Scandinavian design emerged in the 1950s in the Scandinavian countries Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. It is a design movement characterized by simplicity, minimalism and functionality.
The Lunning Prize,
awarded to outstanding Scandinavian designers between 1951 and 1970,
was instrumental in both making Scandinavian design a recognized
commodity, and in defining the profile of Scandinavian design. Since
2006, the tradition of a pan-Nordic design award has been resumed with
the Forum AID Award.
The idea that beautiful and functional everyday objects should not
only be affordable to the wealthy, but to all, is a core theme in the
development of modernism and functionalism. This is probably most completely realized in post-WWII
Scandinavian design. The ideological background was the emergence of a
particular Scandinavian form of social democracy in the 1950s, as well
as the increased availability of new low-cost materials and methods for
mass production. Scandinavian design often makes use of form-pressed
wood, plastics, anodized or enameled aluminum or pressed steel.
The concept of Scandinavian design has been the subject of many
scholarly debates, exhibitions and marketing agendas during the last 50
years, but many of the democratic design ideals that were the central
theme of the movement survived and are reflected in contemporary
Scandinavian and international design.
Amazing Apartment in Stockholm, Swede - ByJack Archer
You don’t find a lot of two floor
apartments here in the states that look like this. A prime location in
the heart of Stockholm, this apartment has quick access to some of the
best restaurants, shopping and international schools in the city. It’s
basically its own little oasis, with comfortable design touches
throughout. I really dig the light-colored plank flooring and the
orignal ceilings left untouched. The mounted family room television is
also an advance class lesson on how to seamlessly incorporate technology
into your living space, hiding cords nicely and just looking really
really good. For those who have incredible taste and close to $4 million
laying around, the apartment is currently for sale.
