Stockholm Furniture Fair was held on February 6-10, 2024 at Stockholmsmässan, in parallel with Stockholm Design Week (February 5-11). The 2024 edition of the fair celebrated community spirit, and – although more focused in scale – came with a remarkable line-up of exhibitors and installations.
The Reading Room was created by Formafantasma, Guest of Honour 2024 at the Stockholm Furniture Fair.
The Reading Room invited visitors to a calm space where they could sit and read, reflect and immerse themselves in the ideas that have shaped Formafantasma's work.
Lighting company Zero is known for decorative projects in public interiors. They love to experiment with colour and add "private approach" to the public sector. The Zero team: Pontus Gill, Tobias Gill, Adam Palm, Victoria Sigurd and Per Gill.
Hakon Vad is the 5th generation in the Norwegian company VAD that manufactures sofa systems. He is standing next to the Darwin collection.
Magnus Heijel from Mavis. The company's motto is "made in our world". All furniture is designed in Sweden and produced in factories in Europe that share their view on how furniture should be manufactured. Their goal is to make furniture that's really good but, at the same time, isn't too costly.
Farming Architects by Jordens showcased a testbed of diverse building materials and integrated projects which incorporate farming.
Initially active in the playground market in 1980, Nola's focus now is on outdoor furniture for public spaces. Founder Agneta Stake is sitting on a swing from the Korg Collection.
Joacim Dubbelman and owner Magnus Engström from Envivo. 'We try to change the way we handel furniture and to help people use vintage pieces in an easy way.'
Jonas Wetterlöf, CEO of Grythyttan Stalmöbler, showcased the iconic classic series garden furniture.
Lars Hofjö from the Lumberyard Project. He started the project during Covid in the workshop at his summerhouse. Everything is made by hand and materials are sourced locally. The wood even comes from his neighbour's sawmill!
Robert Bladh, CEO of Essem Design, and his colleague. The company is specialised in Hall furniture & Hall interiors.
Tommy Hammarberg and August Sidusgard from the brand Beyond Interior Finland. This was their first showcase in Sweden and they presented tailor made furniture, mainly closets, with high quality details.
The Zinc Chair, designed by Mathieu Gustafsson (left). Standing next to him is his colleague Anton Mannervik from Gemla. The company is specialised in steam bent wood furniture. All pieces are made by hand.
Älvsjö Gård is a collectable design platform at Stockholm Furniture fair. It showcased experimental and limited edition pieces by designers.
One of the exhibitors at Älvsjö Gård was Fabian Bergmark Näsman.
String Furniture celebrated 75 years. The Swedish design company produces a number of modern classics and furniture brands. More than 95 percent of our furniture is made in Sweden, using renewable, recyclable or recycled materials.
String Furniture celebrated 75 years with silver decorations!
Designer for Ingridsdotter Jonas Bohlin rowed from Stockholm to Paris once! Inspired by this trip he created lots of furniture pieces. Among which these chairs, inspired by the bends in the rivers.
Sanna Fehrman from Massproductions, sitting on the Patch Sofa, made with pocket springs. The sofa is produced with as much air, to limit the amount of foam.
'Imaginative designs and obsessive quality', that is the motto of Hem. Collaborating with different designers the brand creates unique pieces for the private and public sector.
The T Shelf for Hem is designed by Formafantasma, Guest of Honour 2024 at Stockholm Furniture Fair.
Karl Wulf Karlsson and Henrik Karlsson are the 2nd and 3rd generation of Hans K. The family business focuses on wooden furniture. They are standing next to the new K5 Chair.
Saara Argillander sitting on the heat-treated pine wood outdoor chair by Vaarnii. The company is specialised in locally made pine wood furniture.
Vaarnii also showcased pine veneer lighting.
Matt Jowit from Humanscale. The American company specialises in ergonomic products. 'We create products that fulfil a solution to an ergonomic problem. Our products are also easy to use.'
Sabina Jismark from the Sono Group is showing the new Forest series for children and grown-ups.
The Yellow Thread installation by Färg & Blanche was first created for the 2023 Swedish Presidency of the European Union at the European Council in Brussels. It now encompassed a bar and seating area, and a spacious stage area housing the fair’s talks program, framed by striking yellow arches that define the space.
The Yellow Thread installation by Färg & Blanche was first created for the 2023 Swedish Presidency of the European Union at the European Council in Brussels. It now encompassed a bar and seating area, and a spacious stage area housing the fair’s talks program, framed by striking yellow arches that define the space.
