A couple who work with wood live with their children in the Maununneva district of Helsinki. At first glance, you wouldn't guess from the art gallery-like space that many of the items in the home are pre-owned – and that it’s a place for spontaneous ball games. Read more
Pondering whether to part with your cherished design piece? To help you make the final decision, we’ve listed the most coveted pre-loved design gems from the marketplace Franckly – these products are sure to sell in no time! Read more
What kind of office space best supports the evolving ways of working? This was the question tackled by Studio Joanna Laajisto’s team as they designed the new premises for real estate development company Sponda in downtown Helsinki. Some of the furniture for the project was sourced through Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales. Read more
Meet our team – the Makers of Nordic Happiness! Join us for a sit-down with writer Susa Pääkkönen, who shares her thoughts on good design and reveals her top interior decorating tips. Read more
It has been a year since Franckly, Finnish Design Shop's marketplace for pre-owned design, first saw the light of day. Check out Franckly's first-year news and discover the best-selling and most sought-after vintage products at the moment! 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
Elevate your festive season with the perfect blend of cheer and conscious choices. By embracing the path of sustainability, you can make your celebrations not only joyous but also more mindful. Dive into our tips for discovering sustainable holiday gifts from the carefully curated selection at Finnish Design Shop. Read more
Do you have unused gifts or other giftable design treasures gathering dust in your closet? We've highlighted the most sought-after pre-loved design pieces from the Franckly marketplace – these gift items are guaranteed to attract buyers! Read more
Pondering whether to part with your cherished design piece? To help you make the final decision, we’ve listed the most coveted pre-loved design gems from the marketplace Franckly – these outdoor items are sure to sell in no time! Read more
Welcome for a bout of treasure-hunting in Franckly’s very own summer shop! Our marketplace for pre-owned design is bursting with beauties for the summer home from gorgeous garden furniture to vintage tableware. To celebrate the opening of the Summer Store, we selected five of our favorites from Franckly’s outdoor selection. Read more
In downtown Helsinki, under the spires of a castle-like Art Nouveau building, there’s a home whose residents value a cozy atmosphere and design from past decades. Join Design Stories on a visit to this charming home! Read more
The major crises we have experienced lately have posed immense challenges to many design brands. For consumers, this new situation has meant higher prices and longer delivery times. We asked design professionals whether something good could come out of all the adversity. Read more
Nita Hauhia, a Helsinki-based interior stylist, social media influencer and big-time Christmas fan, chose seven timeless gifts for friends and family from Franckly, the online marketplace for pre-owned design.“I love it when items have a life history of their own and have maybe taken a few knocks here and there over the years, just like people,” says Nita. Read more
A forest of our own, deliveries to 102 countries, wild food delicacies, brand new interior design service – Finnish Design Shop’s year 2022 featured various highlights. Now at the beginning of the year, it’s a good time to peek into the past and celebrate the successes. Read what 2022 had in store for us! Read more
Something old, something new, and something a bit more sustainable – now these are some great objectives for the new year and new design purchases. Check out our customer service team’s tips on how to make even more considered design choices! Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s showroom team picks the most interesting products and interior design trends every month. August is the time to enjoy the balmy late summer evenings, go mushroom hunting – and sort out your workstations and lighting to make the transition from lazy summer afternoons as easy as possible. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s showroom team picks the most interesting products and interior design trends every month. In July, interior designer Riikka Soini-Ferraguto focuses on timeless and beautifully aging design classics, textile care and skincare as well as picking something pretty for a vase. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends every month. In June, the new and old will be brought together as the vintage treasures of marketplace Franckly adorn the interior of the showroom. Read more
Ceramic artist and Franckly’s content producer Elena Palomo fell in love with the worn plank floors in the two-room rental apartment. They provide a perfect background for ceramics, vintage and good design. Read more
Franckly is a thriving pre-owned online design marketplace run by a team that’s passionate about curated vintage design and responsible consumption. Design Stories interviewed Franckly’s Sales Manager Lotta Kuuteri, who has found her calling in the marvelous world of pre-owned design. Read more
Arabia’s Moomin seasonal set for summer 2022 continues the Moomin family’s summer adventure with a jolly fishing theme. The tableware’s pastel-hued illustration features a collage of elements from three Moomin comic strip stories. Read more
To Vivian and Santeri, their home is a place for winding down, a place where they only want to have durable and long-lasting furniture. The Port Arthur area of Turku has become an important basis for them, where everything is near. Read more
The year 2021 was a time of great changes at Finnish Design Shop, as we opened our new logistics center and showroom and contributed to carbon neutrality by protecting Finnish forests. Design Stories summed up the most important figures and interesting facts from the year 2021. Read more
Nella Beljan is the founder of the Berlin-based gallery and showroom Zora Auguste. She found eight perfect vintage gift ideas for her family, friends and herself at Franckly, Finnish Design Shop’s online marketplace for pre-owned design. Read more
Marimekko’s Head of PR and Community, Sylvia Sene, chose six timeless gift ideas from Franckly, the online marketplace for pre-owned design. “Many design items and home products might actually have a special value due to the fact that they have already seen life.” Read more
With an address book spanning the globe, Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales team provides clients with design products that suit their needs, swiftly and with professional pride. Design Stories sat down with Contract Sales Manager Annika Kairento, who enjoys the scope of projects, ranging from restaurants to office spaces – not to mention a warm, welcoming church building. Read more
A carefully selected Christmas gift delights both the giver and the receiver. What makes giving the gift feel even better is knowing that it is an ethically and sustainably manufactured product that can bring joy for years to come. Read more
Franckly Friends, dedicated to friends of pre-owned design, is a column that visits the homes of interesting individuals and delves into stories behind their design treasures. In the second part, we meet stylist and interior designer Lela Louhio at her home in Helsinki. Lela’s home reflects her love of Scandinavian design and her home country, Brazil. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s first showroom has been opened at the online store’s new logistics center in Turku, Finland. Design Stories interviewed Showroom Manager Maija Rasila, who described the impressive facilities and the showroom’s operations in more detail. Read more
Pertti Männistö has collected an incredibly extensive collection of lamps and furniture designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto. The collector’s home in Kaarina, Finland, is also decorated with Aalto furniture that exudes timeless beauty. Timeless indeed – the newest furniture in Männistö’s Aalto collection was made in the 1960s. Read more