We are happy to announce that the Museum of Furniture Studies will open again, now in Småland - the region of furniture making. IKEA Älmhult acquires the museum and will continue supporting design students and making the collection accessible to the public.
December 8, 2024
The stool - A design challenge to be taken seriously.
The stool has a long history, evolving from a symbol of wealth in ancient times to an everyday object with many uses. This article takes a closer look at the stool as a design challenge, from student projects to iconic pieces by renowned designers.
Josef Hoffmann was one of the co-founders of the artist and architect movement Wiener Secession in 1897 and the Wiener Werktstätte in 1903. Hoffmann designed buildings, furniture and objects that are seen as some of the greatest examples of the European art nouveau/ jugend style.
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Josef Hoffmann
Josef Hoffmann was one of the co-founders of the artist and architect movement Wiener Secession in 1897 and the Wiener Werktstätte in 1903. Hoffmann designed buildings, furniture and objects that are seen as some of the greatest examples of the European art nouveau/ jugend style.
MDM Talks #10: We talked with the designer, Adrian Bursell. In 2020, Adrian graduated from Konstfack. For his graduation project, Sticks & Stones: Souvenirs from Öland, he designed a side table called "Lilla Alvaret".
