It usually takes place during the first week of February (e.g., around February 3-9). It is the showcase where the principles of Scandinavian design—"simplicity, functionality, and naturalness"—are put on display. It is also held concurrently with the Stockholm Furniture Fair.
Highlights of This Event
- Guest of Honour: Every year, a world-renowned designer (past names include Front, Formafantasma) designs a massive installation at the entrance of the fair. This installation usually carries a message of sustainability.
- Greenhouse: This is the most exciting section of the fair. It is the area where unrecognized young designers and design schools (such as Konstfack, Aalto University, etc.) exhibit their prototypes. The stars of the future emerge from here.
- Scandinavian Design Awards: Throughout the design week, prestigious awards such as "Designer of the Year" and "Furniture of the Year" find their owners.
- City Exhibitions: Special exhibitions are organized not only at the fairgrounds but also in showrooms, galleries, and even old embassy buildings within Stockholm.
Design Trends (Specific to Stockholm)
- "Pine" Renaissance:
Scandinavians are reinterpreting pine wood, which was once seen as cheap and simple, by using it in luxury furniture.
- Circular Design: Chairs made from recycled ocean plastics or acoustic panels based on mycelium (mushroom).
- Nomad Offices: Hybrid furniture suitable for work-from-home setups that is functional like office gear but feels warm like home furnishings.
Important Resources to Follow (Links)
- Yellowtrace - Design Fairs: (Based in Australia, this site is one of the blogs that reports on Stockholm Design Week in the most aesthetic and detailed way.)
