The Design Library
Designer: Bruno Mathsson
Bruno Mathsson (1907–1988) was one of the most original voices in Scandinavian design. What set him apart was not only his eye for elegant modernist form but also his deep...
Designer: Bruno Mathsson
Bruno Mathsson (1907–1988) was one of the most original voices in Scandinavian design. What set him apart was not only his eye for elegant modernist form but also his deep...
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
Kyllikki Salmenhaara (1915–1981) was a pioneering Finnish ceramic artist whose work helped define mid-century Scandinavian design. Best known for her time at Arabia, Finland’s leading ceramics manufacturer, Salmenhaara created pieces...
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
Kyllikki Salmenhaara (1915–1981) was a pioneering Finnish ceramic artist whose work helped define mid-century Scandinavian design. Best known for her time at Arabia, Finland’s leading ceramics manufacturer, Salmenhaara created pieces...
Margaret T. Nordman
Margaret Travers Nordman (1898–1981) holds a distinguished place in Finnish design history as the first woman in Finland to secure full-time employment in the furniture industry, dedicating her entire professional...
Margaret T. Nordman
Margaret Travers Nordman (1898–1981) holds a distinguished place in Finnish design history as the first woman in Finland to secure full-time employment in the furniture industry, dedicating her entire professional...
7 Reasons to Buy Less, Choose Better, and Live ...
Stand Out Without ShoutingToday’s homes and feeds are filled with familiar styles—and that's the problem. Many designers produced far more than their famous icons. Take Finnish legend Yrjö Kukkapuro. Everyone...
7 Reasons to Buy Less, Choose Better, and Live ...
Stand Out Without ShoutingToday’s homes and feeds are filled with familiar styles—and that's the problem. Many designers produced far more than their famous icons. Take Finnish legend Yrjö Kukkapuro. Everyone...
Nordic Folk Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries:...
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Nordic countries experienced a folk art revival that celebrated the vibrant traditions of rural life. As industrialization swept through Europe, artists and...
Nordic Folk Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries:...
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Nordic countries experienced a folk art revival that celebrated the vibrant traditions of rural life. As industrialization swept through Europe, artists and...
Marimekko: From Failure to Fashion Icon
Marimekko is more than a design house—it's a symbol of fearless creativity and Finnish resilience. Born in 1951 in Helsinki, Marimekko has grown into a globally beloved brand known for...
Marimekko: From Failure to Fashion Icon
Marimekko is more than a design house—it's a symbol of fearless creativity and Finnish resilience. Born in 1951 in Helsinki, Marimekko has grown into a globally beloved brand known for...