Osko+Deichmann Straw Chair Photoshoot We papped furniture design duo Osko+Deichmann taking a few, last minute product shots outside the fair in the knee high snow. The pair presented their "Straw" chair in Stockholm this week. The sharply bent steel chair, that has done the rounds in the young designer fairs, is now being produced by Blå Station and put on display in the main fair. Designed by: Osko+Deichmann http://www.oskodeichmann.com/Sam Dunne 2 of 129
Greenhouse: Textilhoegskolan-i-Boras Ann Sofie Granstrom at the Textilhoegskolan-i-Boras stall. Designed by: Ann Sofie Granstrom Sam Dunne 3 of 129
Greenhouse: Textilhoegskolan-i-Boras Charming lights by Lisa Brunnegard at the Textilhoegskolan-i-Boras stall. Designed by: Lisa Brunnegard Sam Dunne 4 of 129
Greenhouse: Johan Wirderloev A work of art by Johan Wirderloev. Sam Dunne 5 of 129
Greenhouse: Linnéuniversitetet Cracking ideas for candlesticks by Ola Svensson. Designed by: Ola Svensson http://www.liu.se/Sam Dunne 6 of 129
Greenhouse: Linnéuniversitetet Chair concept model by Chair concept model by Anton Bjoersing. Designed by: Chair concept model by Anton Bjoersing. http://www.liu.se/Sam Dunne 7 of 129
Greenhouse: Linkoepings Universitet Really good use of space and light at the Linkoepings Universitet stand. With all the easels around and a huge panorama of the school studios on the wall you really felt like you were there. http://www.liu.se/Sam Dunne 8 of 129
Greenhouse: Hoegskolan pa Gotland Hoegkolan pa Gotland, another Swedish school, put on a light show in the Greenhouse this year. Not sure they realise the potential of their sign as a lamp in itself. http://www.hgo.seSam Dunne 11 of 129
Greenhouse: Swedish Ninja And this one is called "Bengt" (again better in Swedish). The material is surprisingly really smooth to the touch, solid as solid wood and looks great combined with the bright fabrics. Designed by: Maria Gustavsson http://www.swedishninja.comSam Dunne 12 of 129
Greenhouse: Swedish Ninja This one is named "Rolf." Designed by: Maria Gustavsson http://www.swedishninja.comSam Dunne 13 of 129
Greenhouse: Swedish Ninja She calls this one "Doris".. Designed by: Maria Gustavsson http://www.swedishninja.comSam Dunne 14 of 129
Greenhouse: Swedish Ninja Maria Gustavsson makes long-lasting furniture from highly-pressed and beautifully finished woodchip hence here slogan - "Pressed into a new form". She insists it sounds catchier in Swedish. Designed by: Maria Gustavsson http://www.swedishninja.comSam Dunne 15 of 129
Greenhouse: Rijada Charming wooden toys also by Rijada http://www.rijada.lv/Sam Dunne 16 of 129
Greenhouse: Rijada Teddy blanket by Rijada Designed by: Rijada http://www.rijada.lv/Sam Dunne 17 of 129
Greenhouse: Matilda Ringner Matilda's "Sex Bombs" - made from off-cuts from the wood industry. Designed by: Matilda Ringner http://matildasundenringner.se/Sam Dunne 19 of 129
Greenhouse: Matilda Ringner "Nomad Table" by designer Matilda Ringner from Sweden. Designed by: Matilda Ringner http://matildasundenringner.se/Sam Dunne 20 of 129
Greenhouse: Linnéuniversitetet Smartcode glass top table. http://lnu.se/Sam Dunne 21 of 129
Greenhouse: Linnéuniversitetet Huge tressel lamp by Linnéuniversitetet students. http://lnu.se/Sam Dunne 22 of 129
Greenhouse: Daniel Vahn Daniel Vahn Studio cabinet. Designed by: Daniel Vahn Sam Dunne 23 of 129
Greenhouse; Tuyo Design Layered, laser-cut furniture is getting a little old but Tuyo Design manage to give it a refreshing twist. http://www.tuyodesign.com/Sam Dunne 25 of 129
Greenhouse: Linnéuniversitetet The stall, representing something of a dystopian, post-global warming crisis world, displayed such concepts as a mobile water-catcher made from old tarps and a yoke made of old flip-flop soles for long distance carrying. http://lnu.se/Sam Dunne 26 of 129
Greenhouse: Linnéuniversitetet Linnéuniversitetet of Småland, Sweden present six concepts under the theme "Six ways not to die", speculating on the kinds of objects we could be using following a global environmental crisis. http://lnu.se/Sam Dunne 27 of 129
Greenhouse: Elisabeth Ellefsen Screw hooks by Elisabeth Ellefsen Designed by: Elisabeth Ellefsen Sam Dunne 28 of 129
Greenhouse: Superfolk A modern twist to vernacular Irish stools by Irish designer Gearóid Muldowney of Superfolk. Designed by: Gearóid Muldowney http://www.superfolk.com/Sam Dunne 29 of 129
Greenhouse: Line Depping and Jakob Jorgensen Reveal or conceal your stuff. Designed by: Line Depping and Jakob Jorgensen http://www.linedepping.dk/Sam Dunne 30 of 129
