The new headquarters of gaming company The Sandbox in Culver City, Los Angeles, mimic the virtual world in a tactile way. Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales had the pleasure of participating in a project that will help put Finnish interior architecture on the map. Read more
The Danish design brand GUBI is reviving the lamps of Finnish designer Paavo Tynell and boldly introducing them to a global audience. GUBI’s Chief Brand Officer, Marie Kristine Schmidt, shares her insights into this shared journey. Read more
Founded in 2004, Finnish Design Shop has transformed over two decades from a humble small business into one of the world’s leading online stores for Nordic design. To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we’re taking a look back at the key milestones along the journey. Read more
When a professional oversees the entire project, even the smallest detail is purposeful and meticulously refined. Timeless, soft, yet minimalist and modern – this is the home of interior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto and photographer Mikko Ryhänen in Helsinki’s Töölö district. Read more
Our journey through the most significant milestones at Finnish Design Shop’s 2023 includes the launch of a new sustainability tool, a Paimio Sanatorium poster competition, and the expansion of our showroom. Let’s dive into the highlights of the year together! Read more
Award-winning American interior and product designer Kelly Wearstler makes her debut as a tableware designer with Serax’s latest collections, Dune and Zuma. Renowned for her vibrant and layered style, Wearstler believes that each table setting is a new adventure. Read more
Stine Liv Buur, who is in charge of Vitra’s classic furniture collection, is in her dream job where she gets to delve into design archives. The furniture created by Charles & Ray Eames are a passion for her but at the moment, however, the most important thing is the sustainability of the Eames collection. Read more
The classic Eames Lounge Chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames to improve on something that already existed. The same kind of thinking still prevails at Vitra, which is now relaunching the fabric-upholstered version of the Lounge Chair. Slightly less-well known than the chair, the story behind it began already in the late 1950s. Read more
Finnish design brand Finarte’s latest collection was created in collaboration with illustrator and textile designer Minni Havas. The rug and throw designs are infused with bold colors and striking forms that merge in fascinating ways – the central theme and the name of the collection is Blending. Read more
Charles and Ray Eames were some of the most influential designers of 20th-century modern design. The story of the couple, making their careers in the US, involves both design competitions and World War Two – and Finnish architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen. Read more
Aino Aalto, Nanna Ditzel, Greta Magnusson Grossman and Armi Ratia were pioneers in Scandinavian design and home interior design. The recognizable handprint and strong vision of these four designers are still a delight today. Read more
Los Angeles-based blogger and influencer Tommy Lei is a fan of Scandinavian interior design, Alvar Aalto’s lighting and crisp, clean lines. Design Stories asked Lei to pick his favorite gift ideas from the Finnish Design Shop selection. Read more
Marseille, a city of rugged charm. Rotterdam with its modern architecture. Mondo’s editorial staff picked some non-capital-city attractions worth visiting from your armchair. Read more
Right now is the right time to stay at home and have the movie marathon of your life. We picked a list of movies, TV series and documentaries that offer something for every design and architect lover. Get your popcorn ready, take a seat and enjoy! Read more
At Finnish Design Shop, equality is at the heart of everything we do, every day. However, International Women’s Day offers a particularly good reason to celebrate fabulous female designers. We chose eight inspiring women full of uncompromising attitude, a distinctive style and a true passion for their work. Read more
Jonas Wagell, the architect and designer behind the Swedish design studio JWDA, picked six Christmas gifts for his close ones from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Wagell's choices include both design classics and contemporary pieces of Nordic design. Read more
The Eames Fiberglass Chair, launched almost 70 years ago, was the world's first mass-produced plastic chair. Thanks to new production methods, Charles and Ray Eames' fiberglass chair is back in the Vitra collection after a break of over two decades. Read more
A radio designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946 is now available for the first time, as Vitra has launched the model together with the award-winning audio brand, Revo. Read more
Teija Harju, who works in Finnish Design Shop’s content team, picked six favorites from the mid-season sale. There is only a limited number of sale products available, so score the best finds now! Read more
In this series of articles, our friends list their top Christmas gifts from the range of Finnish Design Shop. Interior architect Joanna Laajisto includes both Finnish design classics as well as practical home accessories in her gift list. Read more