Magazine - Page 7

Due to harsh weather conditions, homes in Scandinavian countries had to be kept warm by using heavy fabrics on walls, floors and wooden furniture.

The Norwegian people regained their full identity as of 1905, when the country won independence after years of Danish and Swedish domination.

From the beginning, the Scandinavian chair has been made of wood, an infinite quantity available in Nordic countries, making the object very long-lasting.

Industrial groups were to market Scandinavian furniture on an international scale, and its unassuming beauty rapidly gained numerous enthusiasts.

The singular nature of Swedish furniture was first apparent in the 18th Century, at a time when neo-classicist decoration was all the rage across Europe

Danish furniture coming from scandinavian design are very popular today, especially wooden nordic furniture.

Scandinavian furniture, the inspiring nordic style for a trendy interior design

Wood is the essential material used in Scandinavian furniture, and handled with great skill, its many species are exploited fully and with great respect

Up until the 1930s metal design was completely absent from home furnishing