TOP 5: Heart of the home – the most inspiring new products of the month

With the fading whispers of August’s winds, the long-awaited embrace of autumn is upon us. Curated especially to the dimming days, Finnish Design Shop's latest arrivals will refresh kitchens but delight in other rooms of the home as well. Explore our handpicked favorites and get ready to give a warm welcome to the season ahead!

Start your day in the right way

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what is the heart of the kitchen? The answer is the coffee machine – at least if you ask the sleepyheads of our editorial team. Alessi's Plissé coffee maker is an aesthetically pleasing choice: designed by Michele De Lucchi, the coffee maker's sculptural appearance is inspired by fashion and architecture.

The Plissé coffee maker is not just beautiful to look at, but will also satisfy the most demanding coffee enthusiasts with its features. It features a glass jug, a measuring spoon, a removable water tank, and an automatic start-up function that will especially please those who are not the biggest fans of early mornings. So pre-measure your coffee grounds and water, and wake up to the delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee!

• Alessi's Plissé coffee maker >
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Earthly beauty

Vaidava Ceramics is best known for its elegant and timeless tableware, which is produced by hand from start to finish at the company's own pottery in Latvia. Now the family-owned ceramics producer is delighting with its new Earth tableware, which is a fusion of tradition and trendy: a hint of Scandinavian minimalism meets the classic ceramic practice. The natural tones and soft silhouettes of the Earth collection frame the food beautifully in both daily and festive table settings.

• Vaidava Ceramics' Earth dinner plate >
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Cool as ice

Ultima Thule is one of the most known classic collections of Finnish glass design. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the series has been delighting Finnish interiors and table settings since 1968. Inspired by the wild nature of Northern Finland and the melting spring ice, the Ultima Thule glass vase creates a stunning setting for both colorful flowers as well as subdued bouquets and compositions of several stems.

The Ultima Thule vase is hand-blown at the Iittala Glass Factory in Finland. The linen-colored Ultima Thule glass vase is a special edition, available for a limited time only.

• Iittala's Ultimate Thule glass vase >
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• Read also: Visiting the Iittala glass factory >

Chase away the dark

Days are getting shorter and shorter and fading into dusk earlier and earlier. Light up the atmospheric autumn evenings with GUBI's charming Tynell 1972 pendant, designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell. The pendant lamp is part of Tynell’s lighting collection featuring conical lampshades and characterful natural materials, both typical of the designer.

The luminaire features a handcrafted bamboo slat shade that glows with warm tones – its large, 90 cm width makes it a striking centerpiece, especially in spacious rooms. The polished brass detail adds a decorative touch to the design.

• GUBI's Tynell 1972 pendant >
• All products by GUBI >

Spice up the dining game

If your kitchen or dining room is in need of a little autumn pick-me-up, updating the dining table will surely give the space the fresh new look it needs. Muuto's round Midst table brings together two different materials and textures: the monolithic steel base boasts a high-gloss finish, while the solid oak tabletop has been treated with oil for a natural, smooth finish. The one-legged structure makes it easy to squeeze in one more person around the table, so feel free to invite surprise guests for the dinner party!

Designed by TAF Studio, the durable and robust Midst table is also suitable for restaurant use or as a conference table in the office.

• Muuto's Midst table >
• All products by Muuto >

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• What's new at Finnish Design Shop >

Text: Susa Pääkkönen Images: Manufacturers