The beginning of all things
catalogue 2011
The beginning of all things. An idea is born somewhere in somebody’s mind – the beginning of all the stories behind all the things that form our collection. Jonas Hakaniemi constructed a dimmerable lamp out of an empty matchbox, a LED light and a battery during a workshop at school. A simple yet brilliant idea. Today it is an award-winning product made of aluminium plate and a fluorescent light, but the idea remains the same.
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cobalt CATHARINA KIPPEL Catharina Kippel has continued to explore the theme of her classic Bono collection, adding a deep tone of cobalt blue to her designs. “I have based the design on basic shapes and played with stripes on a deep cobalt blue background combined with white bone china. I wanted to capture a fresh feeling inviting you to the dinner table.” Cobalt-based blue pigments have been used since ancient times for jewelry and paints, and to impart a distinctive blue tint to glass and ceramics. The Cobalt collection consists of hand-painted jugs, bowls, plates and mugs.
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FIA NINA JOBS
barbara NINA JOBS Both have their own distinctive character, both originate from the same idea. Nina Jobs has created two mouthblown carafes for wine and water, or to be used as flower vases. The accompanying crystal ball can be used as a stopper, or can nestle at the bottom of the vase, adding a vibrant touch of colour. “Barbara got her bouncy, inflated, roundish look from the children’s character Barbapapa. Her sister Fia is taller and more elegant in appearance, but just as playful. They sure are of the same breed.”
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QUAKE Gustaf Nordenskiöld “Quake is based on a mug of thin clay, shaken to randomly form its own unique shape. A combination of craft and random impact creating a natural shape that cannot be made in any other way. The shape makes the user aware of his or her actions; how to hold the mug, how to drink? These are central themes in my work; the forces of nature and chance, and the interface between man and object. Quake also clarifies the clay as a material, by showing its formability in its non-burnt state. It is like a small, useful sculpture, with a variation in its form that doesn’t tire the hand or the eye.” Gustaf Nordenskiöld has been Head of Design at several Swedish fashion companies, but his passion has always been the fields of art and craft. More often than using his hands, he uses his elbows, head or even his face to form the material. Quake is available in three different combined pairs; light blue/light aqua, sand/dark aqua, and white/white. 32 | tabletop
TIMO TIMO SARPANEVA A glass for both hot and cold drinks, with a shape that fits in both small and big hands. The Timo Glass is heat resistant, making it durable against sudden temperature changes, like when pouring boiling hot coffee into a cold glass. Professor Timo Sarpaneva (1926 – 2006) was convinced that even a simple everyday object can possess architectural qualities. In many of his designs, which can be found in museums around the world, as well as in the Timo Glass, the glass itself is sculpted solid rather than drawn and blown. “Glass is the finest of all materials, the way it can be worked and the way it achieves its form is unique among materials. It metamorphoses from a viscous mass to clear crystalline objects. It is capricious and difficult; it is a material which lives many lives.”
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GLOBE ULLA CHRISTIANSSON
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“In the old days, fine glassware used to have a polished base. When designing the Globe glasses, I stopped the polishing process half-way through, leaving the circular base matt polished. This circular shape mirrors the round shape of the glass.�   Ulla Christiansson has extended her classic Globe collection with a wine glass and a carafe, all with the same characteristic matt polished base.
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UMBRA Signe Persson Melin A smooth, glazed surface with a tactile rough rim for a secure grip. Umbra is made out of Ruby stone, a brown and red clay that Signe Persson-Melin chose because of its varied earthy colour. The stoneware is fired at over 1200°C, making it very strong despite being thin, as well as dishwasher-safe and ovenproof. Signe has a wealth of experience after 50 years in the ceramics industry, but also in the fields of metal and glass, as well as in many public works. In 1985 she became Sweden’s first professor of design, and among the many prizes she has received over the years is the Elle Deco International Design Award in 2007 for Umbra.
