Scandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design. They are world famous for their inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production.The marriage of beautifut, organic forms with everyday functionality is one of the primary strengths of Scandinavian deign and one of the reasons why Scandinavian creations are so cherished and sought after. Guided by the conviction that well-designed products can enhance the quality of life through their practical beauty, the Swedish design com-munity's tong-held credo of Vackrare Vardagsvara (More Beautiful Everyday Objects) will become increasingly valid in the future as the need for relevant design solutions becomes ever more imperative.

Scandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design. They are world famous for their inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production.The marriage of beautifut, organic forms with everyday functionality is one of the primary strengths of Scandinavian deign and one of the reasons why Scandinavian creations are so cherished and sought after. Guided by the conviction that well-designed products can enhance the quality of life through their practical beauty, the Swedish design com-munity"s tong-held credo of Vackrare Vardagsvara (More Beautiful Everyday Objects) will become increasingly valid in the future as the need for relevant design solutions becomes ever more imperative.

This illuminating guide includes a detailed look at Scandi-navian furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, metal ware, and industrial design from 1900 to the present day.Each of the 179 illustrated entries on designers and design-led companies contains a biographical and analytical text.The book"s introduction provides an overview of the evolu-tion of Scandinavian design over the past century and high-lights the similarities and differences in approach betweenDenmark, Finland, Iceland,"Norway, and Sweden. Also included is a list of important design-related places to visit for readers planning to travet to Scandinavia.

introduction scandinavian design

     design indenmark

     design in finland

     design in iceland

     design in norway

     design in sweden

design & companies a-z

appendix timeline

   list of addresses

   bibliogrphy

   picture credits

   index

   acknowledgements