovations in the lighting design field made the Castiglioni brothers, known for example for the Gatto and Snoopy lamps, legends in the world of design. Read more
The modern garden town of Tapiola was built next to Helsinki in the 1950s and 60s. It became a test lab for the latest ideas in architecture and urban planning. Read more
Iivari Viilomaa, a carpenter with design company Nikari, is a flea market fan. He has acquired an enviably extensive collection of Finnish glassware. Read more
Jean Prouvé was an open-minded pioneer in crafts, design, and architecture. Today, the French designer is best known for his furniture, which was reintroduced into the collection of Vitra in the early 2000s. Read more
Hakola's creative director Annaleena Hakola prefers to buy vintage lamps. Several Bumling lamps by Ateljé Lyktan can be found in her home. Read more
Design aficionados share their most beloved vintage treasures in a new series of articles produced by Franckly. Sami Ruotsalainen, a designer at Marimekko, fell in love with a ceramic walrus by Arabia. Read more
The 50th anniversary of the Paratiisi (Paradise) series is celebrated with new gift packaging. The series, launched in 1969, epitomizes ceramic artist Birger Kaipiainen's delicate and vibrant touch. 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
In his work, Kaj Franck sought the beauty underneath the surface. The unembellished Teema tableware and Kartio tumblers are the delight of table settings even today. Read more
Aino Aalto brought the modern interior design ideals that she thought were practical to Finland. Read more
For Ilmari Tapiovaara, work was his whole life, and at times, his family was also left in its shadow. The Finnish designer died an almost forgotten great, but then the retro boom began. Read more
Kaj Franck's Kartio glasses are a prime example of sustainable design. 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
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
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
Iittala will be celebrating 50 years of the Ultima Thule series, one of Tapio Wirkkala's masterpieces, in a new rain colored blue tone. This will be the first time the icy clear series will feature colored glass. Read more
Fashion changes and the decorative motifs of Arabia’s old tableware are sometimes forgotten and sometimes return to production. Some get excited about them for the first time, and some rediscover them in their hunger for nostalgia. The latest arrival is the Mainio Sarastus collection. Read more
Danish design blogger Sofie Amalie Rolandsen chooses her six favorite items from the Finnish Design Shop. The choices would beautifully integrate into her bright and colorful Copenhagen home, where she playfully mixes design classics with second-hand finds. Read more
In celebration of its 15th birthday, Finnish Design Shop, together with Joanna Laajisto, has curated an anniversary collection featuring timeless design classics in earthy tones. The collection is available for a limited time only, so get your own collector's item of tomorrow already today! Read more
The Pantone Color Institute has been publishing colors of the year since 2000, and its picks have begun to feature in home decor trends. The 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, or Pantone 19-4052, which brings a sense of peace to its surroundings. We picked out some products that add contemporary blue tones to your home. Read more
Ida Hanhiniemi, strategist at Sugar Helsinki, sets her table with both new and old objects. While browsing flea markets and vintage stores, she focuses on quality and need. Read more
Interior architect Maija Rasila describes her favorite products and styles in her ‘Favorites of the month’ column for Design Stories. This February, Maija is particularly inspired by the iconic products and interiors of Alvar and Aino Aalto. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s Summer Sale has something for everyone. We picked seven items that fit in with every home from our wide sale selection. Sale items are only available while stocks last, so act fast! Read more
Moving into your first own apartment is undoubtedly a huge step and the memories of it will surely last for a lifetime. When decorating your home, it's best to gradually invest in items that will also stand the test of time and follow you from one address to the other. Read more