Stockholm Furniture Fair

We've been back from our yearly training camp at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Stockholm Design Week for a little while now. Since we've been back, we have digested all our impressions: the testing of new released pieces and checking out specific pieces for clients and for our shop and are ready to let you in on some of our more memorable moments.

We've talked about it before: sustainability is and has been key to our partner producers for many years now. This year, however, there was a striking difference in the feeling of urgency and sincerity in the discussions held.

The theme "I'm slow" by Massproductions (who also ended up winning "Best Product") hit the nerve in a unique way! ‘We hope this approach might encourage visitors to slow down and think twice before acting on their first “I want this” instinct – and perhaps even inspire some of our colleagues in the industry,’ says Massproductions co-founder Magnus Elebäck. ‘It’s time to make smarter choices and think more carefully about why we consume the way we do. If we slow down, we will have the time to make sure we buy products with a long-lasting value, in terms of quality, design or even the resale value.’

In general, adding to the focussed efforts continuously made in developing new sustainable materials, looking at recycling and reusing options and sustainable production, there was much time spent talking about taking a lot of time to develop new designs and interiors. Designers are continuously asking themselves: "Does it make sense to develop this product at all? Can I stand behind this product?". Producers are asking themselves: "Do we have hidden gems in our archives?" or "How can we go into collaboration with other producers in order to be able to extend our offer while staying focussed on our expertise?".

Turning these thoughts into actions leads to consolidation of collections as well as increased demand for a wide array of services, such as reparation and renovation services, interior design services and needs analyses. In short: a positive approach to taking time, questioning every step on the way and getting help from experts in order to create something sustainable. 

The great leading lady, Nanna Ditzel, and the renowned master of Danish design, Børge Mogensen, took centre stage at the always beautiful Fredericia booth at the fair. Fredericia had searched their archives and found old treasures, that we have coveted for a long time, and put them into production again:

The Ditzel Lounge Chair - just as beautiful and elegant as it is comfortable. A classic piece that fits equally well in a private home or in a more public setting, such as a lobby.

The BM61 and BM62: These chairs by Børge Mogensen have fetched quite substantial sums at vintage auctions for many years and we know why - it's a striking dining chair that’s comfortable before, during and after dinner.

The Canvas Chair: We were also in for a surprise with the launch of this chair, which was designed by Børge Mogensen, but never put into production until now. The Canvas Chair was one of the last pieces Børge Mogensen designed. He brought a lifetime of experience into the design of it and made a chair out of natural materials that signals a timeless, casual, aesthetic.

Later on this year we will be able to enjoy Carl Hansen & Søn's relaunch of Børge Mogensen's gorgeous BM0488 table bench as well as his insider icon, the BM0865 Daybed or as it's also know: The Football Sofa, based on an early promotional photo of a young football team lounging on it.