Greenhouse: Line Depping and Jakob Jorgensen Sofa by designers Line Depping and Jakob Jorgensen. Designed by: Line Depping and Jakob Jorgensen http://www.linedepping.dk/Sam Dunne 31 of 129
Greenhouse: Mars Designer HwaSung Yoo of Mars creates amazing lamps inspired by hats. Designed by: HwaSung Yoo http://www.stockholmfurniturefair.comSam Dunne 32 of 129
Greenhouse: Mars Designer HwaSung Yoo of Mars creates amazing lamps inspired by hats. Designed by: Mars Yoo Sam Dunne 33 of 129
Greenhouse: Marika Williams Food dehydrator by Marika Williams also from Lunds. Designed by: Marika Williams Sam Dunne 34 of 129
Greenhouse: Maria Johansson This looks like the answer to everyone's problems. Desk too messy? Crack this open, throw it on top of the clutter and voila, more space to work. Beautifully crafted moveable writing cabinet by Maria Johansson of Lunds University, Sweden. Designed by: Maria Johansson Sam Dunne 35 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Lots of interesting tidbits from Tartu College of Estonia. Sam Dunne 36 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Lots of interesting tidbits from Tartu College of Estonia. Sam Dunne 37 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Lots of interesting tidbits from Tartu College of Estonia. Sam Dunne 38 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Great illustrations on these pillows by Tartu student Triin Paumer Sam Dunne 39 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Lots of interesting tidbits from Tartu College of Estonia. Sam Dunne 40 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Lots of interesting tidbits from Tartu College of Estonia. Sam Dunne 41 of 129
Greenhouse: Tartu College of Estonia Lots of interesting tidbits from Tartu College of Estonia. Sam Dunne 42 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Steneby A lot of fruit and veg lose their flavour when we shove them in the fridge. This cooling ceramic dish and herb garden offers an appealing alternative. Designed by: Peter Bingham http://www.steneby.se/Sam Dunne 43 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Steneby Siri Yran reminds you to get your five a day with this moving, potato-powered fruit bowl. Designed by: Siri Yran http://www.steneby.se/Sam Dunne 44 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Steneby Mans Salmonsen's "Cocoon" fruitbowl and herb garden attracted a lot of attention. Designed by: Mans Salmonsen http://www.steneby.se/Sam Dunne 45 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Steneby Students from HDK Steneby also put on an impressive show with their concepts for organic food merchant Ekoladen. http://www.steneby.se/web/Hem.aspxSam Dunne 46 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg Tian Tang's "Come and Draw" was a big hit with kids and big kids alike. The whole concept of the HDK Gothenburg stall was extremely engaging and involving, proving the value of "play" in design. Designed by: Tian Tang http://www.hdk.gu.se/enSam Dunne 47 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg Needless to say, Jenny wasn't the only one trying "Underbordet" out. Designed by: Jenny Palmborg http://www.jennypalmborg.com/Sam Dunne 48 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg Not taking herself too seriously, in true spirit of the stall, Jenny kindly embarrassed herself in front of the crowds to demonstrate "Underbordet" for us. Jenny attributes the inspiration for her design to the experience of losing hearing in one ear at the age of six. With a need for still and quiet, Jenny would play alone, only with her imagination - "in a fantasy world". Designed by: Jenny Palmborg http://www.jennypalmborg.com/Sam Dunne 49 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg "Underbordet" by Jenny Palmborg is a pretty stylish table in its own right - but of course with an element of "play". http://www.jennypalmborg.com/Sam Dunne 50 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg Play, as a theme, can be quite subjective, so the students drew upon their own personal histories to inspire their objects - Yoonji-Kim, for example, used traditional "Bojagi" wrapping cloth from her home Korea in her stool/table. Designed by: Yoonji-Kim http://www.hdk.gu.se/enSam Dunne 51 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg The beautifully produced "Styrbord" is a concept that challenges the serious nature of our working