the exhibition brought together an assortment of 39 objects¿chairs, tables, ceramics and glass works, lamps, a coat rack, a clock¿that provide a general view of the latest trends in swedish design of objects for daily use and show how a society can develop a very simple yet elegant way of life surrounded by functional and economical objects. the exhibition was organized with logistical support from the embassy of sweden in washington and the swedish institute in stockholm.