Imported Talent
Many foreign designers received commissions from large manufacturers or came to peddle their own wares, demonstrating that Scandinavian inspiration is easily adapted to the world stage.
Pick-up sticks
The ItoMaki table, designed by Swedish-born, Japanese-trained Dan Sunaga, features an inventive expandable base. When pushed inward to achieve the diameter of a side table, this web of interlocking wood pieces also rises to the appropriate height; pulled outward, it widens and lowers to coffee-table dimensions. Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna, Sweden. www.karl-andersson.se
You have 0 complimentary articles remaining.
Unlimited access + premium benefits for as low as $1.99/month.