environments by David Qvick. Designed by: David Qvick http://www.hdk.gu.se/enSam Dunne 52 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg "Molle" by Sara Roxana Melvinson is a night light that embodies a child-like imagination. Supposedly "Molle is afraid of the dark...he has a special lamp that light up and scares all the stupid monsters away." Designed by: Sara Roxana Melvinson http://sararoxanadesign.se/Sam Dunne 53 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg Clever way to hide your clutter with "Jack-in-the-Box" by Niclas Andersson. The crank turns to lower or raise a set of shelves hanging from ropes. Nice translation of fun into function. Designed by: Niclas Andersson http://www.niclasandersson.se/Sam Dunne 54 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg "Catalyst" - a definite why-didn't-I-think-of-that one by Ji Young Seo. A more engaging and responsive shelf than your average. Designed by: Ji Young Seo http://www.hdk.gu.se/enSam Dunne 55 of 129
Greenhouse: HDK Gothenburg More inspiring student work was brought to the crowds by HDK Gothenburg with their collection entitled "Hide & Seek" inspired by "play". http://www.hdk.gu.se/enSam Dunne 56 of 129
Greenhouse: Art Academy of Latvia Student of the Art Academy of Latvia, Kaspars Jursons presented his "At Once" urinal concept. As unsettling as the idea might seem to the men out there, the idea here is to save on water by combining washing your hand and washing the bowl. Designed by: Kaspars Jursons http://www.lma.lvSam Dunne 57 of 129
Greenhouse: Haik All the work they presented had been designed in collaboration with a prison in Oslo, the products being designed in a way in which they can be produced in the prison's limited workshops. Sam Dunne 58 of 129
Greenhouse: Haik Norwegian students from HAIK, with clearly far too much room to play with put together this amusing arrangement to present their works. Sam Dunne 59 of 129
Greenhouse: 48m2 Brave fluorescent lycra recliner by Petra Erikson. Designed by: Petra Erikson http://www.beckmans.se/48m2Sam Dunne 60 of 129
Greenhouse: 48m2 Oscar weaved the sofa from colourful, reused (and washed, he insists) climbing ropes. Designed by: Oscar Andersson http://www.beckmans.se/48m2Sam Dunne 61 of 129
Greenhouse: 48m2 Oscar Andersson posed for a quick picture in his very comfy sofa. Designed by: Oscar Andersson http://www.beckmans.se/48m2Sam Dunne 62 of 129
Greenhouse: 48m2 Lovely solid birch chairs here, by Fredrik Ohlen, that come apart at the backrest for easy storage. Designed by: Fredrik Ohlen http://www.beckmans.se/48m2Sam Dunne 63 of 129
Greenhouse: 48m2 Beckmans, another Stockholm school, caused a bit of stir with their colourful pre-fair press release campaign pictures and videos. Their stall entitled "Same but Different" just about lived up to the hype. http://www.beckmans.se/48m2Sam Dunne 64 of 129
Greenhouse: Jens Fager This year's Greenhouse was designed by 2008 exhibitor, Jens Fager. His design, according to the brochure, was inspired by, you guessed it, geometric forms - that and Roman architect Vitruvius. http://www.jensfager.se/Sam Dunne 65 of 129
Greenhouse: Kunsthoegskolen Cloud lamp by a Kunsthoegskolen i Bergen student. http://www.khio.noSam Dunne 66 of 129
Greenhouse: Kunsthoegskolen A visitor tries out a chair at the Kunsthoegskolen i Bergen, Norway stall. http://www.khio.no/Sam Dunne 67 of 129
Greenhouse: Stairs The stairs are the place to hang out when all the inspiring work in the Greenhouse gets a little too much. http://www.stockholmfurniturefair.comSam Dunne 68 of 129
Greenhouse: Lina Huring Designer Lina Huring presented this interesting little porcelain table entitled "Trophy Table". The illustrations tells the story of a fox hunt. Designed by: Lina Huring http://www.stockholmfurniturefair.comSam Dunne 69 of 129
Greenhouse: Danish Design School And a chair made from string. http://www.dkds.dk/Sam Dunne 70 of 129
Greenhouse: Danish Design School More eye-catching weaving at the Danish stand. http://www.dkds.dk/Sam Dunne 71 of 129
Greenhouse: Danish Design School Martin Vallin has every right to look smug in his cocoon like chair. The lattice of wood plays with the light beautifully. Designed by: Martin Vallin http://www.dkds.dk/Sam Dunne 73 of 129
Greenhouse: Cristina Lindergard-Bentzen Cristina Lindergard-Bentzen knitted "By Hand" chair would be a great winter reading spot. Designed by: Cristina Lindergard-Bentzen Sam Dunne 74 of 129
