6 gift ideas for a graduate – give the gift of good design
In Finland, the upcoming weekend is finally all about celebrating new graduates! We picked six delightful gift ideas that will keep on giving. Read more
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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
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
7 fun and timeless gift ideas for kids who have everything
Choosing gifts for children is not always easy, especially if you’re looking for a sustainable gift that will bring joy for years to come. That’s why we decided to consult the experts: kids themselves. Blogger Kasia Rutkowiak asked her three kids, aged 9, 12 and 14, to share their own opinions and personal gift picks. Read more
Kyrö Distillery's co-founder Mikko Koskinen: My best Christmas gift ideas
We asked our friends to list the best Christmas gifts from the Finnish Design Shop selection. Mikko Koskinen, who is responsible for the branding and marketing of the Kyrö Distillery Company, included gifts especially suitable for drink lovers in his choices. 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
My Full House blogger Kasia Rutkowiak: My best Christmas gift ideas
As Christmas approaches, our friends share their favorite gifts from the selection of Finnish Design Shop. This week, it’s blogger Kasia Rutkowiak’s turn. Her gift list is filled with Danish design classics. Read more
Blogger Annika Meder-Liikanen: My best Christmas gift ideas
Blogger Annika Meder-Liikanen lives with her family in the center of Helsinki, and decorates both their city apartment and summer place in her impeccable style. Annika picked a few design classics for Christmas from Finnish Design Shop. 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
Johanna Vuorio from Nikari: My best Christmas gift ideas
The CEO of Nikari, Johanna Vuorio, found presents for friends and her godchild from the selection of the Finnish Design Shop. “Over the course of time, a design product may even become a valuable investment,” she says. Read more
Gift ideas for a graduate
The graduation season is here! High school and college graduates have earned their gifts, even if the party is only held within the family this year. Congratulate the young adult in your life with high-quality design items for everyday use. 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
Lifestyle blogger Tommy Lei’s gift picks
Los Angeles-based blogger and influencer Tommy Lei is a fan of Scandinavian interior design, Alvar Aalto’s lighting and crisp, clean lines. Design Stories asked Lei to pick his favorite gift ideas from the Finnish Design Shop selection. Read more
Five holiday gift tips from Kaisa Kaartinen
Kaisa Kaartinen, Marketing Assistant at Franckly, has picked some stylish gift products from Finnish Design Shop that will delight lovers of high-quality design — and that are at their best in everyday use. Read more
Seven holiday gifts for mom — a little pampering and evergreen design classics
Mom has earned her gifts. Little, everyday luxuries, beautiful practical products and durable classics always make fantastic presents. We put together seven tips on gifts for mom, covering a range of preferences and budgets. Read more
Teemu Järvi’s Christmas gift ideas
Artist Teemu Järvi is known particularly for his beautiful art posters depicting Finnish nature. He picked a selection of sustainable design gifts from Finnish Design Shop, including gift ideas for sauna lovers and everyday aesthetes. 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
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
Gift ideas for a more sustainable Christmas
Sustainability is good to keep in mind also at Christmas. Finnish Design Shop’s range includes objects crafted by local artisans, products made of ethically sourced materials as well as timeless classics, which will pass from mother to daughter. We collected some ideas for sustainable Christmas presents, including options suitable for any budget. Read more
Arttu Mustonen: My best Christmas gift ideas
Style blogger Arttu Mustonen found practical Christmas gifts for both relatives and friends – as well as something for himself. In this series of articles, design lovers and professionals give their best gift tips from Finnish Design Shop’s selection. Read more
Little surprises for Valentine’s Day – see our 7 gift ideas
The wonderfully sweet Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Delight your valentine and – as is customary in Finland – friends with these small and easy gifts from Finnish Design Shop. Read more
7 Christmas gift ideas under 30 euros
To help you with your gift shopping, we have selected Christmas presents from Finnish Design Shop that cost less than 30 euros. 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
