Scandinavian Furniture News

The all new Stressless application for the Apple iPad is now available as a free download from the App Store. The application creates a new shopping experience for consumers by bringing together catalogue, web and video content built for the tablet user experience. You can zoom high definition product images, view feature videos and mix and match fabric, leather and wood accents to find the perfect Stressless design combination. The app also includes short product feature videos and high-definition images of design environments to tickle your f ...

Modern Scandinavian design emerged between the First and Second World War reaching mass popularity in the 1950’s.Scandinavians were devastated by the occupation during World War II. After the war, Scandinavians went back to basics. Scandinavian furniture designers and craftsmen had to find good quality, inexpensive materials with the limited resources available to them. They resorted to traditional materials like wood, clay and glass which resulted in the emergence of quality furniture designs and world-class craftsmanship.Modernism...

Scandinavian interior design is defined by sleek lines, neutral palettes and the efficient use of space. Influenced by the Swedish, Norwegian and Danish landscapes, it is an interior design style that is elegantly timeless.The colour palette is primarily neutral with the exception of the frequent use of bright red to add dramatic contrast. A cardin ...

Scandinavian interior design is defined by three styles – country, Gustavian and Scandinavian modern. The distinguishing characteristics of Scandinavian country include bare or painted wide plank-wood floors, furniture manufactured from birch or pine and fabrics with minimal patterns in white-washed hues. The Gustavian look is a combination of coun ...

Scandinavian design is simple by design, fresh, minimalist, uncluttered and functional. To create a Scandinavian style living room, start by selecting Scandinavian furniture in shades of white or neutral colours. Add texture and colour to your Scandinavian furniture with chunky knitted cushions or patterns in muted, earthy tones. Contemporary Scand ...

Nordic design invokes a sense of calm while drawing inspiration from the landscapes of the Nordic countries including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Bringing the outdoors in, the colour palette of Nordic design is influenced by the natural abundance of rivers, waterfalls, fjords, glaciers, forests and mountains in the Nordic countries. Pr ...