171 times to the moon and back – Finnish Design Shop’s year in numbers
2017 was a great year for Finnish Design Shop and we delivered a record number of packages around the world. Here are six fun numerical facts. Read more
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Celebrating women
Nordic values, including equality, are at the core of Finnish Design Shop’s operations: women work in various roles in our company. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we created a report illustrated by Emmi-Riikka Vartiainen, which includes some surprising facts. Read more
Tips from the jury of the FDS Award design competition
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
FDS Award success stories: Studio Kaksikko
Studio Kaksikko or Wesley Walters and Salla Luhtasela won the first FDS Award design competition in 2016. The success was a great boost for their careers: Walters and Luhtasela's products are now manufactured by renowned Nordic design brands. Read more
Three success stories of the FDS Award design competition
The FDS Award design competition will be organised this year for the third time. Previous competitions have been a springboard for many young designers, some of whom have also attained international recognition. And that is exactly the idea with the FDS Award: to encourage the creation of tomorrow's success products. Read more
Perch sprung from the FDS Award competition into Nikari’s top product
The Perch stool, which won the first FDS Award, was added to the Nikari collection in the year of the competition. Johanna Vuorio, Nikari's C… Read more
Finnish Design Shop takes part in Zero Waste Exhibit in New York
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
473,000 kilos of design – Finnish Design Shop's year in numbers 2018
2018 was another highly successful year for Finnish Design Shop. We continued to grow briskly abroad as well as in Finland, with new fans of Nordic design being found as far afield as Laos and Bermuda. See below for six statistics illustrative of last year! Read more
Giselda Autio: My favorites from Finnish Design Shop's spring sale
Giselda Autio, from the blog Coffee Table Diary, chose six favorite products that will withstand both time and use from Finnish Design Shop’s spring sale. The selection also included at least one future classic. Read more
FDS Award success stories: Hanna Anonen
Hanna Anonen came third in the FDS Award design competition in 2017. Since then her entry, the playful Cocktail pendant light, has been featured in international magazines and exhibitions and will soon become part of the collection of Hakola. Read more
FDS Award success stories: Mona Isotupa
Mona Isotupa won the 2017 FDS Award with her Pine Lip Balm concept. Now the lip balm, packaged into minimalist pine jars, has grown into a complete line of natural cosmetics that challenges the business with its ethical and environmentally friendly approach. Read more
The best of Stockholm Furniture Fair
Finnish Design Shop's team visited the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair to learn about this spring's new products and trends. Check out our favourites among our suppliers' selections! Read more
Hanna Mäkelä: 7 favourites from the summer sale
Finnish Design Shop buyer Hanna Mäkelä chose seven sale products that will easily refresh your summer cottage’s interior. Hurry up – there is only a limited amount of items available for the fastest shoppers! Read more
Veera Salo: 8 favorites from the summer sale
Finnish Design Shop’s Product Assistant Veera Salo chose eight products from our summer sale that suit her interior design style. Only a limited number of sale items are available, so order your favorites before they run out! Read more
The best Winter Sale finds
Finnish Design Shop’s Winter Sale continues! We handpicked five sale favorites that are made of beautiful natural materials. The stock is limited so don’t waste time. Read more
Sale edit: 6 spring favorites
Finnish Design Shop's mid-season sale has begun! We picked six spring favorites, which are well-suited for homes and summerhouses alike. Hurry while stocks last, only a limited number of products are available. Read more
The best winter sale finds, part 1
Finnish Design Shop's Winter Sale is here – we picked five Scandinavian design favourites that have high quality and natural materials in common. The sale items are available while stocks last, so don't waste time! Read more
At work like at home
More and more, offices remind us of homes or coffee shops – and homes of design hotels. Interior Architects Fyra and Finnish Design Shop Contract Sales have an unrivaled perspective on the fusion of styles in homes and public spaces. Read more
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
The highlights of Stockholm Furniture Fair
The Finnish Design Shop team visited Stockholm Furniture Fair to explore the design trends of spring 2018 and discovered earthy colors, lavish materials and practical storage solutions. See our 20 favorite products from Stockholm Design Week! Read more
Salone del Mobile 2019 – the highlights of the Milan furniture fair
The Finnish Design Shop team checked out the new products at the largest design event in Europe, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan. The current trends included classical materials and the clean lines of the Bauhaus school that turns 100 this year. View our favorites from Milan! Read more
3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
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
The best of Habitare – wood, textures and dark colors
The Habitare fair in Helsinki showcased new design with skillful woodwork, rich textures, and dark tones. See the favorite products of the Finnish Design Shop team! Read more
