Carl Malmsten is perhaps Sweden's most prominent designers. In Malmsten design, we see a mix of tradition and modernity in the simplicity of the Swedish peasant furniture as a starting point. Malmsten forms came to have a major influence on future generations of designers and the development of modern Swedish furniture.

Malmsten was raised in a middle-class family in Stockholm at the end of the 1800s, but was as a young man not interested in either education or status. He was considered controversial and outspoken back then and he took employment as an apprentice carpenter. He quickly became a highly skilled craftsman and in combination with a strong interest in art, this was the beginning of a great career. Malmsten was recognized designer at age 28 in 1916 when he won both the first and second prize in a furniture competition under the auspices of the Stockholm City Hall.

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Mathsson , Wegner , Panton , Aalto , Henningsen , the list is endless. During the 1900s, the northern countries represented a disproportionate number of the world's most renowned furniture designers. Most were well known during his career, while others have gained cult status after the fact. Common to the above names is that they are now considered some of the Nordic mästardesignerna.

It is common, especially here in Sweden, to find interior design and furnishings of these designers, both in people's homes and public places. Alvar Aalto tulpanvas , Yngve Ekström Lamino Chair and Henningsen's lamps we see everywhere. They are standing and hanging advertisement for his long-dead designer. It is therefore not surprising if young designers today find it difficult to find its place and to compete among these icons.

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The interest in furniture and interior design has grown at breakneck speed and today is as important as the clothes we wear ourselves to express our personality. As with clothing fashion, Stockholm County at the forefront, even when it comes to home decor and the big city it is, you can find here something for all styles and budgets.

Stockholm Furniture climate is often associated with stylish furniture and minimalist decor. Nordic design simply. But today, the need to express themselves become larger and finding their own solutions to their home as personal as possible. Many people prefer to drive on the same line, but more people today choose to mix old and new, budget and exclusive furniture in one. It's hip to be himself.

We have picked a few tidbits from the Stockholm Furniture range.

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