Greenhouse: Danish Design School Lisa Romana Köller's "Spider222" doesn't look the most sturdy of chairs but is certainly a fascinating concept. Behind is Julia Göransdotter's "Tetra Chair" - another geometric piece. Designed by: Romana Köller http://www.dkds.dk/Sam Dunne 75 of 129
Greenhouse: Danish Design School Konstfach's not too distant neighbour, The Danish Design School, were giving the hosts a run for the money with a collection of seating - also inspired by textiles. http://www.dkds.dk/Sam Dunne 76 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Textile students from Konstfach were also on show. "Feel me, Fill Me, Feed Me" was a comfortable, if a little bizarre, chill-out space exploring textiles dependence on other materials. Designed by: Martha Johansson, Eva Jakovits, Simon Key Bertman, Akane Moriyama, Hiroko Tsuchimoto, Yuko Wakanabe http://www.konstfack.se/Sam Dunne 77 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack The solid, sturdy legs of a bull inspired Andreas Farkas's simple dining table. Designed by: Andreas Farkas http://www.andreasfarkas.com/Sam Dunne 78 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Clever reinterpretation of the floor lamp by Karolina Nyström entitled "In Between". Designed by: Karolina Nyström Sam Dunne 79 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Cameras were merrily clicking away in the direction of this stunning armoire by Marcel Granfelt Saavedra. The mix of retro Scandinavian woodwork and geometric styling left many a design enthusiast drooling. Designed by: arcel Granfelt Saavedra http://www.madart.se/Sam Dunne 80 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Her "Braid Lamp" really makes you want to reach out and touch it. Designed by: Johanna Landin http://www.johannalandin.com/Sam Dunne 81 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Johanna Landin aimed to create a reading lamp you can move easily around the room and maneuver as you twist and turn with you book. Designed by: Johanna Landin http://www.johannalandin.com/Sam Dunne 82 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Peter Svensson put out some brilliantly intricate work with this piece "Ends Meet" - practically made from matchsticks. Designed by: Peter Svensson http://www.petersvensson.net/Sam Dunne 83 of 129
Greenhouse: Konstfack Of all 22 schools exhibiting in the Greenhouse this year, Stockholm's own Konstfach was way up there with the best - giving the home crowd something to gloat about. http://www.konstfack.se/Sam Dunne 84 of 129
Greenhouse: Uno Their "A7" lamps were looking good too. Designed by: Uno http://www.unoproduct.comSam Dunne 85 of 129
Greenhouse: Uno Uno's "Cumulus" would bring a fantastic childish touch to any room. Designed by: Uno http://www.unoproduct.comSam Dunne 86 of 129
Greenhouse: Anna Burglund The "Bling Bling" LED chandelier by Swedish designer Anna Burglund is an interesting mix between classical form and florescent kitsch, with a perhaps unintentional twist of alien-pod chic. Designed by: Anna Burglund http://www.craftsbyanna.seSam Dunne 87 of 129
Greenhouse: Valerie Otte This green band around the edge of this walnut cupboard "loops the loop" to create a handle, but in doing so reveals, as if by accident, its cheap, chipboard core - German designer, Valerie Otte, making a clear statement about honesty and integrity in furniture design and production. Designed by: Valerie Otte http://www.valerie-otte.deSam Dunne 88 of 129
Greenhouse: Anders Moller Some nice, colourful work by Swedish designer Anders Moller. A clear Scandinavian touch. Designed by: Anders Moller http://www.andersmoller.org/Sam Dunne 89 of 129
Greenhouse: Kristine Bjaadal Kristine believes that this concept would turn a social faut-pas into a dinner party delight. Designed by: Kristine Bjaadal http://kristinebjaadal.wordpress.comSam Dunne 90 of 129
Greenhouse: Kristine Bjaadal Kristine Bjaadal's "Underfull" looks, at first glance, like a old, dowdy table cloth that your grandmother might own. Spill some wine on it, however, and a surprising butterfly pattern appears. Designed by: Kristine Bjaadal http://kristinebjaadal.wordpress.com/Sam Dunne 91 of 129
Greenhouse: Keisuke Kawase Keisuke Kawase exhibited a similarly customisable shelving unit - the vertical struts twisting to create new exhibition spaces, or hiding places, for your clutter. Designed by: Keisuke Kawase http://www.keisukekawase.info/Sam Dunne 92 of 129
