Hackman Flirt Jug & Glass Set

The Flirt series also includes practical jug and heat-proof glass set. The hot beverage jug can be heated on the stove and then attached to a plastic cover with a magnet so the jug acts as thermos jug. It is made of stainless steel and is suitable for all beverages. The plastic cover keeps drinks cold or hot longer, and acts also as a coaster under the jug.

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Iittala Sample Sale

Iittala Sample Sale! We are making some room for the new winter stock and these special offers are valid only until 28.10.2010. All orders over 100 euros ships for free within EU. Hurry now and check if can find your favourite item on sale. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

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Inventory Clearance Sale!

Inventory Clearance Sale! We are making some space for the new winter stock and these special offers are valid only until 24.09.2010. or as longs as in stock. All orders over 100 euros ships for free within EU. Hurry now and check if you can find your favourite item in sale!

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New Horizon Carpets from Woodnotes

Horizon is a new serie of carpets from Woodnotes. The paper yarn material used in the carpets is as durable, hygienic and safe. Thanks to the consistency of paper yarn, carpets will not collect dust and dirt, a characteristic that makes them ideal for those who are allergic to dust. Carpets are also supplied with soil-repellent treatment.

To see all the sizes and colour options, click here.

Lisa Johansson-Pape Lamps

Lisa Johansson-Pape´s(1907 - 1989) long career in the design of light fixtures and fittings began in 1942. She was one of the charter members of the Finnish Association for Lighting Technology and one of her principles in design for this sector was to make the form of a lamp or light fixture serve technological function. Lisa Johansson-Pape’s works represented Finland in many international exhibitions since the 1930s. At the New York World’s Fair of 1939, she carried out part of the interior design of the Finland department and at the Milan Triennial of 1951 lamps and light fixtures designed by her were awarded a silver medal. They received a gold medal at the 1954 triennial. She was one of the most notable Finnish designers known for her passion for lighting.

All Lisa Johansson-Pape lamps are manufactured in Finland and they charm with their beauty, simplicity and unigue design which allows the light filter through creating beautiful patterns on the surface of the lam. These lamps are true classics of Finnish design.

Click here to buy the Lisa Johansson-Pape lamps. All the lamps ships for free within EU.

Finnish Design Classics - Skyflyer & Modern Art

Designer Yki Nummi was born in China 1925 to a missionary family. He studied in Finland and after graduating from University of Art and Design Helsinki, he was hired as a lamp designer for Orno. The Modern Art table lamp, one of his classics, was designed at Orno in 1955. Modern Art represents European designs in the permanent collection of New York MoMA. Skyflier, designed in 1960, was awarded in Milano Triennale in the year of its launch. Skyflyer lamp is one of the best-known designs by Yki Nummi and known in Finland by the name of Lokki (Seagull), it is still very popular.

Click here to buy online these Finnish Design Classics.

Scandinavian Design from Artic Design

Artic Design is Italy´s most exclusive Scandinavian design store (we ship also to all EU countries, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and Switzerland) offering our customers the best in Scandinavian design products. Each of our product is carefully selected for their innovative and pure design, craftsmanship and beauty and many can only be found at ArticDesign.it in Italy.

We feature Scandinavian design icons like Eero Aarnio, Alvar & Aino Aalto and Harri Koskinen. We travel often to Scandinavia to find the best designed products available. From the most stylish glassware, handcrafted vases, fashion jewellery and uniquely designed lamps, Artic Design is design shopping at its best. Artic Design is one of the leading retailers for these highly appreciated designer labels in Italy, stocking only the best designed products from the brands we carry, offering you an exclusive selection and more efficient service.We continue to add new brands and fresh products, guaranteeing that our clients will, at all times, be provided with the best design products that Scandinavia has to offer.

Arabia Finland Maku-serie

Maku dishes help you to measure, mix and prepare delicious foods in a moment.
The beautiful ceramic surface feels comfortable in your hands while cooking and is a hygienic material. Maku-serue designed by Sami Ruotsalainen attracts you baking and cooking with your family and friens.

You can buy the Maku-serie from Artic Design, click here to see more.

Finnish Design lamps from Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio is one of the most celebrated furniture designers of the twentieth century. Credited with an array of distinct and visually striking designs, Aarnio has helped establish Finland in the international design market.