TOP 10: The most popular design products of 2017
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
Joanna Laajisto: My best Christmas gift ideas
In this series of articles, our friends list their top Christmas gifts from the range of Finnish Design Shop. Interior architect Joanna Laajisto includes both Finnish design classics as well as practical home accessories in her gift list. Read more
Highlights from the Milan Furniture Fair, part 2
Just for a moment, let’s return to the Milan Furniture Fair and the newly released designs. The Finnish Design Shop team picked out a few favorites from the vast selection on offer – take a look at the best of Milan Design Week 2018 and also read part one of our article series! Read more
Highlights from the Milan Furniture Fair, part 1
The Finnish Design Shop team visited the sunny Milan to scout new and upcoming products. The annual furniture fair showcased more than 1800 brands, and a part of the Milan Design Week events was held in the showrooms in the city center. See our favorites from Milan! Read more
TOP10: The most popular design products of 2018
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
Nina Bruun: My best Christmas gift ideas
Danish designer Nina Bruun's gift ideas include both Finnish design classics and contemporary pieces. As the festive season approaches, our friends share their favorite gifts from the selection of Finnish Design Shop. Read more
The center of creative work, Sofia Future Farm, invites you to enjoy yourself
The inviting interior design of Sofia Future Farm was created purely with the furnishing, as the buildings are strictly protected. The &Tradition chairs, supplied by Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales, combine the different spaces with each other. Read more
5 chairs for outdoor use – these seats suit even a small balcony
Furnishing a small balcony or patio is easy when you go for smart outdoor furniture that can be stacked or folded. We picked five contemporary chairs from Finnish Design Shop that excel in small spaces. Read more
Theresa Rand: My best Christmas gift ideas
Designer Theresa Rand found Christmas gifts from Finnish Design Shop’s selection, which are sure to delight anyone fond of classic pieces. She also chose contemporary design perfect for coffee aficionados. Read more
TOP5: August's most liked pictures on Instagram
See which pictures were the favorites of Finnish Design Shop’s Instagram followers in August. Now trending are this autumn’s novelty products, re-editions of design classics and clever storage solutions. Read more
Clara von Zweigbergk: My best Christmas gift ideas
Designer Clara von Zweigbergk reveals her top 5 Christmas gifts from the Finnish Design Shop selection. She found great design gifts for her mother and friends. Read more
Marimekko's upcoming collections bring souvenirs from Japan and memories from artists' homes
Marimekko's fall/winter collection 2019 will celebrate women writers from the last century and the friendship between Finland and Japan. Favourites among Finnish Design Shop staff include patterns with a natural feel and strong colours which have returned to Nordic interiors. Read more
The best winter sale finds, part 2
Discover our favorites from Finnish Design Shop’s winter sale featuring modern Nordic design with a pop of color from Spain. Be quick, stocks are limited and sale items are selling fast! Read more
6 gift ideas for the budding green thumb
We handpicked six gift ideas from the selection of Finnish Design Shop, which will please anyone with a soft spot for both modern Nordic design and decorating with flora. Read more
Black Friday: 5 design favorites to buy now
Five design enthusiasts working at Finnish Design Shop picked out their favorites from our selection. See the designs and get inspired – on Black Friday weekend, you can save 10% on these products, too! Read more
Carina Seth Andersson: My best Christmas gift ideas
We at Design Stories are already looking forward to Christmas and asked our friends to share their best gift ideas from the Finnish Design Shop selection. First in the series of articles, which will continue until Christmas, is Swedish designer Carina Seth Andersson. Read more
A graduation gift for a design lover – see 6 tips!
Looking for a high-quality graduation gift that will bring joy to its recipient even for years to come? Finnish Design Shop buyer Hanna Mäkelä shares six fun gift ideas for young graduates. Read more
Linda Liukas: My best Christmas gift ideas
Linda Liukas, the author of the Hello Ruby children’s books, found practical Christmas gifts in Finnish Design Shop, both for the aesthete as well as for the homebody with the soul of a lion. This year Liukas plans to spend Christmas hiking in the Japanese mountains. Read more
Anna Pirkola: My best Christmas gift ideas
Our friends and prominent design figures share their best tips for Christmas presents from the Finnish Design Shop selection. The Design Stories article series will continue until Christmas, and the first subject is stylist Anna Pirkola. Read more
Teija Harju: 6 favorites from the mid-season sale
Teija Harju, who works in Finnish Design Shop’s content team, picked six favorites from the mid-season sale. There is only a limited number of sale products available, so score the best finds now! Read more
Hakola collaborates with Kvadrat
Hakola has launched a new sofa collection at the Habitare fair, upholstered with Danish Kvadrat’s luxurious woolen fabrics. The Hakola x Kvadrat couches and footstools are now available exclusively at Finnish Design Shop. Read tips for buying a sofa from Hakola’s Creative Director Annaleena Hämäläinen. Read more