North European design has been on the rise in Asian countries for many years now. Design Stories set on a quest to find out why. We had the honor to chat with Asian creatives who shared with us their favorite pieces of European design. In this story, we meet creative directors Joy Loo and Khoo Kean Hu from the design agency WAFF. Read more
Chris Martin migrated from Britain to Sweden because of his passion for Scandinavian design. Today, he co-runs the Stockholm-based design studio Massproductions and is the winner of the largest Nordic design award, the Bruno Mathsson Prize. Read more
Design Stories browsed through Finnish Design Shop's Summer Sale and picked seven sale items that add a Scandinavian vibe and refreshing colors to your summer kitchen. The sale items are only available while supplies last, so right now is the perfect time to freshen up your kitchen! Read more
Being eco-conscious is now more topical than ever. We picked the most interesting new inventions and collections from some of our favorite brands that strive to become even more environmentally friendly. Read more
Canadian-born designer Philippe Malouin was up for the challenge when Iittala asked him to create a product range for their Spring 2020 collection. The result is Kuru: a collection of bowls and vases designed for storing and displaying your most precious belongings. We interviewed Malouin about the collaboration and his design favorites. Read more
Danish design brand Sibast Furniture takes pride in carrying on the Sibast family’s design legacy with relaunches of Helge Sibast’s classic designs, manufactured in Denmark. We talked with Anna Sibast about craftsmanship and bringing the Sibast family’s design heritage to a new century. Read more
A radio designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946 is now available for the first time, as Vitra has launched the model together with the award-winning audio brand, Revo. Read more
The new design brand Basta combines high-quality design with state-of-the-art structural solutions. Basta’s artistic director is Dutch design icon Marcel Wanders, while the company’s management and product development are based in Finland. Read more
Scandinavian design has been on the rise in Asian countries for many years now. Design Stories set on a quest to find out why. We had the honor to chat with Asian creatives who shared with us their favorite pieces of Nordic design. In this story, we meet architectural designer Laura Phay. 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
The Danish brand, Woud, has included the Helsinki-based designer Kasper Nyman’s Mono chairs in its collection. Read more
Pop-up dining experience Zero Waste Bistro brings food, design and a powerful message to the New York design week. The bistro is furnished by Finnish Design Shop with design classics from Artek and Iittala. Read more
May we introduce: the design favorites of 2017! The list includes ten Finnish Design Shop products, which have appealed to both Finnish and international customers. Read more
The Publics stool designed for the interior of the Publics library in Helsinki is part of Finnish Design Shop's 15th anniversary collection. Valerio Di Lucente, the designer of the updated version of the stool, wished to emphasize Alvar Aalto's timeless design and innovative L-leg structure. Read more
In addition to familiar classics from Artek, String and Iittala, last year’s best-selling design products included contemporary pieces from Denmark in particular. Read on to find out more about the Finnish Design Shop's hit products of 2018! Read more
The Audo is a hybrid space, which houses, in perfect harmony, a small boutique hotel, restaurant and the design brand Menu’s new headquarters and its concept store. The Audo is also a collaborative work and event space that provides an inspiring setting for the local creative community and design lovers visiting the city. Read more
The bestselling products of 2019 include Finnish tableware collections, classic lamps and modern Danish design. We compiled a list of the most popular Finnish Design Shop products both in Finland and internationally. Is your favorite among the top ten? Read more
The main exhibition of Helsinki’s Design Museum for summer 2020, called Travel as a Tool, offers a glimpse into the world of travel from a designer’s perspective, presenting trips and journeys taken by designers and architects from the 1940s until the present day. The exhibition also considers the reasons the designers might have had for traveling as well as the role it has played in their work. 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
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
Like many others, the employees of the interior architecture agency Fyra have moved to their home offices. Current social distancing measures inspired a solution for a more ergonomic home office: the Fem work desk is a smart workstation for sitting and standing. Read more
To celebrate the Global Pride 2020, Finnish Design Shop shows its support for the Helsinki Pride Community through a donation campaign and an official partnership. Finnish Design Shop CEO Teemu Kiiski believes that companies have both the right and the responsibility to actively influence the world around us. Read more
