Denmark and Finland are famous for their exceptional, timeless design and look back on numerous icons such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen and Kay Bojesen. Their designs had a lasting impact on the design world – and are still popular today. If you're looking for creative living ideas, you've come to the right place with the new Scandinavian home design from Muuto, Hay or Iittala.
There is no seating at Iittala, but the selection of kitchen utensils, table decorations and home accessories is huge. The traditional company was founded as a glassworks at the end of the 19th century in the small town of Iittala in southern Finland. Glass art is created by human hands in our own glass blowing factory. The materials ceramic, metal and concrete now complement the diverse product portfolio. Contrary to the typical Scandinavian restraint when it comes to colors, Iittala is bold. Colorful designs and graphic decorations on tealight vessels, candlesticks, vases, tableware and home textiles make this clear. Curious? These and other furnishing highlights from Iittala are available hereFound4you.
After well-known designers such as Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala and Oiva Toikka, the Finnish manufacturer was recently able to win over another top designer: the Japanese Issey Miyake is known for fashion creations and fragrances. For Iittala he designed the “Iittala X Issey Miyake” collection, consisting of textiles, porcelain and glass in shapes inspired by the art of origami folding.
The young design brand Hay from Copenhagen has been shaking up the design world for several years. Company founder Rolf Hay consciously revives the classic furniture design of the 1950s and 60s. The tried and tested furniture tradition will be continued and developed further with an eye to the future. A bold plan, after all, small Denmark has already produced great designers like Arne Jacobsen. Hay's collections include seating, side tables, carpets and home accessories. There are also mirrors, bathroom utensils and practical household accessories. The advantage ofHay: great design at reasonable prices.
The brand, which was founded almost 15 years ago, gained notoriety through, among other things, the “Wooden Hand”, a decorative, approximately 20 centimeter tall wooden hand with movable finger joints. It sets accents on the desk as well as on the bookshelf, but also as a jewelry holder in the bedroom. A nice living idea and a great gift tip.
Muuto's design is bold and very modern. The company name comes from the Finnish word muutos and means “new perspective”. That fits! Sustainability and functionality are the focus. Muuto is known for stylish seating, tables, lights, multifunctional shelving systems and practical storage options. Just like Hay, Muuto is still quite young. The company was founded in 2006. Since then, it has had a significant influence on the new oneScandinavian living style.
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