During his career that has lasted five decades, Aarnio has created a variety of notable pieces including the BALL CHAIR, PASTILLI, the BUBBLE CHAIR, PONY, and PARABEL TABLE. The DOUBLE BUBBLE and SWAN lamps are Aarnio’s most recent designs. Eero Aarnio´s Dubble Bubble can be found under the lamps category, but really it is a rather light sculpture or a decoration element. Double bubble pleases with it´s funny shape. It was Initially created from blown glass but the lamp was ultimately cast in plastic to ensure durability and uniform color of light. The Double Bubble lamp is now available to order from Artic Desig, click here for more information.

Swan is a table lamp that's both functional enough for the office and decorative enough for the living room. Swan is clearly related to the Double Bubble lamp. It has the same kind of plastic body that scatters light beautifully. It is also lighted with an energy saving compact fluorescent bulb. Swans are available in three colours – white, black and yellow. You can order also the Swan lamp from Artic Design, for more information click here.

Finnish Design wins in iF product design awards in Germany

Pentagon Design based in Helsinki, Finland has received to prizes in the iF product design awards in Germany. One of the winning designs in the Product Design Award- category was the Rotisser cooking range that Pentagon Design has designed for Hackman. You can read more about the awards from here.

The Hackman Rotisser range is available in Artic Design, order it easily online. Click here for more information.

Finnish Design from Woodnotes

Woodnotes is a Finnish design company founded in 1987 by textile designer Ritva Puotila and her son Mikko Puotila. Their products are recognised around the globe for their elegant design and superior quality. The K chair by Harri Koskinen has quickly become a well known Finnish design modern classic. The original concept behind Woodnotes products was to combine artistic creativity inspired by Finland’s rugged nature with advanced technologies to shape of Finnish raw materials: wood and paper. Woodnotes is the first company in the world to use paper yarn in a contemporary way in functional textiles.

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FINNISH DESIGN JANUARY SALES

The Janyary sales have started! We would like to wish to all our clients a happy new year. You can find special offers up to 50% while stocks last on Scandinavian design home décor in our January Sales. See more from here.

Iittala induction cookware

Tools cookware is created for entertaining people with an extra large appetite for life. The generously large sizes cover every cooking need, demonstrating that a good meal doubles in size when shared. Highly designed cookware that is developed in collaboration with world-class chefs and materials specialists. Tools offer a broad range of objects to add ease and control to all areas of cooking and serving. Perfect for even the most demanding occasion.
Design by: Björn Dahlström, 1998
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Iittala All Steel products, designed by Harri Koskinen, were originally designed for commercial kitchens and professional use. Now these stainless steel products have become a reliable and appreciated tool in domestic kitchens also.
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Neo brings distinctive and ergonomic design to cooking and in just three sizes. Neo’s unique pieces, as generous in functionality as in attention to detail, are true examples of Iittala’s lasting mindmade design. Essential objects that will inspire your everyday cooking forever.
Design by: Claesson Koivisto Rune, 2007
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The Benefits of Induction Cooking

1) Energy and Cost Efficient. Induction cooking is the most sustainable form of cooking. Notably more efficient than its competitors, gas and electric, induction cooking will help you help the planet. And, by using less energy, your monthly cooking costs will markedly decrease.The heat from induction cooking is provided by a magnetic reaction. A magnetic field transfers the electric energy to the object to be heated. There is a direct transfer of energy, which, in turn, results in greater efficiency. No heat is created by the induction element, instead, it is induced in the object/cooking utensil.

2) Safety. Besides energy efficiency, there is the added bonus of safety. No open flame means less cooking hazards for you and your family.

3) Stay Cool. And since no extra heat is being introduced into the environment, your kitchen will not get miserably hot as you cook. On a hot summer day, you will certainly appreciate this kind of efficiency.

Iittala Cookware is an good gift idea for example for christmas for you favourite cook!

Finnish Design Home Decor from Aarikka

Aarikka Oy is a family business founded in 1954 and today Aarikka is a globally recognised brand and an inseparable part of the history of Finnish industrial design. The company designs and manufactures design products, jewellery and decorative items. Each product is a unique item handmade in Finland using Finnish materials. In addition to Europe, Aarikka´s key sales regions include the United States and Japan.

