Finnish design

Finnish architect and designer Finland, died May 11, 1976 in Helsinki, Alvar Aalto was a pioneer in modern architecture.

Great design is in the foundation of Finnish culture, just one reason why Helsinki was designated the 2012 World Design Capital. The Design District of over 200 boutiques and galleries across 25 streets offers innovative

Trends come and go, but the timeless allure of classics transcends decades – Artek's iconic furniture and lighting have brought beauty and functionality to homes worldwide for nearly a century. We selected seven Aalto favorites: read on to discover the stories behind these beloved products.

A new exhibition in Helsinki (28 October 2022 – 9 April 2023) highlights the bold and bright creations of Finnish textile artist Vuokko Nurmesniemi and her equally talented husband Antti, Wallpaper* visits the designers’ house in Kulosaari

A dream came true when the house, designed by Edla for her family, was completed and they can now celebrate the great midwinter holidays in their new home. Christmas begins when she hangs a chandelier over the dining table.

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.

Design Icons by Iittala. Who needs flowers when you have a vase this gorgeous? Get the story behind the design icon and get inspiration on how to use the vases through my own unique stylings.

Honka Tuuli brings you close to nature The path to tranquillity is via nature. Our new Honka Tuuli holiday-home design brings nature indoors. Inspired by the Finnish archipelago, our Tuuli villas were designed by windsurfer Tuuli Petajä-Sirén, an Olympic medallist who also happens to be an architect. #holidayhome #logcabin #villa #architecture #nordic #design #scandinaviandesign #modern #contemporary #honkarakenne #loghomeliving

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.

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.

This visit to Yrjö Kukkapuro's home and studio, first featured in Wallpaper’s April 2020 issue, highlights the evolution of the Finnish designer's experimental approach to furniture

Hundreds of Marimekko prints and their stories in one place.

Planning to visit Finnish Design Shop in Turku, Finland? Find out what makes the showroom unique and what to expect from your visit.

Nordic ideas and solutions for storage - Buy online from Finnish Design Shop. All in-stock items ship within 24 hours. See our selection of storage!

Miia’s studio home in Herttoniemi, Helsinki, reflects her creativity and courage to use colors based on intuition. For Miia, the happiest moments are those when friends or members of the extended family gather around the large table.

Finnish Design Shop and Artek have launched a joint collection including the three-legged Aalto stool 60 in three new colors. Only a limited number of stools are available, so hurry up if you want one of the iconic seats for yourself!

You'll definitely want to copy these 9 interesting things from Finnish homes. How did you live without these before? #finnishhome #finnishculture

Danish design blogger Sofie Amalie Rolandsen chooses her six favorite items from the Finnish Design Shop. The choices would beautifully integrate into her bright and colorful Copenhagen home, where she playfully mixes design classics with second-hand finds.