Best In Show: Stockholm Furniture Fair 2017.

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Stockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair form the world’s largest meeting place for Scandinavian design. This event has developed into a melting pot where everyone who’s connected to, or is interested in Scandinavian design meets. So why the hell weren’t we there in person, you ask? Please don’t get me started. Alas, let’s not despair. Social media, press releases and our daily detective work ensure nobody misses out. Today we bring you our roundup of event highlights and best new gear unveiled at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2017.

Ummmm… Might want to prepare yourself for a scroll-a-thon!

INSTALLATIONS.

Photography by Mathias Nero.

Sulla Bocca di Tutti (On Everybody’s Lips) by Note Design Studio // The coveted task of creating the central Design Bar at this year’s fair was awarded to Note Design Studio. Adopting the concept of ‘Sulla bocca di tutti’ (meaning “on everybody’s lips”), the studio’s goal was to create a warm, inspirational and generous experience. “The Design Bar is a full-scale restaurant that only exists for one week. This opens a door to many creative possibilities and we really want to take advantage of this opportunity and create something exciting. Over the years we have spent many wonderful hours in the Design Bar, and now we want to capture this feeling in our design. It is our ambition to create a space that feels warm, visual and inviting for everyone,” shares Note Design Studio’s Johannes Karlström.

Images courtesy of Hayon Studio.

Jaime Hayón’s Pavilion Installation // Jaime Hayón was this year’s Guest of Honour, which saw the prolific Spanish designer create a pop-up design pavilion at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. The pavilion hosted Hayón DNA gallery – a mini retrospective of Hayón’s work, grouped into themes that have been his ongoing influence, such as ‘sculpting form’, ‘fantasy’, ‘flora fauna’, ‘folk culture’ and ‘craft heritage’.

Photography by Kristofer Johnsson.

‘Designed To Last’ by Residence & ArkDes with Kråkvik&D’Orazio // Curated by Karin Åberg Waern, Hanna Nova Beatrice and hosted at ArkDes (Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design), ‘Designed to Last’ exhibition launched during Stockholm Design Week 2017. Reflecting on some of the most important issues currently facing the design industry – sustainability and designing for the long term – the exhibition features a number of designers and architects and ways in which they see their role in a rapidly evolving, throwaway society. The exhibition was designed by Norway’s leading stylist duo Kråkvik&D’Orazio. Stay tuned for more very soon.

GREENHOUSE & OTHER EMERGING DESIGNERS.

Vancouver studio Knauf and Brown took home the Rising Star award.

Belcarra Floor Light by Knauf & Brown.

Elli Mirror by Knauf & Brown.

Knauf and Brown at Greenhouse // Vancouver studio Knauf and Brown were this year’s Winners of the Editors Choice Awards, having been recognised as the fair’s Rising Star. It’s absolutely not difficult to see why, as the duo’s collection is incredibly elegant and nothing short of brilliant.

Bento by YUUE Design at Greenhouse // Bento is an interactive portable lamp designed by YUUE Design. “To turn on the lamp is as intuitive as pulling the band on the top. The light gently goes on automatically. Reversing the action will turn off the lamp. The structure is made possible thanks to the extendable pole and a flexible silicone lampshade. The cylinder chamber even allows for storage for small objects.”

SOMA by Studio Marfa.

BRETON by Studio Marfa.

LUNAR Table by Studio Marfa.

Studio Marfa at Greenouse // Hamburg-based Studio Marfa presented several new pieces, such as the SOMA Chair, BRETON shelf and LUNAR table. TheSOMA Chair interprets the draft of a lounge chair in an easy way. Limited through the stainless steel frame and shaped with vertical elements of a cantilever chair, SOMA generates a flexible and body adapting space. Inspired by the insignificant structure of wood paneling in concrete buildings, BRETON captures the beauty of this natural influence. In contrast to the heavy concrete surface the thin brass mountings support a light, almost levitating look. The LUNAR Table tells the story of new beginnings in a far away world – the childlike fantasies about infinite space and the incredible expectations in what may be hidden there.

Babu by TORU.

Clop Chair by TORU.

Pony Stool by TORU.

TORU at Greenouse // TORU is a young Barcelona-based craft and design company that produce beautiful, simply designed furniture featuring exquisite materials. All the products are handmade by local artisans, and are either unique or produced in small series. The first three pieces of the Toru collection have been designed as a dialogue between the material and the symbol, between what is and what it represents – a mixture of ideas and sensations turned into objects by Jordi Ribaudí.

