It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

Scandinavia is home to one of the most popular design aesthetics for interiors. During the 20th Century, Scandi countries — Denmark, Norway, and Sweden — launched hit after hit of beautifully simple ...

Kivik. Hemnes. Ektorp. Even if you aren't sure what these funny-sounding words mean, they're probably familiar to you. That's because they're the names of sofas and bookshelves from Ikea. But did you ...

It is fascinating to think how Scandinavia - such a small geographic region - has had such a strong influence on design, starting in the middle of the 20th century and continuing into the present day, ...

The Scandinavian Interior Design theme has been all the rave in recent years. But how did it all begin? In 1954, a design show with the name "Scandinavian design" was created to travel from the United ...

Known for its simplicity, functionality and craftsmanship, Scandinavian design was first introduced to the United States in the 1950s, yet it has become increasingly popular over the last decade.

When you think of Scandinavian vs mid-century modern, distinct looks will likely immediately suggest themselves. Mid-century modern's saturated colors and geometric patterns create a clear contrast to ...

Who gave the world Scandinavian design? Arne Jacobsen, Eero Arnio, Alvar Aalto, or Ingvar Kamprad? Okay, sure. But another larger force played a major role in establishing Scandinavian design as well: ...

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