In lieu of a traditional showroom, the venerable Scandi rug brand brings their handwoven wares to a historic Stockholm cinema revamped by Giancarlo Valle.
Courtesy of Liza Laserow
Between fashion brands like Ganni, Stine Goya, and By Malene Birger dominating the style landscape; companies like Ikea bringing functional home design to the masses; and architectural firms such as Bjarke Ingels Group reshaping the way we view and build our cities, it’s clear that Scandinavian design is taking over. And we’re expecting an interest in it to continue growing as the world sees a greater need for sustainable, soul-soothing design to make our homes and the planet better places to live and thrive.
We talked to authors of three Scandinavian design books Rhonda Eleish and Edie Van Breems of the eponymous design firm and home decor brand, along with Liza Laserow, a high-end Swedish antiques expert, interior designer, and cofounder of Nordic Knots about the basic elements, history, and future of this widely misunderstood decorative arts style.