Dowel Stool by Mr Frag.

Cloud Table by Mr Frag.

Mr.Fräg at Greenhouse // Australian designer Frag Woodall, aka Mr.Fräg, presented his Dowel Stool, Cloud Table and Matisse Low Chair (not shown). Although we’ve featured both the table and the stool in the past, I think it’s worth while giving these pieces another round of applause.

Dowel is a family of stools that celebrate a rich combination of materials with polished solid brass or black seat and simple turned timber legs. Cloud series is a collection of three small occasional tables with tops manufactured in white Carrera marble with a honed silk surface, and legs turned out of American White Oak with a traditional Danish soap finish. Gorgeous.

Rose Coffee Table, Barocche Mirror & Halo Vase by Nikolai Kotlarczyk.

Barocche Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk, photographed inside the Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen.

Nikolai Kotlarczyk at Greenhouse // Our much loved Copenhagen-based Australian contributor, Nikolai Kotlarczyk (hooray!), presented his debut collection that references the aesthetic, ritualistic and emotive aspects of the catholic church in central Europe.

The series highlights the apparent contradictions of the church, a conflict of modesty and opulence, masculinity and feminism, modernity and tradition. These contradictions are highlighted through objects that mix robust materials with hazy transparencies, honest reflections with abstract figures, and feminine colourways with tribal motifs. The ritualistic act of the offering, the use of architectural mandalas and the idea of self reflection are all explored within the series. Go Nikolai!

R255 by Zsuzsanna Horvath & Ariane Relander. Photo by Ville Vappula.

Sentinelle by Zsuzsanna Horvath & Ariane Relander. Photo by Ville Vappula.

Sila by Zsuzsanna Horvath & Ariane Relander. Photo by Ville Vappula.

Zsuzsanna Horvath & Ariane Relander at Greenouse // Hungary-born, Helsinki-based architect and designer Zsuzsanna Horvath joined forces with French-Finish designer Ariane Relander for an exhibition at Greenhouse 2017. The duos joint project, R255 easy chair, carries a strong graphic and minimal aesthetic which has taken it’s shape in the research of a sharp geometric profile and a hypnotic identity. The chair, made of 9mm moulded plywood, features a sculptural red seat, with thin black lines frame that creates an appearance of an elegant drawing.

Selection of pieces at Örnsbergsauktionen 2017 by emerging designers. Photography by Viktor Sjödin.

Candlesticks by Malwina Kleparska. Photography by Viktor Sjödin.

Branch by Farreol Babin. Photography by Viktor Sjödin.

Glass & Steel Chair by Fredrik Paulsen. Photography by Viktor Sjödin.

Örnsbergsauktionen 2017: An Auction of Work by Emerging Talents // Örnsbergsauktionen organised their 6th annual exhibition, produced by Kristoffer Sundin, Fredrik Paulsen, and Simon Klenell. This artist operated auction house for studio produced design and craft features experimental, small scale or one-off pieces that were auctioned at the end of Stockholm Design Week 2017.

‘Under Bar Himmel’ by Aalto University Students // A group of 12 Furniture Design masters students from Helsinki’s Aalto University presented a range of chairs made with nothing other than galvanised steel rods (in three thicknesses). Wild.

Mountain Mirror by Elkeland.

Ovo-ovO by Elkeland.

Woven Mirrors by Elkeland. Photo by Benita Marcussen & Set design by Pernille Andersen.

Woven Mirrors by Elkeland.

Elkeland at Perspective Studio // Stockholm’s concept store Perspective Studio hosted Elkeland – an independent design studio located in a small cabin in the remote Danish countryside, founded by Ida Elke. From her studio, Ida engages in small scale production of peculiar objects for unconventional homes. Objects on show included Woven Mirrors & Mountain Mirrors and Ovo-ovO.

FURNITURE & LIGHTING.

Ilse Crawford next to her Sturdy Stools designed for Made By Hand. Photo by Felix Odell.

Detail of Sturdy Stool. Photo by Ditte Isager.