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PICK UP
TRAY
StIg Ahlström
Rolf Sinnemark
Stig Ahlström’s Pick Up are both serving tongs and chopsticks. Pick Up can be used everywhere the kitchen for cooking, eating and serving. Pick Up comes in wood as well as in heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe plastic.
Three solid and functional trays in wood for all kinds of uses. Stacked together they have the appearance of a Chinese temple. The integrated feet provide stability. The trays come in natural wood, black or white.
WHALE TONGs
SPIN
David Mayhew
Marie-Louise Hellgren
Use them as a pair of serving tongs or as a salad set. Whale Tongs are made with a simple, yet ingenious magnetic hinge that makes them easy to separate for cleaning. David Mayhew found inspiration for the shape in a whale’s tail disappearing into the depths, and is a symbol for his commitment in the Save the Whales Foundation. The handcrafted wooden tongs in jamjuree wood are suited for serving salads and other foods.
A small kit for coffee or tea. Marie-Louise Hellgren has included a practical and spiral-shaped little saucer that also can be used as a lid for the mug, and a stirrer in teak. Spin is made of stoneware.
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BLOND THE RELIEF GROUP A raised pattern of dots and stripes adds tactility and visuality to a classic design. Blond is made of new bone china, and consists of different cups, saucers, plates and bowls. The dinner set was invented by the Relief Group more than 10 years ago under the leadership of Signe Persson Melin, Sweden’s first professor of ceramics.
TRINITY
MELIN
Lisa Hilland
Signe Persson-Melin
Use it as a block candle holder, or fill it with candles, snacks, sweets, or personal trinkets. Lisa Hilland’s Trinity is made out of solid stoneware, and slides open to accommodate many different objects in a straightforward arrangement.
“Many years ago, I designed a unique teapot for an exhibition. That’s when the idea of the detachable handle was born.” A clean and classic design with a detachable handle in nickel-plated and matt-polished brass. Signe Persson-Melin, who made her breakthrough during the legendary modernist H55 exhibition in 1955, is one of Sweden’s most renowned designers and also its first professor in glass and ceramics.
BONO MUGS
BONO bowls
Catharina Kippel
Catharina Kippel
A family of four. Catharina Kippel’s Bono mugs have patterns inspired by swallows, falling rain, nets and sprouts in springtime. Available in a large version (40 cl) with handle, and in a smaller version (25 cl) without handle.
A family of three. Catharina Kippel’s Bono bowls with an animated pattern of dripping water.
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PIPETTE Camilla Kropp Exact measures of oil and vinegar for the table in balanced simplicity. Camilla Kropp has devised new functionality for the well-known instruments used in laboratories and pharmacies. The Pipette bottles refine the centuries-old design to conquer a new context.
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FOCUS Magnus Löfgren Mouth-blown glass and chrome-plated lids. Magnus Löfgren’s Focus Vase has grown into a little family with its various sizes. The vases are perfect for a single flower, as well as a whole bouquet.
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mistel pia tÜrnell Pia TÜrnell’s mistletoe lasts all year long. A collection of shimmering white stoneware, with silvery berries and fine grey lines. Playing with tradition, the mistletoe as a symbol of Christmas and of the kiss dances on the surface in an intertwined choreography. Available as a candleholder and a serving plate, both made in decorated and glazed stoneware.
rillo lina meier Functional simplicity combined with tactile sensibility. Lina Meier’s Rillo is made with an inner and outer layer in stoneware, keeping the beverage hot while fingers remain cool. The surfaces of the ceramic carafe and mugs are ribbed, making them both pleasant and easy to handle.   After graduating in 2007 from Central Saint Martins College in London, Lina Meier started her own company. She collaborates with Sara KeranenGramner under the name Studio Yra, combining graphical expression and product design.   Rillo can be used for all kinds of beverages all year round, and is perfect for a warm mulled wine.
