Bruno Mathsson was a pioneering Swedish designer and architect known for his innovative bentwood chairs and all-glass structures, blending functionalism and modernism.Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Edvard Hald: A diverse artist and industrial designer, merging Scandinavian sensibility with European influences, revolutionizing glass art at Orrefors and bridging fine art with industrial design.Read More →
The Group of Ten, or Tio-Gruppen, is a Swedish design collective established in 1970, known for their large scale, brightly colored patterns and worldwide exhibitions and distribution.Read More →
Margareta Aberg, a Swedish designer, studied at Konstfackskolan and co-founded an architecture studio. She specialized in interior architecture and designed the Salabim cupboard for Swedfun.Read More →