2019 was a year of intense growth, internationality and celebration for Finnish Design Shop. We sent design packages worldwide, all the way to Namibia, and celebrated our 15th anniversary with a special festive collection and a new marketplace for pre-owned design. Discover the stages of the anniversary year through six interesting figures! Read more
Being drawn to Scandinavian-inspired spaces and carefully curated pared-back interiors, London-based Cate St Hill chooses beautifully understated items from Finnish Design Shop. The six picks fit her design ethos of simple design as a backdrop for enhancing everyday life. Read more
Designer Matti Klenell designed the unique Putki lamps blown in Iittala for the renovated restaurant of the Swedish Nationalmuseum. In addition, the team led by Klenell created more than 80 new items for the space, from dishes to furniture. The museum, which was under renovation for seven years, opened its doors in October. Read more
At Finnish Design Shop, equality is at the heart of everything we do, every day. However, International Women’s Day offers a particularly good reason to celebrate fabulous female designers. We chose eight inspiring women full of uncompromising attitude, a distinctive style and a true passion for their work. 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
Finnish Verso Design manufactures wooden baskets that even the Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo recommends to her customers. Verso Design’s timeless interior design products are innovated by a team of three female designers: Kirsikka Savonen, Tuttu Sillanpää, and Tuuli Burman – a mother and her two daughters. Read more
Helsinki Design Week, the biggest design festival in the Nordic countries, will entertain the public with over 200 events this year. See five tips by Anni Korkman, Programme Director, on the offerings of the fifteenth Design Week. Read more
We asked the FDS Award judges to whom they would they recommend the design competition, now being held for the third time, and what they expect from the product ideas. Read the tips and submit your work by June 14th! Read more
Discover Josef Frank’s work this winter at Helsinki’s Design Museum. The production of the architect-designer, belonging among the icons of Nordic design, includes sleek functionalism, as well as copious plant patterns. Read more
The ceramic teaware collection Warm was Brian Keaney's final work at the university, and also the key to success for Tonfisk Design. In Design Stories' interview, Keaney delves into the 20-year history and future plans of the award-winning Finnish design company. Read more
From her light-filled home in Aix-en-Provence, self-taught Interior Designer Ilaria Fatone chooses six items from Finnish Design Shop which pass the test of time, and which she could imagine taking with her wherever she moves next. 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
Harri Herrala, the Customer Relations Coordinator in Contract Sales at Finnish Design Shop, picked six favorites from the Mid-Season Sale. Take a look at Harri's timeless finds and hurry – there is only a limited amount of items available for the fastest shoppers! Read more
The third FDS Award design competition received nearly 400 submissions from design students, aspiring designers and experienced professionals from around the world. The jury carefully selected ten names to create a shortlist. 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
Scandinavian design has been on the rise in Asian countries for many years now. Design Stories set on a quest to find out why. We had the honor to chat with Asian creatives who shared with us their favourite pieces of Nordic design. In this story, we meet Mikael Teh from the Monocot Studio. Read more
Finnish designer and interior architect Ilkka Suppanen has been awarded the Kaj Franck Design Prize 2020, granted by Design Forum Finland. According to the jury, Suppanen moves between industrial design and art with agility. Read more
The Aili glass bird, designed by Oiva Toikka in celebration of 15 years of Finnish Design Shop, is sure to become a treasured collector's item. In May, Design Stories visited Iittala's glass factory to observe how skillful glass blowers shape the bird. See the video at the end of the article! Read more
From his bright 1920s house outside Copenhagen, Digital Art Director Alek Modin shares with us his favourite items from Finnish Design Shop, many of which are already integral to his home. Read more
Right now is the right time to stay at home and have the movie marathon of your life. We picked a list of movies, TV series and documentaries that offer something for every design and architect lover. Get your popcorn ready, take a seat and enjoy! Read more
Decorating a small living room might seem like a daunting task, but with the help of considered furniture design, distinctive detailing and a bit of illusion a tight space can be easily turned into the grand heart of a home. 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