The Stockholm Design Week will be held from February 6 to 12 and from September 5 to 9 in 2023.Stockholm has a lot of places where design events take place, from galleries and showrooms to dinner parties, meetings after fairs, opening cocktails, museums, and cultural centres.Read More →
Julius Olaf Randahl, a Swedish silversmith, created exquisite silver pieces inspired by nature. His work can be found in museums worldwide.Read More →
Kurt Versen (1901-1997), a Swedish lighting designer and manufacturer, settled in the USA in 1930. His practical lamps were featured at the 1951 ‘Good Design’ exhibition.Read More →
Orrefors Glasbruk is a Swedish glassware manufacturer. An ironworks was established in 1726 on the property of Halleberg ( the Orrefors estate), Socken, Småland. Read More →
Glassworks in Kosta CW Nyström and JE Lindberg started the mill in 1871. They acquired land from Jonas Bergstrand, a farmer from Madesjö parish, who owned the land at PukebergRead More →
Electrolux was the first electrical appliance manufacturer to produce a horizontal-cylinder vacuum cleaner. Its flexible hose made it possible to clean in places other floor models could not reach. In 1924, the Electrolux vacuum cleaner was successfully introduced in the U.S. READ MORERead More →
Ola Wihlborg, a Swedish industrial and product designer, creates furniture, lighting, and decorative products for clients worldwide, including IKEA. He has received several awards and grants.Read More →
The Lunning Prize, established in 1951, significantly promoted Scandinavian design by recognizing young talent, enhancing both individual careers and the international reputation of Nordic craftsmanship.Read More →
Jorn Utzon, influenced by modern architects, designed the iconic Sydney Opera House. The construction challenges led to his resignation before completion. (25 words)Read More →
Simon Gate (1883-1945) was a Swedish artisan and designer, known for his work with Orrefors Glass Factory. He was a key figure in Sweden’s modern glass industry, winning recognition at the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. Gate’s designs are featured in major museums.Read More →