Nordic Design Journal

Bruno Mathsson house interior featuring iconic Pernilla lounge chairs with panoramic Nordic lake views

Funkis: The Quiet Elegance That Transformed Nor...

Discover Funkis, the Nordic interpretation of functionalism that emerged in the late 1930s. More than a style, it was a philosophy where form follows function, creating objects and spaces designed...

Funkis: The Quiet Elegance That Transformed Nor...

Discover Funkis, the Nordic interpretation of functionalism that emerged in the late 1930s. More than a style, it was a philosophy where form follows function, creating objects and spaces designed...

A space to explore Nordic design with curiosity

Welcome to a space created to pause and explore Nordic design from different angles—reflections, ideas, and perspectives that go beyond the surface.

A space to explore Nordic design with curiosity

Welcome to a space created to pause and explore Nordic design from different angles—reflections, ideas, and perspectives that go beyond the surface.

This is where I share what I discover along the way — stories behind vintage Nordic pieces, profiles of designers, techniques, materials, and traditions that shaped everyday life in the North.

A space to explore authentic Nordic design: thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless beauty, and the quiet dialogue between object, maker, and home.

Through these stories, I hope to reveal what makes Nordic design truly timeless — how simplicity, function and emotion come together in objects that feel both familiar and alive. Here, you’ll find not only design history but also small discoveries: the detail of a handmade glaze, the texture of materials, or the story of a designer who found poetry in everyday life.