Iittala’s Raami tableware is designed for good moments
Jasper Morrison likes to design objects that create a good atmosphere. That was also his goal with Iittala’s brand-new Raami tableware collection. Read more
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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
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
The Swedish Nationalmuseum showcases a masterpiece by Finnish glassblowers
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
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
The limitless joy of prints and colors
Klaus Haapaniemi and Mia Wallenius’ home in Victoria Park, East London is a testing platform for Haapaniemi’s enchanting animal and nature-themed products. The interior design of their home proves that richness of prints and colors can be harmonious and controlled. Read more
5 tips for setting a festive table
Go for a bold but relaxed setting. A creative way of decorating is more important than identical glassware and plates. Read more
Ultima Thule and the feel of material
Tapio Wirkkala’s glassware line, Ultima Thule, took its shape from Nordic nature. In 2018, the Finnish design classic celebrates its 50th anniversary. 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
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
Teatime with friends warms up cool evenings
A steaming cup of tea is great for chilly autumn nights. You can easily make everyday teatimes more festive with new dishes and a beautiful table setting. We picked out six lovely mugs and teapots from the selection at Finnish Design Shop! Read more
Aino Aalto – the strict functionalist
Aino Aalto brought the modern interior design ideals that she thought were practical to Finland. Read more
Fiskars Summer House draws on art for inspiration
What would it look like in Marie Gullichsen’s greenhouse, Rut Bryk’s sauna room or on Tove Jansson’s veranda? The Fiskars Summer House exhibition presents nine rooms that interesting contemporary designers have designed for artists they admire. Read more
The perfectly timeless Kartio
Kaj Franck's Kartio glasses are a prime example of sustainable design. Read more
A vibrant spring brunch
A long spring breakfast, with all the trimmings, is always a good idea. Check out our recipes and treat your loved ones to a delicious asparagus classic, oven pancake and blood grapefruit Bellinis. 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
The best pastas for a fall weekend
A filling pasta dish is the perfect comfort food for cool fall evenings. Save these quick and easy recipes and prepare restaurant-quality pasta at home – delicious sausage pasta for meat-eaters and spicy pumpkin pasta for vegetable lovers. Read more
TOP 5: Most liked photos on Instagram in July
We listed the photos with the most likes from Finnish Design Shop’s Instagram followers in July. The key trends were different shades of brown, timeless design classics and Marimekko’s fall home collection. Read more
Ultima Thule's 50th anniversary will be celebrated in hues of blue
Iittala will be celebrating 50 years of the Ultima Thule series, one of Tapio Wirkkala's masterpieces, in a new rain colored blue tone. This will be the first time the icy clear series will feature colored glass. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Hygge your home today – 6 tips for success
The first months of winter are perfect for practising Hygge, Danish for relaxing and lounging comfortably at home. The hygge feeling will be enhanced with voluminous blankets, soft velvet pillows, rugs and ambient lights. Create a lounging corner in your home, where you can retreat to with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. Read more
Cecilie Manz, what makes a design classic?
Separat is an elegant space divider with a wooden frame and leather joints. Danish designer Cecilie Manz had carried the idea with her for a decade, and the collaboration with the Finnish manufacturer Nikari turned out to be a perfect match. Read more
Miia and Willem’s home is one of a kind
A row house built in the late 1940s in Herttoniemi, Helsinki includes a home whose residents shun conventional solutions. Read more
Amos Rex is a new landmark in Helsinki
The new art museum Amos Rex opens its doors in downtown Helsinki after the construction work, which took two and a half years to complete. The museum partially located underground was designed by JKMM Architects. 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
A chapel on the island of Kemiö: “Here we have everything that we have always dreamed about”
Heikki and Kaija Siren’s sea chapel inspired a place for quiet that has everything a person needs. Read more
1960s rowhouse with charming small eccentricities
There are homes where people live for a long time. Despite eccentricities – or perhaps because of them – they have a pleasant atmosphere. 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
A Helsinki home inspired by 1950s design
Susanna and Mikko renovated their one-bedroom apartment in Punavuori, Helsinki with a precise purpose in mind for each square meter. They succeeded with the help of a good carpenter. The ideas for materials and colors come from 1950s design. Read more
Three rooms in Kreuzberg
The romantically derelict Kreuzberg stole Stiina’s heart. The atmospheric home in Berlin is decorated with Finnish and Scandinavian design as well as flea market finds. Read more
In the peace of the city
Is it possible to live in an architect-designed house in Helsinki in such a way that the best neighborhood playground is the natural forest nearby? It actually is. 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
The Golden Bell Savoy pendant by Alvar Aalto shows the passing of time
Artek's A330S pendant lamp, also as known as the Golden Bell, has been a part of the Restaurant Savoy in Helsinki since the very beginning. The Golden Bell Savoy, which develops a beautiful patina over time, has also become a favorite in contemporary interiors. Read more
Monochrome Christmas
Sanna sticks to a palette of black and white even at Christmas, adding a cozy seasonal feel to her home with candles, ornaments and flowers. Read more
Create the Christmas feel with carefully thought-out details
A Christmas home emphasizes warmth, peace and a festive feel – in other words, genuine and truly meaningful things. Instead of red, try something like festive blue and gold in interior decoration and focus on beautiful details. These ideas will help you create yourself a timeless, beautiful Christmas feel – check out five tips by an interior journalist! 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
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