Postwar Modern Interior Design in Scandinavia (1945–1975)

1. Functionalism legacy shapes postwar interiors

   May 1, 1930Labels: Functionalism, Sweden

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2. String shelf wins competition, popularizing modular storage

   Jan 1, 1949Labels: String shelf, Strinning

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3. Finn Juhl begins American production with Baker Modern

   Jan 1, 1950Labels: Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture

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4. Lunning Prize launches to promote young Scandinavian designers

   Jan 1, 1951Labels: Lunning Prize, Scandinavian designers

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5. UN Trusteeship Council Chamber showcases Danish interior design

   Jan 1, 1951Labels: UN Trusteeship, Finn Juhl

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6. Marimekko founded, expanding textiles for modern homes

   May 25, 1951Labels: Marimekko, Finland

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7. Design in Scandinavia tour boosts North American popularity

   Jan 1, 1954Labels: Design in, North America

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8. H55 exhibition links modern design to everyday life

   Jun 10, 1955Labels: H55 exhibition, Helsingborg

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9. Sarpaneva’s i-line and branding modernize Iittala

   Jan 1, 1956Labels: Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

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10. IKEA’s flat-pack idea reduces cost and shipping

    Jan 1, 1956Labels: IKEA, flat-pack

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11. Jacobsen designs Swan chair for SAS Royal Hotel

    Jan 1, 1958Labels: Arne Jacobsen, SAS Royal

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12. SAS Royal Hotel opens as a total-design interior landmark

    Jan 1, 1960Labels: SAS Royal, total design

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13. Iittala’s Ultima Thule brings nature-inspired glass to tables

    Jan 1, 1968Labels: Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

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14. IKEA launches Poem chair, previewing later Poäng success

    Jan 1, 1976Labels: IKEA, Po ng

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