Sale picks: 6 colorful design favorites
We handpicked designs from Finnish Design Shop’s summer sale that are perfect for anyone fond of cheerful prints and a colorful decor. The sa… Read more
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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
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
Sale edit: 7 sought-after luminaires
We chose seven light fixtures from the Finnish Design Shop summer sale that you can use to decorate a summer cottage, children’s room or reading corner. The availability of the items is limited, so act quickly! 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, part 2
Our Winter Sale will soon come to an end, but there’s still time to make great sale finds from your favorite brands such as Marimekko, By Lassen and Hay. The stocks are limited so grab these five sale picks before they're gone! Read more
Winter sale: 6 design products to buy now
Don't miss the splendid design finds in Finnish Design Shop's winter sale. We picked six products that will delight fans of quality design. Act quickly, only limited stock is available! Read more
Mid-Season Sale: We picked 8 atmospheric design lamps
Finnish Design Shop's Mid-Season Sale gives you the chance to find timeless design lamps more affordably. We listed eight favorite lamps that are not only versatile but also interesting in terms of their design. Hurry while stocks last, because only a limited number of sale items are available. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Lunch among timeless design classics by Eero Saarinen and Charles & Ray Eames
Furniture by Eero Saarinen and Charles & Ray Eames brings a refreshing dose of 1950s modernism to the newly renovated cafeteria of the Finnish media house A-lehdet. Created with an eye for quality, the interior is clearly intended to stand the test of time. Read more
A summer cabin in a childhood landscape in Pargas
The family of designer Sebastian Jansson had not intended to buy a summer cottage at all. Then a plot practically made for them was put on sale in a familiar location. Read more
Five handy storage units for the home
We chose storage units from Finnish Design Shop’s sale to keep your books, clothes and spice jars in the kitchen in order. Read more
Authentic or not? Case Secto
The lamps of Secto Design are world-renowned. The downside of this success is illegal copying; the fight against it requires strong measures and detective work. Read more
Brilliant yellow and orange – Maija Rasila’s March favorites
Interior designer Maija Rasila describes her favorite products and styles in her Favorites of the month column for Design Stories. This March, she’s inspired by brightly colored details and furniture. Read more
The Karuselli chair represented the dynamic design of its time
The Karuselli chair designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro has been a success in the design world already for over 50 years. How was this Finnish classic born? Read more
The perfect floor plan
The renovation of the apartment took seven months, but it was definitely worth it. The end result is a spacious and open home that also has room for the family’s numerous classic chairs. Take a look at these renovation veterans’ insightful tips! 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
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
Eero Aarnio’s warm and versatile Rattan collection
In the early 1960s, Eero Aarnio designed some curious rattan stools and a lounge chair. Now they are available again as part of the Eero Aarnio Originals collection. Read more
Habitare 2019 – the most interesting stands and new furniture from the fair
During its five days, Habitare provided almost 60,000 visitors with interior decor inspiration and design experiences. This year, the furniture fair in Helsinki was characterized by wooden surfaces, vibrant colors and clear, geometric shapes. See Design Stories' picks! Read more
Virgil Abloh's new installation opens at Vitra Campus
The new summer exhibition at the Fire Station of the Vitra Campus is TWENTYTHIRTYFIVE by Virgil Abloh. Three new products by the American multi-talent will be launched as an exhibition spin-off. Read more
A home in an old schoolhouse
Rosita and Matias had never owned or renovated a house, or even an apartment for that matter. They bought half of a 100-year-old schoolhouse and learned to do it all themselves. Read more
A lengthy renovation prioritized things: “We appreciate our home much more now”
The adversities during the renovation had their purpose. Vuokko and Lauri, who live in the Töölö district of Helsinki, can appreciate their home in a new way, and decorate without pressure. Read more
Jutta and Jani renovated a wooden house from the 1920s: “Here, space has become a new kind of luxury”
Renovating a wooden house in poor condition proved a challenge, but in the end, it was worth it. The move from a loft apartment to the wooden house of their dreams in Turku brought more than a hundred square meters more space. Read more
Le Klint’s popular lamps are pleated by hand in Denmark
Le Klint is a traditional Danish lamp maker known for classic designs dating back to the 1940s. All its products are still handmade in Odense, Denmark. Design Stories interviewed the company’s CEO, Kim Weckstrøm Jensen, who had a career in the army before turning to the field of design. 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
An Artek classic with a new look: The Publics stool is part of Finnish Design Shop's anniversary collection
The Publics stool designed for the interior of the Publics library in Helsinki is part of Finnish Design Shop's 15th anniversary collection. Valerio Di Lucente, the designer of the updated version of the stool, wished to emphasize Alvar Aalto's timeless design and innovative L-leg structure. Read more
Hay's Tray Table – an accidental hit
One of Hay's most popular products, the Tray Table, was born almost accidentally. 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
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
Modern Danish Christmas decor with pieces from the past
Christmas is the time of ornaments and rich colors – even in a minimalist home. Morten Kaaber and Lill Bersang, the couple behind the Danish design company Paper Collective, decorate their home for Christmas with a mix of new ornaments and inherited items. Read more
Apartment fit for demolition became a beautiful, personalized home
Inspired by the 70s, Tanja designed and Jussi executed the renovation of an apartment in Espoo, Finland. The decor is a combination of sumptuous colors, flea-market finds, and design classics. Read more
Trip of a lifetime to Muuto's showroom
In the spring of 2019, Finnish Design Shop arranged a prize draw for customers, in which the first prize was a visit to Muuto's headquarters… Read more
Jirka Väätäinen trusts his intuition in interior decoration: “Items that please me will fit together and usually find their place in my home”
When social media influencer Jirka Väätäinen engages in interior decoration, he is driven by inspiration and experimentation, not practical issues. The first home he bought strengthened his identity. Now he has the courage to trust his instincts. 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
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
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
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