INTRO

The Guest of Honour was Swedish design studio Front, who created a captivating installation for the fair in collaboration with Moroso, Kvadrat and Moooi carpets. An ode to nature through technology and craftsmanship, the installation pointed to a new energy for Swedish design, one that ties tradition with a forward-thinking, investigative, and nature-based approach.

This was echoed with the fair’s exhibition ‘Now or Never - 1kg CO2e’ curated by Swedish designer Emma Olbers, which showcased the climate impact of materials commonly used in architecture and furniture design, as well as in the fair’s new platform, Älvsjö Gård, which presented experimental and research-driven design set in one of the oldest buildings in Stockholm.

In this report, we take a closer look at our highlights from the event as well as the themes that pervaded, exploring the rise in bold statement designs and delving into developments in sustainable furniture design. We have also rounded up our top picks from the fair on page 48.

We hope you enjoy reading it!