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Our Top Locations in Helsinki for Art, Design & Craft Inspiration Considering the current climate we know it’s not the best time to write design guides! But we felt strangely nostalgic about the places that have had such an impact on us creatively. Japan was one place, somewhere I’v
Design Guide: Our Top 10 in Helsinki
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A New Perspective on Classic Design – Unique Miniature Chairs by 1:16
There is something about a dollhouse and its furnishings that is simply captivating. Children will enjoy creating family scenarios within the home, while adults may wonder over the details of the furniture, rooms and interior. It is that same sort of fascination that goes into the pieces One to Sixt
New in the Shop – Handmade Glassware by Saki Fujimoto
Glass has wonderful properties. Being able to layer colour, creating unique tones and textures that react with light is the envy of all other makers. It’s still a very hard technique to get right, especially factoring in the light as you really are relying on nature to supply it. Of course, th
Elevate Your Drinking Experience – Hiiro Water Carafe by DAIKURA
A water carafe can be as elegant and luxurious as its design allows. Designed by Shizuka Tatsuno and executed by Dakura potters, this Hiiro water carafe takes the drinking experience to the next level with a unique style that enhances the taste of the water it contains. The first thing you notice wh
Opposites Attract – A Study of Blue and Red by Haruka Aramaki
Blue and red. They are two primary, powerful colors. When used together, they provide a bold distinction that results in a stunning effect. The combination is one that inspired designer Haruka Aramaki in her latest graphic artwork creation. Aramaki featured her designs on small wood panels which mak
Beauty More Than Skin Deep – Indigo Dyed Interior by BUAISOU for Aesop
When the skin care brand Aesop was working on the design of their Newman Yokohama store, they knew their interior had to be just as impressive as their products. They enlisted the help of Torafu Architects to make their vision a reality. The end result is winding, deep blue, wood paneled shelving th
New in the Shop – Unique Objects Handcrafted by ImperfettoLab
New for 2020 are these pieces made by Italian studio ImperfettoLab. Founded by designers Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli in the small comune of Longiano in Italy, here they produce unique sculptural objects and furniture that’s made to make us consider the direct relationship between the n
The Utmost in Luxury – The Almost Arm Chair for Of Possible by Mark Jupiter
Don’t let the Almost Arm Chair fool you. Its style does not make any sacrifices when it comes to comfort and durability. Fabricated by Mark Jupiter at Design of Possible, the chair is definitely worthy of a second glance. Bearing a striking resemblance to more classic counterparts, one is almo
Stopping the Flow of Time – Airvase Artist Series by TORAFU Architects
It’s easy to look at a three-dimensional object and consider them from an aesthetic sense, disregarding the psychological and thought provoking ideas hidden behind. This emotional dream we call life is the space we are embedded in, with creatives as the mediators between the unknown and the th
Suspended Forms in Space – The Copal Side Table by EWE Studio
Most of us think of our side tables as a useful item that does not play a major role in our décor. But the Copal side table is a piece that’s unique design could serve as the cornerstone for your interior’s theme. EWE’s Copal side tables are composed of four identical pieces linked together w
New in the Shop – Cutlery Sets Designed by Ruka Kikuchi of Lue Brass
I have spent the best part of 5 years pondering a way in which we can bring craft to more people. Searching for small avenues in the shop where we can place more industrial products, or to find a way to mix industrial design and craft to highlight the skills of a craftsman. It’s an […]