Nightlight pia törnell Pia Törnell has designed an updated version of a classic utility. “To carry when dusk falls. The night candle holder, our companion through time, in a modern form. Like a threedimensional graphic sign. Stringent geometry combined with soft organic forms.” Pia worked for many years as a designer at the renowned porcelain manufacturer Rörstrand, and also has made designs for companies such as Arabia and Hackman as well as the Museum of Architecture in Stockholm. She runs the StudioK design studio together with her husband, combining product design with artistry. Nightlight is available in black, grey and white powder coated aluminium.
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LOTUS Kristina Stark The Lotus hurricane lantern comes in two sizes. The larger lantern accommodates standard taper candles and block candles. The smaller lantern is designed for tealight candles. Lotus consists of a glass tube, a steel handle and a polyresin base.
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NORDIC LIGHT Jonas Grundell Shape it in any way you want. Jonas Grundell’s classic foldable candelabra Nordic Light is made of partially lacquered rubber wood, with a connecting iron axis. Available as a four-arm or seven-arm model in black, red, grey and white.
NORDIC shine Jonas Grundell A classic design piece with a brand new expression. Jonas Grundell’s classic Nordic Light has been given a new glossy finish, with three layers of lacquer as shiny as a Steinway grand piano. Available in red, black or white.
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LIGHT RUNNER marie thurnauer A set of candles; blocks of wood. Let it occupy just as much space as seems fit. Marie Thurnauer’s candle holder pays tribute to modernist Scandinavian design even though she is French. Light Runner is made in solid wood blocks held together by soft square-cut pieces of leather, and comes in red, white, black and grey.
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LAVA Louise Hederström “You cannot control everything; the dripping wax is part of the design!” Dripping candle wax only adds beauty to Lava candle holders – candle wax will drip and run, generating soft, natural lava-like shapes. Louise Hederström’s new bone china candle holder is also stackable to make a larger decorative feature, and can be easily stowed away in a cupboard when not in use. Lava is available in three sizes and variations, in white and in different shades of grey and pale green.
TOP LIGHT Lena Bergström What to do with all the empty bottles? Insert Top Light’s metal candle ring into old bottles and carafes to give them a new life. Lena Bergström’s Top Light is made of stainless steel.
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SHELL Magnus Löfgren Light a tealight candle in the recessed base, and see the glow of the flame mirrored in the nickel-plated hinged lid. With the Shell, Magnus Löfgren has devised a design that transcends fashions and market trends. The Shell is made of polished, nickel-plated brass.
Silver light Magnus Löfgren Put a candle in the candle holder and see the flame reflected in the silver-plated disc set upright in the glass base. Magnus Löfgren’s Silver Light strives to create the same archetypical expression as with his Shell candle holder. Silver Light is made of solid clear glass and polished stainless steel.
FURNITURE
BJÖRK Lena Bergström “The birch, a tree that can be found all over Sweden, is my inspiration for the Björk collection. The expression in the woven structure comes from the black and white trunk of the birch and the leather represents the inside of the bark. The rug forms a beautiful flat textile surface in the home, as natural as stone or wood. To me the rugs are like poetry, like a quiet whisper in the room.” Lena Bergström has expanded her Björk collection with a stool, available in two sizes. “The stool is a natural part of the Björk collection, just like the stumps in a birch forest. They are a piece of furniture that is light and soft in its expression.” The colour tones of Björk create a marbled effect through a warp of cotton intertwined with a weft in wool, known not only for its softness, but also for its built-in resistance to soiling thanks to its natural oils.
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TABLO MAGNUS LÖFGREN Magnus Löfgren’s Tablo Tray Table has a high rim to prevent things from slipping off. Tablo, which comes in two heights, can also be used as a side table, for plants, or as a set of tables in front of the sofa. Now available in teak, as well as in black lacquered rubber wood.
uman lena bergström Lena Bergström has used the same mix of cotton and wool for her Uman rugs as she did with Björk, and thus they have the same natural softness and resistance to dirt. It also comes with Björk’s characteristic leather edging. “Uman is the Sami word for Umeå Älv, the river that runs straight through northern Sweden. Just like the river, Uman demands space. It wants to be seen. One could say that Uman is a colourful cousin of the Björk rugs. You can see the family resemblance in the leather edging and the flat textile surface. My inspiration comes in part from the use of colours in Sami culture, which I have blended with my own palette. You could say that Uman is a multicoloured, minimalist, wool rag rug.”
