March 10, 2026 | DESIGN & INTERIORS
the BEST of STOCKHOLM DESIGN DAYS
words Maria Chiara Antonini
New collections, new openings, new names: all the highlights that captured our attention in a Stockholm made even more enchanting by the snow.
A WEEK OF INDEPENDENT DESIGN
To understand the direction in which Nordic design is evolving and to discover the latest developments in interiors, Stockholm has long been the quintessential destination for design enthusiasts each February. This year, despite the cancellation of the official Stockholm Furniture Fair, numerous companies and studios independently organised a full week of presentations and events. The city buzzed with a shared commitment to celebrating Nordic creativity, fostering collaboration and innovation while strengthening synergies across the sector. Here are some of the discoveries that emerged from this remarkable week.
RÖRSTRAND
Rörstrand, Sweden’s oldest porcelain manufacturer and the second oldest in Europe, marks its 300th anniversary with two notable launches. The first is the archival relaunch of the iconic Blå Eld collection, designed by Hertha Bengtson, while the Swedish Grace glassware line is introduced in an elegant new blue shade.
CLARION HOTEL SIGN
Clarion Hotel Sign, designed by Gert Wingårdh and Stockholm’s largest hotel, has introduced three new signature suites in collaboration with the Bernadotte & Kylberg studio. Located on the hotel’s top floor, the Stratum Suites were created “to feel functional, harmonious and respectful of the outstanding view,” according to Oscar Kylberg, CEO of Bernadotte & Kylberg. The accompanying Stratum Collection furniture series—including a sofa, armchair, coffee table, desk and chair—is produced in Sweden, emphasising material quality, precision craftsmanship and long-term sustainability.
WHERE FINNISH AND SWEDISH DESIGN MEET
An atmospheric setting framed the exclusive Nordic design showcase Where Finnish and Swedish Design Meet. Held in a historic palace housing the Finnish Residence in Stockholm, the exhibition featured a curated selection of Nordic design by Ilkka Suppanen, emphasising cross-border collaboration between Finland and Sweden. Highlighted brands included Nola, known for inclusive public-space furniture, and Ihreborn, recognised for its sustainable production practices.
NK INTERIOR — STAY CURIOUS
Another remarkable exhibition was organised by NK Interior, featuring works by some of today’s most innovative designers. Titled Stay Curious, the showcase emphasised experimentation and artisanal skill. Highlights included the glassworks of Lisa Hilland, blown-glass lamps by SEKT, and the installation Forest by Mimmi Blomqvist.
LAMMHULTS DESIGN GROUP
The newly opened Lammhults Design Group showroom brings together the brands Lammhults, Abstracta, Fora Form and Ragnars under the concept Scandinavian Design. Multiplied. Led by CEO Susanna Hilleskog, the group presents its portfolio in inspiring environments, highlighting each brand’s identity while positioning design as a holistic solution.
FERM LIVING
Ferm Living unveiled its new collection, Imperfectly, Perfect, at the Nordic Nest Stockholm exhibition. The collection responds to evolving homes and daily routines, featuring the sculptural Orbo lounge chair, Kiru glassware crafted using the Japanese Kurinuki technique and the Aukko coffee table. It reflects Ferm Living’s focus on tactile materials, refined craftsmanship and functional versatility.
LOUIS POULSEN
At the Nordic Nest exhibition, Louis Poulsen celebrated the centenary of Verner Panton by reissuing the iconic Panthella lamp in its five original 1970s colours. “A deliberate choice,” explains Bank Bergström, CEO of the Nordic Nest Group, “intended to reconcile two complementary tendencies among our customers: the desire to acquire timeless design classics imbued with strong emotional value, and the wish to experiment with new colours. For us, it is an ongoing challenge to strike the right balance between heritage and innovation.”
MIZETTO
Two further events particularly captured our attention. The inauguration of the new showroom of Mizetto reflects a clear and forward-looking vision. As founders Malin Muskala and Richard Muskala explained, the intention is “to explore how furniture can function as systems, how flexibility can be architectural, and how design can create structure without limiting possibility.”
STOCKHOLM CREATIVE EDITION
Last but not least, Stockholm Creative Edition brought together designers and brands through an experimental exhibition format. The new edition offered a dynamic platform enriched by several promising names to watch, including Jenny Kästel of DRY STUDIOS, Myrsini Alexandridi, Mattsson Marnell and Studio Navet. We are confident that we will be hearing much more from them in the near future.