Greenhouse: Fulo Based on an oblique form, the system allows you to make all sorts of sharp, zigzag shapes. The draws, almost concealed within one side of each unit, pop out with a simple push. You just have to remember which side its on. Designed by: Olof Nordenson and Ulf Milsson Jevin http://fulo.se/Sam Dunne 93 of 129
Greenhouse: Fulo Olof Nordenson and Ulf Milsson Jevin kept visitors entertained with their demonstrations of their stackable, twistable storage system called "Fulo". Designed by: Olof Nordenson and Ulf Milsson Jevin http://fulo.se/Sam Dunne 94 of 129
Greenhouse: Anna Elzer Oscarson Whilst some of the objects are nicely glazed others are given this elegant matt finish. Designed by: Anna Elzer Oscarson http://www.aeo-studio.com/Sam Dunne 95 of 129
Greenhouse: Anna Elzer Oscarson Oscarson's ceramic object seem to be inherently feminine whilst being simulataneously aggressively masculine. Designed by: Anna Elzer Oscarson http://www.aeo-studio.com/Sam Dunne 96 of 129
Greenhouse: Anna Elzer Oscarson The gometric-trend is still in it seems - these being some lovely examples by Anna Elzer Oscarson. Designed by: Anna Elzer Oscarson http://www.aeo-studio.com/Sam Dunne 97 of 129
Greenhouse: Hanne Thor Larsen Being the first stall at the entrance to the Greenhouse must be both a blessing and a curse. Hanne Thor Larsen didn't disappoint, however, with her enticing cabinet designs. Designed by: Hanne Thor Larsen http://hannethorlarsen.comSam Dunne 98 of 129
Greenhouse: Hanne Thor Larsen "Greenhouse" is the fair's young designer & design school section. Stockholm's answer to Salone Satellite, this is where the action is. Designed by: Hanne Thor Larsen http://hannethorlarsen.com/Sam Dunne 99 of 129
Bolon Who knew flooring tiles could look so pretty? http://www.bolon.com/Sam Dunne 100 of 129
Moroso Some of the big names also made it for the show, of course. Moroso looking colourful as ever. http://www.moroso.com/Sam Dunne 101 of 129
KG Design Ever heard of KG design? Us neither. They are, however, producing a few nice things, "Sweetcake", a flower pot cum baby's bath tub cum sandbox, being a fine example. http://www.kgdesign.se/Sam Dunne 104 of 129
Free Drinks Of course, the actual Furniture Fair is a world apart from the Greenhouse. Business and bartering and only the occassional object that stands out from the crowd. Watch the suits scramble as the big exhibitors pop open some free drinks at 5pm. http://www.stockholmfurniturefair.comSam Dunne 105 of 129
Lundqvist There were some less well know Swedish exhibitors too, however.
Intriguing office furniture by Lundqvist. http://www.lundqvistinredningar.se/Sam Dunne 106 of 129
Paul Smith British fashion designer Paul Smith was this year's guest of honour. A lot of space was reserved and a lot of visual fuss made to display some of Sir Paul's less than revolutionary furniture.
Most interestingly, perhaps, was the collection of objects exhibited that Smith has received over the years from a secret admirer. http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/Sam Dunne 113 of 129
Godspeed Godspeed is the name of the design partnership of Joy van Erven (Holland) and Finn Ahlgren (Sweden) - this little set up tucked away in the hallyway of the fair. These guys make furniture in one hour. According to their humorously named website "Godspeed emphasizes on the human aspect and usage of its products and offers a different perspective on daily life." Designed by: Godspeed http://www.weareonlyinitforthemoney.com/Sam Dunne 119 of 129
Muuto Highlights from the Stockholm Furniture Nice rustic twist to the anglepoise concept by TAF Architects for Muuto. Designed by: TAF Architects http://muuto.com/Sam Dunne 121 of 129
Northern Lighting Great idea. Light white boards. You'll be seeing these in a bar near you very soon no doubt. http://www.northernlighting.no/Sam Dunne 122 of 129
Northern Lighting Northern Lighting, a progressive lighting company from Norway, set up a really welcoming space at the fair. http://www.northernlighting.no/Sam Dunne 123 of 129
Eilersen Awesome industrial lamp decorating the Eilersen stand. http://www.eilersen.eu/Sam Dunne 124 of 129
Vitra Vitra put on a very modest display. Saving the budget for Milano perhaps. http://www.vitra.com/Sam Dunne 129 of 129
This year's Stockholm Furniture Fair reeled in the crowds, as always. Though the main fair halls may have been a little quieter than usual, but an array of exciting work in the fair's well renowned newcomer section kept the masses inspired and entertained.