family chairs Lina Nordqvist
“I’m fascinated with objects, and I like when they have their own precious individuality, something beyond mere function.” Lina Nordqvist’s Family Chairs were presented as a graduation project at Beckmans College of Design with the aim of exploring the Swedish tradition of stick back chairs, and taking the concept of a very economic use of wood into a contemporary setting. A boisterous family where each member aspires to stand out as more than plain furniture objects. In 2009, the chairs were awarded with the Accent on Design Award in New York, and in 2010, the Swedish Elle Deco’s Design Award. They are also part of MoMA Store’s collection. Family chairs are available in natural beech wood, as well as in white and black lacquer.
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Step Karl Malmvall Functional yet decorative, a standalone interior object in high gloss colour. Red, black, or white. After use, why not place it hanging on the wall as a graphical addition? “We have more and more stuff in our homes: electrical gadgets, kitchen appliances, etc. We utilise our apartments from the floor all the way up to the ceiling. I want to leave the stepladder readily available on the wall, instead of hiding it away in a closet. Just fold it and hang it on the wall. It’s only 50 mm thick, and always ready to be used.”
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WING SARA SZYBER No front and no back. The drawers in Sara Szyber’s Wing furniture collection are accessible from both sides. Sara has also added the Wing Chair to her collection of every-day life companions. A distinct figure, immediate materiality, a focused presence. A chair on the move. The back slightly inclined. The back legs flexed. Just what is necessary to raise the chair above the ordinary.
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TWIST TABLE philip edis Both a table and a shelf. Twist Table’s circular planes pivot around the axis, making it adjustable to your needs. Philip Edis found inspiration for his simple and space-saving device at the circus: “As a child, I was entranced by the clowns spinning hula hoops. With Twist Table I want to transmute that beautiful movement into a single, yet adjustable image.” Twist Table is available in white and grey.
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CLOUD Lisa widén Cloud slides on its hidden curved rail to provide a comfortable sitting position for anyone, accommodating both tall and small. A contemporary design with a hint of the 1950s, a play on tradition, twisting conventions ever so slightly. Lisa Widén’s graduation project from Beckmans College of Design has surprisingly modest dimensions, and will fit into any interior without dominating it. “Imagine being able to rest on a cloud! My aim was to create an upholstered chair that would be comfortable for everyone, a reclining chair that adapts to the user’s body, not the other way round.” Lisa found inspiration for her small, comfy design while on a flight. “I looked down at the soft cotton wool clouds and just wanted to dive down into them. If anything, I think that Cloud symbolises abandon and sublime softness.”
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ARROW gustav hallén Three jackets, or one bicycle? Gustav Hallén has solved your storage problems with Arrow hanger. It can support hefty loads when open, but is just as useful for hanging a freshly ironed shirt and a pair of trousers. When retracted, there are still three hooks on which to hang various items. “I found my inspiration while out sailing. Larger boats have a step folded into the mast, ready to be opened when rigging the sails. It is a perfect solution for a contemporary hanger, except that my version works both when open and retracted, while also being an eye-catching decorative detail.” Arrow can adorn the wall all by itself, or why not get several, and create patterns? Arrow is made of powder-coated aluminium, and is now available in a larger version as well.
WAVE NANNI HOLÉN One or two or more. Wave can extend as far as you like, simply attach more hangers. Nanni Holén’s organic design turns a hanger into something more, as well as creating a pattern of pointing shadows.
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ORDER GABRIELLA GUSTAFSON Gabriella Gustafson has brought together different hanger types and hooks in one continuous shape. The stand even includes an integrated double hanger especially for trousers. A design that is both functional and sculptural, and suitable for both confined and open spaces. “There are always clothes piling up on the floor and discarded on chairs in the bedroom. I wanted to bring a little order to it all, but not too much. More like lifting up the pile onto a stand that is not too neutral when it is empty, more like a sculpture.” Order is made of lacquered steel tubing.