Edsbyn CEO Cecilia Sebesta (right) and colleague Jenny Hallberg. The company is celebrating 125 years this year! Initially starting as a manufacturer for ski's the company now specialises in soft seating. But the Eski Chairs are a fun nod to the company's past.
Marqus Hansson from Interior Collection, a Swedish distributor for different brands. 'Our focus consists of the best possible service with personal advice, safe deliveries and a large range of quality design furniture.'
An overview of Hall A. The fair was smaller than usual this year, but there were many visitors.
Roger Olsson from Balzar Beskow. Since 1957 the company manufactures Swedish furniture, of which 95% is locally produced.
Jonathan Georgy from Form2 is sitting on one of the unique pieces from the Globe Collection.
Simonas Savickas from Narbutas. The company based in Lithuania manufactures office furniture. The focus of this year was sustainability.
Preparations in the Yellow Thread installation for the fair’s talks program.
One of the talks hosted at the fair was by architect and industrial designer Patricia Urquiola. It featured Urquiola's visionary approach to design.
David Sjöberg is designer and owner of Davsjo. The brand new company celebrated its 3 month anniversary. He showed a collection of foldable and non-foldable dining chairs.
Johanson Design showcased products made with influencer Tekla Evelina Severin (Teklan).
Johanson Design showcased products made with influencer Tekla Evelina Severin (Teklan).
The Noon lighting brand from Johanson Design.
An overview of Hall C.
Per Nadén from Nadén Furniture explained the process behind their furniture. They use wood from their friend's forest and saw mill, and only use trees that need to be cut down.Even if the wood doesn't always look perfect. 'We do what we can, with the limitations we have.'
Mikael Lundqvist and Christopher Nyström from Tre Sekel, based in the centre of carpentry in Sweden, Tibro. The 3 pillars of the company: furniture, kitchens and specialty goods, which are made on demand.
Tre Sekel is based in the centre of carpentry in Sweden, Tibro. The 3 pillars of the company: furniture, kitchens and specialty goods, which are made on demand.
Lillian de Souza from Atelier Sandemar. 'We started as manufacturers and we've now had our own brand for 4 years.'
The popular Oona Chair by Atelier Sandemar.
The fair hosted a guided tour around the fair with designer and environmentalist Emma Olbers: Walk & Talk Sustainability. Olbers showed visitors her selection of sustainable and circular designs.
The fair hosted a guided tour around the fair with designer and environmentalist Emma Olbers: Walk & Talk Sustainability. Olbers showed visitors her selection of sustainable and circular designs.
In the project DES&DO! designers and local manufacturers from Västra Götaland worked together.
One of the DES&DO! products: the Howdy wallpaper from Maria C Bernhardsson and Ulricehamns Tapetfabrik.
SPOK Sample highlighted local manufacturing in Sweden. SPOK (Contemporary production and consumption) is a digital platform for production that aims to collect and spread knowledge about local manufacturing possibilities, from crafts to industry.
The Greenhouse is the fair's international platform for up-and-coming designers. Each fall, designers and design schools worldwide apply to participate. The final selection is made by the jury. This year's exhibitors comprise 32 designers and 22 design schools - notable for their playful exploration, experimentation and innovation.
The Greenhouse is the fair's international platform for up-and-coming designers. Each fall, designers and design schools worldwide apply to participate. The final selection is made by the jury. This year's exhibitors comprise 32 designers and 22 design schools - notable for their playful exploration, experimentation and innovation.
The Greenhouse is the fair's international platform for up-and-coming designers. Each fall, designers and design schools worldwide apply to participate. The final selection is made by the jury. This year's exhibitors comprise 32 designers and 22 design schools - notable for their playful exploration, experimentation and innovation.
The Greenhouse is the fair's international platform for up-and-coming designers. Each fall, designers and design schools worldwide apply to participate. The final selection is made by the jury. This year's exhibitors comprise 32 designers and 22 design schools - notable for their playful exploration, experimentation and innovation.
Ung Svensk Form is an annual award and exhibition showcasing the Swedish design scene. This year's exhibition is designed by Matti Klenell.
Simon Anund described the young company Verk. They started 2 years ago. Everything is produced and from Sweden. This is quite difficult, since much is outsourced nowadays. Especially textiles and pigments, but they started their own production with Swedish materials.
