Pieces of Hope: Franckly creates a unique collection to support and unite
Franckly's Pieces of Hope collection brings together the unique creations of Finnish designers and an inspirational, boundary-breaking collaboration. Read more
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10 sought-after design classics from Franckly
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
Pre-owned design crosses borders – Happy 1st Birthday Franckly!
It has been a year since Franckly, Finnish Design Shop's marketplace for pre-owned design, first saw the light of day. Check out Franckly's first-year news and discover the best-selling and most sought-after vintage products at the moment! Read more
Kaj Franck created truly timeless designs
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
llkka Suppanen is the winner of the Kaj Franck Design Prize 2020
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
Iittala’s Nappula candleholders are among Ida Hanhiniemi’s most treasured items
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
Mirva Saukkola is a fan of classic dishware
Mirva Saukkola, editor-in-chief of the Antiikki & Design magazine, has a soft spot for the Emilia dinnerware collection by Arabia. Read more
Sami Ruotsalainen was charmed by the gentle gaze of a walrus
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
Iisa Pajula’s design treasure is a set of rice porcelain tableware by Arabia
Design aficionados share their most beloved vintage treasures in a new series of articles produced by Franckly. Next up is singer Iisa Pajula. On special occasions, she serves coffee from rice porcelain tableware by the Finnish brand Arabia. The cherished coffee set dates back nearly 50 years. Read more
Alvar Aalto’s Finlandia Hall is a work of art down to the finest detail
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
The patina of time perfects a vintage Eames chair
Finnish interior architect Joanna Laajisto was charmed by the Eames office chair found from a Danish vintage shop. She ended up getting a second hand chair because of its its eco-friendliness and soft patina. Read more
Mikko Puotila’s all-time favorite chair
Design aficionados share their most beloved vintage treasures in a new series of articles produced by Franckly. Mikko Puotila, Managing Direc… Read more
The Kuksa glass by Tapio Wirkkala is Hanna-Katariina Mononen’s favorite object
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
Artek’s Y61 stool is the apple of Pinja Forsman’s eye
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
Annaleena Hakola: “I love the life and patina that vintage lamps radiate”
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
Iivari Viilomaa collects colored glassware by Nuutajärvi
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
Peeta Peltola’s dream cabinet
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 Domus chair – from a multipurpose dorm chair to a design favorite
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
The perfectly timeless Kartio
Kaj Franck's Kartio glasses are a prime example of sustainable design. Read more
Design deliveries to 94 countries – the year 2019 at Finnish Design Shop
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
An internationalized teenager – Finnish Design Shop celebrates its 15th anniversary
15 years ago, Finnish Design Shop CEO Teemu Kiiski founded an online store sharing the pieces of Nordic happiness with the world. Read more
Anni Korkman's tips for Helsinki Design Week
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
Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift – Moms at Finnish Design Shop picked 8 favorites
Mother's Day is celebrated in May in Finland and many other countries. Eight mothers working for Finnish Design Shop revealed their favourite Mother's Day gifts from the online store. Take a look at the gift ideas by our professionals and find inspiration! Read more
Design Museum’s new exhibition shows the world from a designer’s viewpoint
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
Interview with Ritva Puotila: “My creativity has not vanished with age”
Ritva Puotila, artistic director of Woodnotes, and one of its two founders, is among Finland’s most successful and award-winning designers. Design Stories had the honor of meeting her in her home to discuss maintaining creativity and the turning points of her long career. 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
Arabia’s Esteri, Myrna and Paratiisi are treasures of the dish cabinet that bring back memories
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
Moving into your first home – decorate it with classics that will maintain their value
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
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
Top 6 picks by the lovely Cate St Hill: “It’s all about curating a home with less but better”
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
Top 10: We listed the most popular design products of 2019
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
Raise a toast to equal design!
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
Oiva Toikka's Aili glass bird graces Finnish Design Shop's anniversary collection
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
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
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
Ceramic artist Heini Riitahuhta makes everyday life a celebration with beautiful dinnerware
Heini Riitahuhta loves beautiful dinnerware and table settings, which she uses to make day-to-day dining something special. Tomato soup is served from a flower mug she designed herself. Read more
Thomas Bentzen: My best Christmas gift ideas
The last guest to share his gift ideas this Christmas is Danish designer Thomas Bentzen. The Lego fan is looking forward to spending the holidays with his family in their new home in Copenhagen. Read more