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UMBRELLA STAND Eva Schildt No more wet umbrellas dripping all over the hall. Eva Schildt’s umbrella stand is made of a soft artificial sponge, contrasting against an austere lacquered steel frame. “I wanted to create an object that was more of a sculpture than a product, in the sense that an umbrella is something that protects us and directs water away from us, while the sponge is something which draws water in, and is its polar opposite.”
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GARDENER’S SOFA & TABLE EVA SCHILDT A garden bench or a trellis for vines and flowers, or both? And a table with a birdbath on a stick. Eva Schildt’s Gardener’s Sofa and Table transform classic outdoor furniture into light objects that are easily anchored for stability. Available in grey or green.
VITEMÖLLA A&E DESIGN A&E Design think before they sit. That is why you can find Vitemölla in more than 200 museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate Modern in London. As a director’s chair, Vitemölla is suitable for everyday indoor and outdoor use. The renowned A&E Design office, with Hans Eirich and Tom Ahlström, has received the Excellent Swedish Design Award for Vitemölla, which is available in white, grey or black.
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lighting
BOX LIGHT JONAS HAKANIEMI Your hand is the dimmer. Open Box Light and light floods out, or just leave a narrow slit as a night light. “Less is more is my motto. Just touch the light! Create your own light by sliding the lid.” The idea of Box Light was born in a workshop, when Jonas Hakaniemi made a lamp from a simple matchbox, combining it with a LED light and a battery. Today, Box Light is made of aluminium, with a low energy fluorescent light bulb, and was awarded with an Honourable Mention at the Red Dot Design Award 2009. “Scandinavian design is all about timelessness and good quality objects. It has inner spirit, not just outer shapes. I hope to do more furniture design in the future, and I hope to produce beautiful and easy-to-use objects that make everyday life easier.”
WORK LAMP form us with love A garage lamp for your living room. “We wanted to make a lamp using as little material as possible. The traditional construction lamp was already there: you can drop it, treat it roughly, it’s an everyday do-it-all object. We just had to give it a better appearance!” Work Lamp by designer trio Form Us With Love received an Honourable Mention at I.D. Magazine’s 2010 Annual Design Review. It is available in 24 K gold, and in chrome.
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CORD LAMP form us with love Instead of letting the cord mess up the decor, the design trio Form Us With Love combines a larger size globe bulb, textile cord and steel tube as well as a dimmer in a simple yet characteristic product: the Cord Lamp.
BLOCK LAMP HARRI KOSKINEN Harri Koskinen’s frozen light bulb Block Lamp is a modern classic. Since entering Design House Stockholm’s collection in 1997, the Block Lamp has received numerous awards, and became part of MoMA’s permanent collection in 2000. In 2009 Harri received the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize, Scandinavia’s most prominent design award. The chairman of the jury reflected that Harri is an internationally renowned designer who, despite his young age, is perhaps Finland’s greatest contemporary designer, and whose design is a perfect combination of tradition and innovation.
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CORner LAMP roberto cárdenas A lamp made to light up all the dark corners in the world. Roberto Cárdenas’ Corner Lamp was honoured with GQ Magazine’s “Best Home Product” award in December 2006.
MAÑana Marie-Louise Gustafsson “I rarely get an idea as quickly and directly as this, but the Tabletop Mañana lamp came like a flash. I had been worked too hard for an exhibition, and I was drawing my own body in different shapes in order to relax and get some perspective. The form just jumped right out at me, out of the sketchbook, and I rushed to the workshop!” Marie-Louise Gustafsson’s Mañana Lamp is made of powderlacquered steel.
