Nordic design

“This is a design simplicity – Japanese and Nordic – the two sides of the world come together,” says Barry Hirst, co-founder of Pantechnicon’s Liverpudlian, the five-story emporium of food, drink, of culture and design in Belgravia which opened its doors last September. According to Hirst, Pantechnicon is a celebration …

Content of the article NYCxDESIGN Design Days: May 13-18, 2021 Content of the article NEW YORK – For the second time, Nordic Design Diplomacy in New York will open the virtual doors of prestigious Nordic consular residences as part of an engaging conference series focused on design. Nordic Design Diplomacy …

This Mumbai apartment designed and visualized by Limehouse Design Studio balances comfort and minimalism, typical of Scandinavian design. “The owners of the house wanted a clean but stylish home that was imbued with comfort and functionality. The requirement also included the creation of adequate seating while keeping the spaces open …

Scandinavian design is one of design idioms the most fashionable in recent years. Also known as Nordic design, this particular approach to design is mainly related to the geography and weather from northern Europe. Two elements which, associated with strong links with folk crafts and traditions, gave birth to a …

Image by John Mark Arnold via Unsplash Products and articles Nordic design seems to have proliferated this year due to the renewed interest in interior decorations as people spend most of their time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Vlogger Laureen uy, the younger sister of celebrity stylist Liz …

Pair of armchairs, model no. Finn Juhl’s FJ 53 (1953). Phillips Art comes in many forms; it does not exist only in canvases or on the screen. To celebrate this truth, auction house Phillips recently announced that it will launch on September 11 its first online auction dedicated to highly …

Over the last decade, the definition of luxury has moved away from ostentation and garishness to be sleek and subtle … a refined aesthetic that speaks more of quality and materials. Under this renewed concept, craftsmanship, local materials, minimalist design and the classic “less is more” find their relevance. The …

The Kolho series combines coiled Scandinavian plywood with angular Formica planers. Courtesy of Perttu Saksa Formica laminate, the ubiquitous material for 1950s kitchen and dining counters, now covers tables and chairs by Kolho, a Made by Choice collection inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and …

The increasingly delicate question of cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation offers few easy answers, but sometimes examples of fair exchange do occur. ‘Silent Beauty: Nordic and East-Asian Interaction’ at the Ateneum art museum in Helsinki aims to advocate for such an encounter. Picking up where ‘Japanomania in the Nordic Countries …

Focusing exclusively on unique contemporary works, limited edition pieces and collectibles, Graphic design brings together established designers and emerging talents whose practices and originality contribute to the development of the Nordic design scene from August 30 to September 1. Showcasing both internationally renowned practitioners and local talent, Chart Design presents …