Sturdy Stools Series by Ilse Crawford for Made By Hand // Manufactured by Made By Hand to their exacting standards, the Sturdy Stool collection pays respect to Danish craftsmanship and addresses our normal human needs – upgrading them to make a stool that is visceral, solid and special. Designed by Studioilse, the Sturdy Stool is strong and familiar, based on the idea of the ladder, for ease of use. Its signature is a series of chunky rings in brushed steel and an aluminium skirt.

Arrow Collection by Erik Petter Järkil for Austere // During Stockholm Design Week 2017, Austere design store launched at Alma, Stockholm’s super cool new member’s club for creatives. The shop is run jointly by Alma and Austere and offers international design – both unique products designed specifically for Alma, as well as a selection of other brands carefully curated by the team behind Austere. Designed by Erik Petter Järkil and inspired by historic Nordic architecture and symbolism, Arrow Collection debuted during the week, with chair and stool design being personal favourites from the collection.

Lucky Chair by Luka Stepan for Blä Station // With a distinct 1960s vibe, Lucky is made from form-pressed timber veneer, resulting in a familiar shape, which also feels completely new and unique. Personality plus = extreme love!

Furnishing Utopia // Often credited as the first minimalists, the Shakers and their furniture have inspired countless modernist and contemporary designers all over the world. Yet with their presence confined to just a few sites in the United States, people rarely have the opportunity to experience Shaker objects in person and in context. Launched last year, Furnishing Utopia’s mission is to provide designers with direct exposure to original Shaker artifacts and demonstrate how the group’s ideas still prove influential. In Stockholm this year, the american brand showcased new pieces by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, Norm Architects, Studio Gorm, Anderssen & Voll, Bertjan Pot, Vera & Kyte, amongst others.

Dini Sofa by Andreas Engesvik and Big Sur Coffee Table by Simon Klenell & Kristoffer Sundin for Fogia.

Supper Round Table by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia.

Jord Sofa by Nichetto Studio for Fogia.

Stool by Note Design Studio for Fogia.

Luft by Nichetto Studio for Fogia.

New Products from Fogia // Swedish brand Fogia presented four new design collaborations with designers Luca Nichetto, Nina Jobs, TAF Arkitekter, and Simon Klenell & Kristoffer Sundin. The brand’s new collection for 2017 is characterised by a distinct Scandinavian style, while challenging the international furniture scene with new, exciting design languages and innovative material selections.

Han by Goula Figuera for Faro Barcelona.

Nit by Goula Figuera for Faro Barcelona.

Faro Barcelona // Faro Barcelona traveled for the first time to participate at the Stockholm Furniture & Lighting Fair. Faro showcased a carefully-chosen selection of their latest developments, many of which showcased simple but clever ideas that reinterpret the concept of lighting.

Carl Hansen Reissue CH23 // Carl Hansen & Son relaunched Danish modernist Hans J Wegner’s CH23 dining chair, which was designed at the same time as his famous Wishbone chair. The CH23 completes the set of four chairs Wegner designed as his first collection for the Danish brand.

Modern Line Sofa designed by Greta M. Grossman for Gubi.

TS Desk designed by GamFratesi for Gubi.

New furniture from Gubi // Gubi presented several new designs from the award-winning duo GamFratesi, where the new editions of Beetle and Masculo Collections were in focus (not shown). The TS Collection, also by GamFratesi, expanded to include a desk design, while new versions of the classic Modern Line Sofa and Lounge Chair by Greta M. Grossman were also presented.

Daniel Rybakken Collection for Artek // Norwegian designer Daniel Rybakken has collaborated with furniture company Artek in a new collection of mirrors, storage and seating. True to Finish brand’s celebrated aesthetics, Rybakken’s pieces address the question of what it means to be a contemporary Artek product.

Result Chair and Pyramid Table reissued by HAY // Danish brand HAY and furniture manufacturer Ahrend are reproducing a collection of mid-century chairs and a table originally designed by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) in the late 1950s. Both designs were typically used in Danish schools throughout the 1960s and 70s, and were designed by Kramer and Rietveld while they were both working for Ahrend.

Kasthall’s New Rug Collection // Kasthall’s design studio has put particular emphasis on future development with the company’s design legacy as its point of departure. The theme of the 2017 collection is Arrival of Origin, featuring a beautiful new collection of hand tufted rugs. Kasthall combines LOOP-technology with a new three-dimensional technique for tufting, using the best of traditional craftsmanship.

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