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JOY Josefin Hagberg Low voltage electric candle lights lean on and support each other. Josefin Hagberg has reinvented the traditional Scandinavian home-made candles and Christmas lighting. “When designing Joy, I was inspired by the traditional dipped candles. I wanted to give the Joy candles a more personal dimension; to reflect what I think Christmas should be about; together the candles are supporting each other and forming a harmonious unit, symbolising the joy of being together with the ones you love.” Joy is made of white lacquered steel.
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fashion
PLEECE marianne abelsson
poncho (oatmeal/white)
poncho (tomato red)
poncho (dark grey)
Hats, scarves, ponchos and hoods, as well as throws. Fashion accessories with a warming touch and a luxurious feel. Marianne Abelsson’s Pleece Collection is suitable for indoor and outdoor use alike. These fashion accessories in polyester and viscose were created in 1997 and have turned into modern classics of their own. All models are available in a broad colour palette in oatmeal white, aubergine, tomato red, and denim blue joining the more classic black and different shades of grey. This autumn we will also add three new colours; chocolate brown, avocado green and rust.
throw (tomato red)
Hat (black)
long scarf (light grey)
Hood (oatmeal)
poncho (aubergine)
short scarf (black)
Jacket (denim blue)
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NUMB anna bonnevier
A cat-like elegance with attitude. The colour of shadows. Fashion items that are anything but predetermined: they demand to be explored and used in experimental ways. The Numb collection formed the graduation project of Anna Bonnevier at Konstfack, the University College of Art, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. “I am a true minimalist, and I have cut away everything; all that is left around the body is form and fabric that is pleasant to wear. The pieces can be draped dramatically or worn subtly depending on the occasion, as well as the mood and personality of the wearer.” Numb is available in black, and the cardigan is also available in grey.
Cardigan tights
dress
top basic trousers
tunic
top fancy tights
dress & top
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PLEATo Marianne Abelsson Drape Marianne Abelsson’s Pleato scarf around your neck, chest or waist, and play with it to create your own personal look. With Pleato scarves Marianne presents a year-round, versatile fashion garment that can be worn in all seasons. “I’ve worked with pleating for ages; now I wanted a shimmering effect in a thinner, more lightweight fabric with an overlocked hem, which will allow for a wider variety of uses.” The Pleato scarf is made of rayon and polyester, and retains its characteristic pleating after washing.
ACCESSORIES & textiles
stig lindberg Some of the best Swedish textile design was created in the 1950s under the leadership of the legendary Astrid Sampe. Design House Stockholm has chosen to reproduce Stig Lindberg’s widely acclaimed ‘Pottery’ and ‘Lustgården’ (Garden of Eden), which bears the hallmark of the Swedish Modern movement. Thanks to collaboration with Ljungbergs Textiltryck, the textile printing company responsible for the prints in the original launch, the quality is as high as when Astrid Sampe’s Signed Textile Collection was first shown in 1954. The graphic collection is printed on premium bleached cotton, and includes tote bags, pillows, placemats and fabric. The fabric is sold in 10 metre rolls and is suitable for upholstery.
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TID
OPEN FLOWER POT
MARIANNE ABELSSON
MARGARETA HENNIX
Marianne Abelsson’s ceramic clock Tid can be placed on the wall or on the table. A black stand is included for the clock.
The unglazed clay walls absorb and dispense moisture and aerate the soil, while the separate black-glazed high-edge pot basin accommodates a generous volume of water. Margareta Hennix’s two-piece planter pot combines the functionality of the seasoned gardener’s clay pots with the style of modern urban living.
Picnic Cooler Bag Eva Schildt A cooler bag which works for every season. Eva Schildt’s Picnic Cooler adapts to several different uses and is made of waterproof polyester with an insulation of PE foam. Available in black or grey.
CARRIE Marie-Louise Gustafsson A bike basket inspired by traditional crocheted tablecloths. Marie-Louise Gustafsson has created another great accessory for the urban cyclist: a granny-chic bike basket, which is also available as a shopping basket, or a picnic basket. Carrie Bicycle Basket includes a metal frame for added durability and comes with a set of hooks, while the shopping bag comes with the strap only.