Simon Anund described the young company Verk. They started 2 years ago. Everything is produced and from Sweden. This is quite difficult, since much is outsourced nowadays. Especially textiles and pigments, but they started their own production with Swedish materials.
The Belid Lighting Group. 'Since the company was founded in 1969, our knowledge and experience in developing and producing lighting has always been clear to see and we continue to maintain our vision of producing high quality lighting to this day.'
Matilda Hunyadi from Sloydlab presented the Bacatus collection. The chair won furniture of the year 2023 and now a table has been added.
Jose Alacreu from Porcelanosa. It was the Spanish company's second time at the fair in Stockholm, introducing their bathroom and kitchen products and tiles in the Nordic countries.
Carla Franchetti and Mathias Larsson from Reform Design Lab presented their sustainable products. In the new collection are office screens made from recycled waste.
The retro Cyclops mirror was a real eye-catcher at the stand, said Jan and Simone Svedholm from Svedholm Design.
"Work in progress" is a collaboration between the studios of Sami Kallio and Lisa Hilland.
Michele Bassan and Alice Nicente from lapalma. The Italian family company produced furniture, mostly for the public sphere. They frequently collaborate with Scandinavian designers.
The Italian family lapalma produces furniture, mostly for the public sphere. They frequently collaborate with Scandinavian designers.
Modular lounge by lapalma.
Ulrika Hillström from Karl Andersson & Söner. The company has been producing furniture, mostly for public spaces, for 125 years.
Karl Andersson & Söner showcased a combination of new products and bestsellers.
Karl Andersson & Söner showcased a combination of new products and bestsellers.
Denis Markovic was at the Stockholm Furniture Fair for the first time with the Croatian brand Follium.
'90 percent of our products are produced at companies within cycling distance,' said Johannes Herbertsson from Mitab. The furniture manufacturer creates, but also refreshes and renews products...
...like this bench, from a Swedish high school. The left side shows how they refreshed the old bench.
Detail from the old high school bench.
Anna Klockby from Gärsnäs. The company recently worked with designer Anton Björsing, who designed this collection for a restaurant.
Gärsnäs produces mostly for the contract sector, but recently started collaborating with Nordic Nest.
The eye-catcher at the Dutch Satteliet Originals was the Reunited SC Chair, with fringe details, said Roy Keultjes.
A lot of people gathered for drinks at the Blå Station stand!
The Lammhults stand was designed in collaboration with Stockholm-based Note (design studio). A selection of Lammhults furniture including three new launches and a number of classic pieces are scattered throughout the space, grouped by a newly refreshed palette.
'Inspired by the success of our 2023 exhibition, this year we’ve taken an even bolder approach with red as our focus colour.'
"The Museum of Masonite" is an exhibition of Masonite works from the Stockholm-based design studio Folkform.
The company Abstracta has been making soundscapes since 1972.
Thomas Ronneberg Nielsen from the Norwegian sustainable furniture manufacturer Vestre. Their most recent product: a fossil free steel bench (on the left).
Mantas Matuškevičius and Tomas Dumskis from the Lithuanian brand Herleven. They produce furniture made from recycled materials.
Mathias Ek is showcasing the new colours for the Fora Form chairs.
A lit up chair at the Fora Form stand.
Johanna Mawe and Emilie Engdahl from Rafz. The Stockholm-based company transforms reused furniture companies sell to them.
The Stockholm-based company Rafz transforms reused furniture companies sell to them.
Design Bar "Surface Club" by Lab La Bla stands out with its unique diamond shaped layout, use of sustainable materials and approachable down-to-eath ambience.
And it offered visitors some entertainment!
The combined stand of Italian Fiam and French Stella. Fiam produces wire chairs. Stella designs table football, as Peter Nordin is demonstrating!
José Fornas from the Spanish lighting company Aromas. They work with different coloured glass and sorts of stone, like marble as well.
The coloured glass pieces by Aromas are also customisable.
The "New Ventures" area gathers and showcases young design brands and selected first-time fair exhibitors.
The "New Ventures" area gathers and showcases young design brands and selected first-time fair exhibitors.
The "New Ventures" area gathers and showcases young design brands and selected first-time fair exhibitors.
"Whatever you want us to be"-installation by Swedish Girls.
Alice and Rosa from the Danish Wild Studio cph.
All the products are made from 100% recycled plastic.