Now you can find these beautiful objects for home decoration from Aarikka from Artic Design. Great christmas gift idea for a decorator.
Keisarinna gray candleholder

Lehtipuu paper rack

Pisara candleholder

Kuutamo table lamp design by Eero Sairanen

New home textiles from Finnish Finlayson and Lapuan Kankurit

With Finlayson bedspreads and decorative pillows you can create different bedroom styles from modern to classical. Check out our range of different bedspreads, which are complemented by matching decorative pillows from here
And soft wool blankets from Finlayson and Lapuan Kankurit will give warm welcome for the cold evening, see more from Artic Design

The City of Helsinki wants to become World Design Capital 2012

Article from Helsingin Sanomat written by Markku Karumo 19.8.2009:

The City of Helsinki did not fail to make an impression on the two representatives of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) who paid a visit to the Finnish capital last week in order to discuss the city’s prospects for becoming World Design Capital (WDC) in 2012. ”Especially Helsinki’s district of Arabianranta made an impact on us”, says Professor Peter Zec, the father of the worldwide design capital idea.

Zec evaluated the content of Helsinki’s application for two days together with Dilki de Silva, the Secretary-General of the ICSID. ”What is important is the content of the entire application package, not individual questions”, de Silva explained. The two visitors have also talked with Helsinki residents, trying to define how committed the various parties involved really are. Helsinki is not applying for the title alone. Other Finnish candidates behind the joint application are Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, and Lahti.

Helsinki’s 350-page application introduces the Finnish capital and its partners extensively. The central idea is to show how comprehensive the cities’ design is and how design has been taken into consideration in all planning. If Helsinki were to be designated for World Design Capital 2012, the choice would bring along a number of design-related events. The estimated budget for the year is EUR 15 million. Among a total of 46 applicants, the Dutch city of Eindhoven and the city of Helsinki were selected for the shortlist of entries that will move on to the next round of evaluation in the hopes of becoming World Design Capital in 2012.

Zec and de Silva visited many places in Helsinki: the contemporary art museum Kiasma, the Design Museum, Finlandia Hall, and the University of Helsinki. The strength of Arabianranta was in the combination of education, business, and living. ”Helsinki has a good reputation”, Zec remarked.”Finnish design is well-known. It has traditions, and it is present in education and research.There are also many foreign students in Helsinki”, Zec continued.Zec noted further that Eindhoven’s application was very similar to that of Helsinki. ”There, too, design is present in planning and research. Eindhoven citizens also want to have an open design-related year, in which it would be easy for local residents to take part”, Zec stated.

Zec and de Silva are to submit their report to the actual jury that is contemplating the name of the future design capital in Montreal. The jury includes design experts from Chile, France, Brazil, Britain, and South Korea. Following deliberations, the announcement of selection is to take place at the ICSID World Design Congress in Singapore on November 25th.

The purpose of the World Design Capital project is to highlight the accomplishments of cities that are genuinely leveraging design as a tool to improve the social, cultural, and economic life of cities, throughout a year-long programme of design-related events. The City of Seoul in South Korea has been designated World Design Capital for 2010.

You will find the original article from here.
More information also here.

Finnish Design from Asko

This time I would like to present you these pictures of the beautiful furnitures that famous finnish designer Eero Aarnio has designed last year for Asko.
Asko has been a trendsetter in Finnish home furnishing for decades and celebrated its 90th anniversary in September 2008.
Throughout its history, Asko has cooperated with several Finnish and foreign designers and also employed many of them. The company has developed the Finnish home furnishing culture and in many ways supported furniture and interior decoration students and design.

The photos are property of Asko.
You will find more finnish design for your home here.

Finnish Glass Exhibition in London

CHELSEA space in presenting an exhibition of Finnish glass design curated by the famous finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The exhibition is a part of the London Design Festival 2009 and is open 16.0 - 17.10.2009. The exhibition will focus on Iittala and presents the famous works of Alvar and Aino Aalto, Kaj Franck, Tapio Wirkkala and many others. See more information from here.

From Artic Design you can purchese online items designed by Harri Koskinen.

Fall Decoration Trends 2009

One of the trendy looks this fall is purple and grey. Purple combined with grays or neutral colours has a sophisticated, calming effect. Purple can be viewed as feminine and light in its lavender shades, or strong and masculine when mixed with brown.
You will find from Artic Design many autumn novelties that you can use to dress up your home for the fall.

Purple Iittala Lantern

Grey Runner Silmu from Finlayson

Kivi votive gift set

Ruoko bed set from Finlayson

Maribowl from Iittala

Hohde bed set from Finlayson

Purple Aalto Vase 255mm