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lightbow Carina Ahlburg A bow of light for Christmas as well as for illuminating any dark times of the year. Carina Ahlburg’s bestselling Lightbow is made of sandblasted aluminium and is available in white, black or silver.
christmas tree stand Maria Håård Place the star underneath instead of at the top of your Christmas tree. Maria Håård’s Christmas Tree Stand keeps it steady through the holidays, and comes in red, white or green.
REST PILLOW Linnea Blomgren Too much work? Time for a nap? A soft wall of bricks is the answer proposed by Linnea Blomgren. Use it on the floor to help you relax and recharge your soul.
Poem Katarina Häll “I’ve got a box of letters; envelopes containing folded sheets of paper with sentences written down on them, for me. Various styles of handwriting, from different times, some envelopes with hearts drawn on them, others with illustrations of things which have happened. Together in the box, they remind me of bygone times, of friendships and loves, thoughts from the past. Most of all they bring back another era, a slower one, with less stress and fewer obligations, the feeling of losing something in between the keys of the computer keyboard: the value of just sitting down with a cup of coffee and a pen in hand.” Working around the clock, cell phone calls in the middle of the night, googling this and that. How do we reconcile our physical needs with our virtual bodies? Katarina Häll’s graduation project is a comment on a world spinning faster and faster. The Poem cup offers a moment of reflection, a meditative break in the rush of everyday life. accessories & textiles | 85
ATELIER
Atelier is Design House Stockholm’s venue for unique handcrafted objects in both unlimited and limited editions. New objects uniting a long Scandinavian tradition with a contemporary outlook will be presented during the year, and will be available for short or extended periods. Atelier will offer a free showcase for all kinds of handicraft in glassware, stoneware, textiles, jewelry, and other techniques verging on contemporary art and haute couture. Silver Dress by Anna Bonnevier was one of the first Atelier collections, limited to two exclusive pieces. Both were sold within an hour after release at Design House Stockholm’s stores in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
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Silhouette Johanna Törnqvist
Is luxury found in the outrageously expensive, or is it found in unique objects treasured as carriers of distant memories and aspiring dreams? We were overwhelmed by Johanna Törnqvist’s unique handicraft and stylish neck ribbons that were shown at one of Sweden’s most renowned museums, the Röhsska Museum of Fashion, Design and Decorative Arts in Gothenburg. For Design House Stockholm, Johanna has designed bracelets on the same theme, telling stories from the past and the present. “I browsed through my grandmother’s boxes and bags filled with scraps: ribbons, braids, threads, lacework, saved but never reused odd textile cut-offs from curtains, bedclothes and all types of garments. I was amazed by this treasure of tiny little snippets, and decided to make small fashion items out of them.” Johanna once studied fashion in Paris, a career she soon abandoned in favor of ceramics, but now she is back on track again, only differently, experimenting with a mix of different materials and styles. “I enjoy hunting through second-hand and vintage stores for pins, textiles and plastics that I can recycle in my projects. My pieces can appear beautiful at a first glance, or they can allude to something more distant, even provocative.”
