Known for her colourful and playful products, Hanna Anonen has received the Young Designer of the Year prize in 2021. Thanks to her strong identity as a designer, Anonen is paving the way for other young designers, states the prize jury. Read more
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Iittala glassworks. To celebrate the occasion, we compiled questions about Iittala's glasses from different decades. Take the quiz and see how well you know the iconic designs! Read more
One of the treasures of Henna Laakso’s living room is an LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Its meticulously crafted ergonomics delight its owner every day. Read more
In spring 2021, Finland was chosen as the world's happiest country for the fourth year in a row. Inspired by the joyous news, we asked six Finnish Design Shop employees to pick their own pieces of Nordic happiness from our selection. Dive into the picks, ideal for cooking, lounging and indoor gardening – sure to provide a positive feel from one day to the next! Read more
The graduation season is right around the corner! High school and college graduates have certainly earned their gifts, but with what to fill the gift box? We chose 8 design gift ideas that will delight a graduate for years to come and leave a memory of an important day. Read more
Design Stories had the honor to meet Asian creatives who opened the doors to their homes and showcased some of their most beloved design items from Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. In this home story, we caught up with spatial designer Hon Kit, co-founder of design agency Wynk Collaborative. Read more
The mid-20th century Milan Triennials in Italy have influenced Finnish design more than you might think. The treasures of the industrial art success story are on display in the Finnish Glass Museum's summer exhibition in Riihimäki. Read more
Jenni Roininen, who works as Nikari’s creative director, has won the Designer of the Year award at Monocle magazine’s Design Awards 2021. We interviewed Roininen to hear her thoughts fresh after the win. Read more
Sina Gwosdzik and Jakob Dannenfeldt from the Berlin-based creative studio Jäll & Tofta chose their six favorite items from Finnish Design Shop. Some of the products can also be found in their own interior projects. Read more
Vaarnii is a new design brand that manufactures furniture from Finnish wood. We met with the founders, Antti Hirvonen and Miklu Silvanto, whose long journey to founding their own company has granted them a lot of perspective along the way. Vaarnii is staunchly Finnish, but what does being Finnish actually mean? Read more
Whether you are a passionate griller or the occasional campfire chef, summer food is a delight to prepare and serve in style with quality barbecue equipment. We have chosen some excellent items from the Finnish Design Shop selection. Read more
Finnish Design Shop's Spring Sale invites you to make the season's best finds! We've selected eight design treats from the sale, bringing joy both indoors and on your patio once the spring sun takes over. Sale items are available in limited quantities, so secure your favourites soon. Read more
German content creator Swantje Hinrichsen has been awarded the title of Design Influencer of the Year, along with a prize sum of 4,000 euros, as part of Finnish Design Shop’s first FDS Influencer Awards competition. Discover the main prize winner's secret to success for fun colour combinations with Design Stories. Read more
Finnish Design Shop's Spring Sale offers timeless design lamps more affordably. We introduce you to nine multi-purpose lighting treasures that will give a final atmospheric touch to your interior. Hurry while the stocks last and pick your favorite! Read more
Design Stories had the honor to meet Asian creatives who opened the doors to their homes and showcased some of their most beloved design items from Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. In this story, we visit the home of Singapore-based industrial designers Timo and Pris from Studio Juju. Read more
Joan Miró, Louise Bourgeois and Antoni Tàpies – these are some of the artists whose works can be found in Finnish Design Shop's fine art print collection, ready to ship to your doorstep. View the striking interior photos captured in Luotsilinna, an Art Nouveau-style prestige building located in Helsinki, where the art pieces engage in dialogue with Nordic design treasures! Read more
From Sydney, Australia, lifestyle photographers Lauren and Nick choose their six favorite items from Finnish Design Shop. The choices reflect their passion for design with a timeless and versatile appeal. Read more
Designed by Ana Kraš, Hay's Bonbon lampshades fuse large-scale production and delicate artisanship, all the while offering a multitude of possible uses. We chatted with the New York-based designer and artist about how the playful lampshades came to be. Read more
Naming ceremonies or baptisms are the first big celebration in a child’s life, and the occasion deserves to be marked with a lovingly chosen gift. At their best, these gifts will give joy to the little recipient for a lifetime. Whether you are a new parent, godparent, grandmother or other happy loved one, we have put together six design gift ideas for you. Read more
Equality is one of the cornerstones of Scandinavian design and, today, the proportion of women among design world influencers is greater than ever. But how well do you know women's achievements in the field of design? Take the quiz and see! Read more