'H House' by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff

The Stockholm based architectural practice Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff realised this H-shaped wooden residence in the archipelago of Stockholm situated on a beautiful site overlooking the ocean.

'H House' by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff

“The setting is scenic but the climate is harsh. Summers are light but short and the wind can often be a problem in these costal areas. As in many of our projects great emphasis is put on exploring the border between inside and outside – protected and exposed – building and nature. 1/3 of the built area consists of outdoor areas under roof. The H-shape helps create intimate and wind protected courtyards that prolong the summer season. The main veranda is fully under roof and an open fireplace helps keeping the temperature up during spring and fall. The social areas have concrete floors and are kept a bit rough. The private bedroom section is elevated from the concrete and less rough with dark wooden floor and interiors. The main materials used are: concrete, rusty steel, untreated pine wood, oiled wenge and water. In this house, as well as in many of our projects, materials together with light rather than form gain focus and create atmosphere.”

'H House' by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff

'H House' by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff

'H House' by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff

'H House' by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff

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'Antoinette' seating/room-divider by Cate & Nelson for Bla Station

Continuing the trend in furniture design for pieces that shield their users from view, while providing a certain acoustic benefit, Bla Station have launched a new seat/room-divider, designed by Cate & Nelson and premiered at last month’s Stockholm Furniture Fair.

'Antoinette' seating/room-divider by Cate & Nelson for Bla Station

Consisting of a frame of laquered steel, covered with a mesh fabric, ‘Antoinette’ affords the sitter or sitters a sense of privacy, particularly when used in a contract context. The upholstered seat is available in either leather or fabric, and can be removed for storage.

'Antoinette' seating/room-divider by Cate & Nelson for Bla Station

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'Lobby' by Form Us With Love for mitab

The young Swedish designers of Form Us With Love were probably one of the most represented at this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair. For the Swedish manufacturer mitab they created this upholstered bench with a matching side table – light and simple furniture which perfectly fit into   entrance areas, waiting rooms or other social spaces.

'Lobby' by mitab

'Lobby' and 'Piccolo' by mitab

'Piccolo' by Form Us With Love for mitab

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'Avalon' by Michael Young

The Swedish manufacturer Swedese recently presented this upholstered armchair, designed by the British born and Hong Kong based Michael Young, at the Stockholm Furniture Fair.

‘Avalon’ has a 360 degree swiveling base with automatic return.

'Avalon' by Michael Young for Swedese

'Avalon' by Michael Young

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'Albert' by Massproductions

The Stockholm based young label Massproductions presented this new series of solid stools at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. The British designer Chris Martin found inspiration in traditional pub stools when he created the robust structure for ‘Albert’.

'Albert' by Massproductions

'Albert' by Massproductions

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'Wood' table lamp by Fredrik Mattson

The collaboration between the Swedish manufacturer Zero and the Stockholm based designer Fredrik Mattson has been going on for several years now. At this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair the successful team presented ‘Wood’ (this product name seems to be popular this year), a new series of interior lighting. The base of each model is a cylindric veneered body which is connected to an accordant reflector – made from matt opal glass for the pendant lights and painted aluminum or copper for the table lamp.

'Wood' pendant lamp by Fredrik Mattson

'Wood' pendant lamp by Fredrik Mattson

'Wood' ceiling lamp by Fredrik Mattson

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'Wood' by Åke Axelsson

With 77 years the Swedish designer Åke Axelsson not even thinks of resigning from work. At this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair he proudly presented ‘Wood’, his latest piece for the Swedish manufacturer Gärsnäs. The components of this elegant lightweight chair are made with a traditional steaming technique that uses a minimal amount of wood. Wood is packed disassembled in a recyclable cartonboard in order to reduce transport volume.

'Wood' by Åke Axelsson for Gärsnäs

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'Pinocchio' by Källemo

The Swedish manufacturer Källemo recently presented this new wooden chair by Mats Theselius at this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair. With the simple and transparent construction the designer created a modern version of the archtypical post and rung chair.

'Pinocchio' by Källemo

'Pinocchio' by Källemo

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'Object' by minus tio

At this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair the Swedish manufacturer minus tio presented this cubic display furniture created by the designer MatsTheselius and artist Andreas Roth. The piece is composed of five different materials – Swedish marble is combined with brass, corian, glass and oak. 

'Object' by minus tio

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Foldable table by Akka

During this year’s Stocholm Furniture Fair the Swedish designers of Akka presented this foldable table at the Greenhouse, the forum for young designers. In all different positions, even folded, the cantilvered table stands out for its charming appearance. This might be due to the slightly bent skids, which give the table a figurative character.

Foldable table by Akka

Foldable table by Akka

Foldable table by Akka

Foldable table by Akka

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