Mette Hay: My best Christmas gift ideas
Hay co-founder Mette Hay shares her favorite Christmas gifts from the brand’s accessories collection. 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
Tuomas Mäkelä: My best Christmas gift ideas
Tuomas Mäkelä, a co-founder of the Bo real estate agency, chose both classics and contemporary design as gifts. In Mäkelä’s family, the best Christmas memories are related to spending quality time together and experiencing new things abroad. 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
Marimekko's Sami Ruotsalainen: My best Christmas gift ideas
Marimekko designer Sami Ruotsalainen would gift Finnish design to everyone from home cooks to green thumbs. He will head to Eastern Finland for the holidays and plans to spend his time enjoying delicious traditional Christmas dishes. Read more
Reeta Ek: My best Christmas gift ideas
Helsinki-based designer Reeta Ek chose Finnish design as Christmas gifts, but also something for friends of nature. She will celebrate Christmas with her family in Vihti, and the Christmas tree will be filled with baubles. 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
5 Christmas gift tips by Marianne Huotari
Designer Marianne Huotari's Christmas is based on beloved traditions, a self-felled Christmas tree and the tinkling of angel chimes. Huotari picked five timeless gift ideas from Finnish Design Shop for lovers of Finnish and Scandinavian design. Read more
Christmas presents for children – discover ten fun, durable and practical design gifts
Christmas is a celebration for the whole family and a big occasion for little ones. We selected ten Christmas gift ideas from Finnish Design Shop's selection, which are great for any children’s room. Read more
Designer Daniel Rybakken shares his top 5 Christmas gift picks
Daniel Rybakken is the designer behind Artek's Kiila range and 124° mirrors and, despite his young age, a winner of two Compasso d'Oro awards. Rybakken picked his favourite gift ideas for the holidays from Finnish Design Shop's selection and told us his best Christmas memory. Read more
Black Friday shopping tips: Veera Salo from Finnish Design Shop’s product team names her favorites
Finnish Design Shop celebrates Black Friday with a 10% discount on the entire selection until November 30th. Assistant Buyer Veera Salo picked her five favorites for taking advantage of the offer. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s Black Friday campaigns: 8 exceptional offers in the spotlight
Late November is a time for joyous discoveries, as our design deals have arrived. Let us introduce you to eight enticing Black Friday finds, guaranteed to bring both delight and an elegant edge for years to come. Explore enduring designs and save up to 30%! Read more
6 Christmas gift picks by graphic designer Swantje Hinrichsen
Swantje Hinrichsen is an art director, graphic designer and illustrator from Germany. Her Christmas gift picks for Finnish Design Shop were chosen with a keen eye for visual language and deep love for Scandinavian design. Read more
Antonia Hamberg’s gift picks
We asked our friends to select the best holiday gifts from Finnish Design Shop. First up in the series of seasonal stories is home gallerist Antonia Hamberg, whose picks are all about joy, coziness and well-being. Read more
6 Christmas gift tips by designer Jonas Wagell
Jonas Wagell, the architect and designer behind the Swedish design studio JWDA, picked six Christmas gifts for his close ones from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Wagell's choices include both design classics and contemporary pieces of Nordic design. Read more
6 Christmas gift picks by blogger Eeva Kolu
Eeva Kolu, author of the Uusi Muusa blog, starts counting days to Christmas in October. She picked six timeless Christmas gifts from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Her choices are ideal for aesthetes, who love coffee and candlelight. Read more
Chair Times – enjoy a movie night or some quality book time with Vitra
Vitra's new full-length documentary film Chair Times takes you on a journey to the history of seating. You can also embark on a literary voyage into design history with Vitra – the Atlas of Furniture Design is packed with over 1000 pages and nearly 5 kilos of in-depth information. Read more
Bokk is a sculptural bottle opener
Bokk by Nedre Foss is a rather unusual bronze sculpture, as you can use it to pop open a beer or a soda bottle. Sigve Knutson’s hand-carved furrows make the unique bottle opener’s surface come alive. 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
Ten years of Klaus Haapaniemi's Taika
The Taika dishware set from Iittala is turning ten years old. In honor of the celebration, the set will be expanded with collector’s mugs, available until the end of 2017. Read more