A reissued classic from the nineties, a vase made from leftovers, and a chair originally designed for a Stockholm restaurant. Over the course of a day in the Swedish capital, photographer Martin Brusewitz takes the pulse of Swedish design.
...“A space is not enriched only by what is visible. It becomes richer through imagination,” says Japanese designer Teruhiro Yanagihara. With Numbra, his new lighting collection for &Tradition, he explores light and shadow, imperfection and the dialogue between Japanese and Scandinavian sensibilities.
...“It is a chair for wellbeing; for life, aging, breathing, for taking time for yourself – it is a sanctuary,” says designer Faye Toogood about The Peace Chair, her outdoor pine chair for Vaarnii. We speak to Toogood about materiality, primitive furniture and a local mindset.
...Swedish lighting brand Wästberg launches a series of spot-on collections with John Pawson and David Chipperfield – and a brand new partnership. ”Our philosophy around good lighting will remain the same, but the infrastructure will change. We are ready to scale up,” says Magnus Wästberg about the new beginning facing his lighting brand.
...3 Days of Design 2024 took Copenhagen by storm from 12-14 June, expanding its reach with over 450 exhibitors, a significant increase from the previous year. This year’s theme, Dare to Dream, invited attendees to explore bold visions and innovative concepts across the city. Here are the highlights that captivated us and left a lasting impression.
...This week the ambitious new restaurant Oxenstiernan opens in a beautiful and historical building dating back to the 18th century in Östermalm, central Stockholm. The brainchild of Swedish gallery owner and silversmith Sebastian Schildt, it’s dedicated to local and sustainable produce at every level. “In a sense it‘s much more than just a restaurant. I see it as a platform where we can inspire with local food and local design; a place which speaks to all senses, and really touch the visitors. With a restaurant I can also attract a younger generation that doesn’t necessarily visit galleries to the same extent anymore,” Schildt explains.
...Mallorca-based architect Per Söderberg divides his time between architectural assignments and running his furniture brand No Early Birds, which recently celebrated 10 years. With a dedicated showroom in Stockholm, No Early Birds just launched its anniversary collection with furniture in exclusive materials. “When I started No Early Birds some ten years ago, the ambition was to create furniture that would become long lasting classics,” explains Söderberg about his first collection which is still in high demand today. “I thought through every step of the process from the beginning and I was never interested in one offs – if you make a collection of furniture they should support each other aesthetically as well as production wise,” he adds.
...In its 10th edition, 3 Days of Design 2023 transformed Copenhagen into a vibrant showcase for both Scandinavian and international design. From June 7-9, the city-wide programme came alive, exhibiting a range of innovative designs, reinterpreted furniture classics, as well as exciting new launches and exhibitions. Here, we’ve taken the opportunity to select our favourite exhibitions and events from this year’s memorable lineup.
...PHOTO ESSAY:3 DAYS OF DESIGN, CAPTURED BY MARTIN BRUSEWITZINSPIRATION XxxXxxMartin BrusewitzXxxPHOTOGRAPHYMARTIN BRUSEWITZWednesday 18:42 Our Legacy WorkshopThe Willo Perron sofaWednesday 20:24 FramaThursday 10:27 Fredericia Jasper Morrison poses with his new lounge chairThursday 12:12 TaktThursday13:09 Vibia Stefan DiezThursday 14:51 Niko JuneThursday 15:45 KoyoriThursday16:49 HemThursday17:13 RaawiiErwan Bouroullec poses with his new chair xxx on a parking lot outside …
