Finnish Design Shop demonstrates its support for the Helsinki Pride community by donating 10,000 euros to the organization. This partnership for equality and human rights has been ongoing for five years. Read more
Ceramic artist Akiko Mori favors Christmas gifts that carry memories. Get inspired by gift ideas that are sure to make a lasting impression! Read more
Our friends from abroad find it hard to miss: we Finns love to entertain in the comfort of our homes and often choose to snuggle up rather than head downtown. To warm up the chillier seasons, may we present 9 products made for comfy gatherings. 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
As a little boy, licking stamps for the invoices of his mother's company, Joakim Jusélius most likely could not foresee one day being the owner of Secto Design. Discover what’s new for the family-run lighting company that trusts in sustainable Finnish manufacturing, including the new Kumulo pendant. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s online store is once again bursting with fresh arrivals. This time, we're treating design enthusiasts with comfort, versatility, and nostalgia. Check out Design Stories’ curated top five picks of the month and find own must-haves to add to your cart! Read more
“With acts of solidarity, we can curb the use of shame in attempts to assert control over sexual and gender minorities. I propose adopting an early support model to address problematic behavior,” says Eero Nurmi in the column that also serves as a reminder of the necessary steps forward Finland has yet to take. Read more
The Danish design brand ferm LIVING invited Design Stories to explore the charming home of Mattias and Caroline Storm in Stockholm, Sweden. The artist couple shares their insights on the transition from the apartment to the old house, balancing work with family life, and also their creative process. Read more
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row, and also the other Nordic countries rank in the top ten of the World Happiness Report 2024. As we celebrate the UN’s International Day of Happiness, it’s worth taking a closer look at the relationship between Finnish design and happiness. 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
In 2018, GUBI unveiled its first collection of iconic Finnish designer Paavo Tynell's lighting designs in Milan. Now, the Danish brand is launching a total of ten new Tynell lamps, including a fairy-tale-like special edition of the 9602 floor lamp. Read more
Helsinki Pride, which promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities, is celebrated from June 27 to July 3, 2022. The theme of this year’s Helsinki Pride Week is “Encounters”. In this Design Stories column, social media influencer and trans activist Mona Bling reflects on the importance of a sense of security in everyday encounters. 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
Helsinki Pride 2020 promotes the freedom to be your true self, both online and out on the streets. Interior designers Anna Pirkola and Lela Louhio used Finnish Design Shop products to furnish the Zalando Liberation Closet – an event venue and meeting place for Helsinki Pride, celebrating the power of self-expression and personal style. Read more
Stockholm-based designer Matti Klenell picked seven gift tips from Finnish Design Shop’s selection. The choices embody his love for contemporary Finnish design and creativity. Read more
To celebrate the Global Pride 2020, Finnish Design Shop shows its support for the Helsinki Pride Community through a donation campaign and an official partnership. Finnish Design Shop CEO Teemu Kiiski believes that companies have both the right and the responsibility to actively influence the world around us. Read more
Finnish Design Shop strives to be a store that is always open, for everyone. With Nordic values at its core, the business has joined as a supporting member of Inklusiiv, which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the working life. Julia Hämäläinen, Chief Operating Officer at Inklusiiv, delighted Design Stories with 10 steps towards a more inclusive everyday life. Read more
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Finnish Design Shop delivered a record number of packages around the world in 2020. A sincere thank you to all of our customers for investing in homes and sustainable design during these challenging times! Here’s our last year in numbers. Read more
What would a lottery win for a designer couple who loves the 1970s look like? A semi-detached house built in Tammisalo, Helsinki, in 1969 and cherished by its previous resident for almost 50 years. Read more
Le Klint is a traditional Danish lamp maker known for classic designs dating back to the 1940s. All its products are still handmade in Odense, Denmark. Design Stories interviewed the company’s CEO, Kim Weckstrøm Jensen, who had a career in the army before turning to the field of design. Read more
Brass has been trendy for some time, but timeless, easy-care chrome is also worth remembering. Shiny chrome and steel accents in decor and furniture look particularly fresh when combined with black. Read more
Danish design brand Sibast Furniture takes pride in carrying on the Sibast family’s design legacy with relaunches of Helge Sibast’s classic designs, manufactured in Denmark. We talked with Anna Sibast about craftsmanship and bringing the Sibast family’s design heritage to a new century. Read more
Ville and Janne's home in Kallio, Helsinki charms with passionately collected art, whimsical ornaments from abroad, and the forest-green tiled stove. Read more
When social media influencer Jirka Väätäinen engages in interior decoration, he is driven by inspiration and experimentation, not practical issues. The first home he bought strengthened his identity. Now he has the courage to trust his instincts. Read more
Studio Joanna Laajisto designed a new home for the advertising agency, Bob the Robot, in the former Elanto bread factory in Sörnäinen, Helsinki. The result, House of Bobs, is not a conventional office space. Read more
There are homes where people live for a long time. Despite eccentricities – or perhaps because of them – they have a pleasant atmosphere. Read more
The home of Finnish designer Katriina Nuutinen in Joensuu reflects a chain of traditions. Self-designed lighting fixtures and vases meet grandma’s rug and great flea market finds. Read more