Suspended over many of the various furniture pieces GamFratesi has designed for Swedese, Fredericia, FontanaArte, Casamania, Ligne Roset and others, were large Calder-like hanging textile pieces that swung and whirled ever so gently. According to the designers, it was meant to represent the everyday struggle to find balance in life, and emphasize the movement of the fair's visitors through the space. Besides being beautiful, the sculptural pieces worked as room dividers and sound absorbers. Photo by Tiffany Orvet.
Like kids to candy, Scandinavian design lovers flock to the Far North to brave the chilling darkness of winter in Stockholm for one week each year. It's the combined Stockholm Furniture and Northern Light Fairs, where 40,000 visitors tuck in for a fix of blond wood furniture and a glimpse at the future of cool. Here are some of our top picks at the fair that were making their big debut. (Hint: If you're thinking minimalist or monochrome, you're way off base.)