KNAPP Monica backström
“It is hard to convince men nowadays to wear jewelry, but why should it only be for women? I wanted to make something recognizable, something that would suit both men and women. So why not let the button, a fashion icon that has existed since ancient times, be a new addition to the fashion of our time? Buttons are for everybody, a unisex fashion item.” A small piece of everyday silver jewelry with a colourful inlay of enamel. To be used as cufflinks, on a bag, as a brooch, or just to give new life to a pair of well-worn jeans. Silver and glass have been the trademark of Monica Backström’s artistic career ever since the start, with shards of glass soldered with pewter, perfume phials in wrought silver and layered crystal – a sensual world born out of the worldly organic as well as outer space. After four decades at the internationally renowned glassworks Kosta Boda, contributing to a new golden age of Swedish glass, Monica Backström now enjoys the liberty of being a freelancer. The pins are available in six colours, and the cufflinks are available in three colours. 90 | atelier
Our designers Over 60 independent designers are part of our network; including internationally known names such as A&E Design, Signe Persson-Melin, Monica Förster, Nina Jobs, Ann Wåhlström and Form Us With Love. We have also distinguished ourselves by often choosing young, promising designers in addition to more established names, putting talent before name-dropping. Several young designers have contributed with their degree projects to our collection, such as Lina Nordqvist’s Family Chairs, Anna Bonnevier’s Numb collection, Jonas Hakaniemi’s Box Light, and not least Block Lamp by Harri Koskinen. Each one made by then unknown but very talented people, all now awarded with some of the most prestigious design awards, and each one now a modern classic. For more information about our designers, please visit www.designhousestockholm.com/designers
our BOXES A packaging says almost as much about the giver as the gift inside. The Japanese, for example, devote great effort to the art of gift-wrapping. Design House Stockholm’s gift boxes are reminiscent of old-fashioned hat boxes or exclusive chocolate boxes. The gift inside remains a complete surprise, with our logo providing the only clue. And that is how it should be — the giver wants to surprise the recipient with a personal gift, chosen with care. There is also an environmentally friendly element to these boxes — they are made to last. They can be used as storage boxes for all manner of trinkets. Just like in days gone by, when people did not have so many possessions and took good care of the few things they had. Which is exactly how we want your gift to be treated!
OUR sTORES Design House Stockholm has ten concept/shop-in-shop stores in six countries, including two franchise-stores in Jรถnkรถping and Frankfurt am Main (this picture). With more than 300 partner boutiques in Europe, 200 in the US, and 100 in Asia, we have a worldwide distribution network. Our products are also represented at prominent design stores such as the Museum of Modern Art stores in New York and San Francisco, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, Stockmann in Helsinki, The Frozen Fountain in Amsterdam, Galeries Lafayette in Paris, KaDeWe in Berlin, Skandium in London, La Rinascente in Milan, Spazio Sette in Rome, Vinรงon and Pilma in Barcelona, Cibone, Bals and Seibu in Tokyo, and R.G. Madden in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Arrow Hanger
58
Order Valet Stand
23
Barbara Carafe
82
PicNic cooler bag
44
Björk rug & stool
29
Pick Up tongs
65
Block Lamp
32
Pipette bottles
30
Blond dinnerware
76
Pleato Scarves
31
Bono Mugs & Bowls
70
Pleece collection
62
box light
85
Poem Cup & saucer
83
Carrie Basket
24
Quake
84
christmas tree stand
85
Rest Pillow
55
Cloud chair
35
rillo carafe & mugs
20
cobalt dinnerware
42
Shell tealight
64
Cord lamp
88
silhouette bracelet
66
Corner lamp
42
Silver Light tealight
48
Family chairs
29
Spin mug & saucer
22
fia carafe
50
step stepladder
33
Focus vase
78
stig lindberg collection
60
Gardener´s sofa & table
46
Tablo tray table
26
Globe carafe & glasses
82
Tid clock
68
JOY electric candlestick
25
timo glass
90
knapp silver button
41
Top light candleholder
41
lava candleholders
29
Trays
40
light runner candleholders
31
Trinity candleholder
84
Lightbow electric candlestick
54
twist table
37
Lotus hurricane lantern
47
uman rugs
67
Mañana Lamp
28
Umbra dinnerware
31
Melin tea pot
59
Umbrella Stand
34
mistel serving plate & candleholder
57
Wave Hanger
36
nightlight
29
Whale Tongs
38
Nordic Light candleholder
52
Wing furniture Collection
39
nordic shine candleholder
60
Vitemölla chair
74
Numb Collection
63
Work Lamp
82
Open Flower Pot
© 2010 design house stockholm Photographers: Dan Sjunnesson/Studio CA Martin Petersson Miki Anagrius Olivia Jeczmyk and Design House Stockholm. Printing: Fälth & Hässler, Värnamo.
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