The Skandium Journal
The Solstickan Foundation
Much loved in Sweden, Solstickan is renown for their special matchboxes. The foundation Solstickan was set up in 1936 to benefit children in need, with the design created by the...
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80 years of Artek
When the architect and designer couple Alvar and Aino Aalto, the arts patron Maire Gullichsen and the art historian and critic Nils-Gustav Hahl decided to found Artek, Art & Design, ...
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Jonas Lindvall, architect and designer
“I believe, we live under some kind of law of resonance. Buildings, rooms, furniture, lighting - these all have an effect on us. Our surroundings should not only reflect the...
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Skandium, this London Design Festival
With LDF around the corner, we give you the breakdown of what’s happening at Skandium next week! Brompton road Jonas Lindvall, Architecture and form We’re proud to be showcasing...
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Kasthall - quality never goes out of style
We are immensely proud of our history, and we hope that our rugs reflect this. Yet to fully understand our passion for rugs, you should know we have a 120...
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Falu Red, the one and only!
Sweden and Finland's most beloved paint. Falu Rödfärg (red colour from the copper mines of Falun in Dalarna/Sweden), is not just a house paint, it is Swedish cultural history in...
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Tapio Wirkkala, the man from the land of the midnight sun
Tapio Wirkkala, a legend of Finnish Design “All materials have their own, unwritten laws……. One should never be violent with a material one is working on and the designer...
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A classic is born
Ruutu by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Iittala, a classic is born! With 4,928 innovative entries from 1,994 participants from 56 countries in 2015 alone, the Red Dot...
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Born an upholsterer
Skandium was looking to find the best possible upholsterer able to produce a prototype of our first sofa, designed by Daniel Schofield. After some research, many recommendations pointed towards ‘the...
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“WE MUST PLAY-BUT WE MUST PLAY SERIOUSLY.”
Celebrating a Master - 100 years Hans J. Wegner, 1914-2007 Hans J. Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder, Denmark. The son of a shoemaker, he began work at the...
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Korridor Design
We at Skandium are happy to welcome the fabulous Pyramid storage boxes by Korridor Design. These very finely crafted plywood creations with multiple layers of lacquer and carved wooden lock,...
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London's Isokon Building has opened a gallery to tell its rich history as the home of modernist designers, writers and spies.
Grade I Listed Isokon Building turns 80 on 9th July 2014 Opening of public exhibition with the support of the National Trust Unveiling of National Trust plaque to celebrate its architect...
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Eating al fresco
EASY RYE BREAD by Anna Tietze 75g Rye flour 110g Whole rye flour 150g Spelt flour 110g Whole-wheat flour 300g Buttermilk 200g Water 60g Cracked rye 30g Sesame seeds 30g...
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The designer: Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980)
Poul Kjærholm was a trained carpenter continuing his studies at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts; becoming the most timeless designer Denmark has ever produced. A trademark of Kjærholm was his...
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Eva Schildt for Skandium
I grew up on a small island in the archipelago outside Stockholm. There were no cars, just a lot of old wooden summerhouses and a forest in the middle of...
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Living Dreams with Emma Lonsdale
Born in the small Lancashire town of Kirkham, not far from the coast, I spent my childhood baking with my mother and wearing dungarees. My father, a carpenter, has always...
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Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007 Celebrating 100 years of a Master
Hans J. Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder, the son of a shoemaker. At the age of 17 he was apprenticed to a carpenter (H. F. Stahlberg). During his...
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Tove Jansson: Love, war and the Moomins
This year Finland is celebrating the centenary of the birth of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, and one of the most successful children's writers ever. Her life included war...
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Costguard Dungeness Kent
The Former Coastguard Lookout at Dungeness, converted from its original function by the designers Johnson Naylor with furniture and products used by Skandium, is one of the country's most spectacularly...
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Every Christmas needs a Janssons Frestelse – Janssons Temptation
Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan 2 x large onions, cut into thin stripes 1 x lots of filets of anchovis 6 x potatoes, peeled and cut into...
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Carl Malmsten – Loving Craftsmanship
Carl Malmsten (1888–1972) devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by the cultural examples of the Swedish country manor and rustic styles – furniture endowed with...
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Stig Lindberg 1916 - 1982
One of Sweden’s most important post war designers, Stig Lindberg, created a huge portfolio of everlasting products. He started with whimsical studio ceramics and graceful tableware during a long career...
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Skandium with Bute
Skandium were delighted when facing the challenge of bringing forward a fabric which would compliment 20th Century furniture, such as chairs by Finnish architect and design maverick, Alvar Aalto. We...
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Tapio Wirkkala - The Soul of Finland
Born in Hanko, 1915-1985, a costal town in Southern Finland, Tapio Wirkkala is known as the versatile genius of design and no one yet has surpassed his influential and wide...
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Strawberry Fields Forever - enjoy a lush Swedish summer cake, now at the best of strawberry times
The recipe 1/ The custard (You can do this in advance, even the day before. It needs to be completely cold before you use it). Throw into a medium pot...
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Yajibela – baskets for life from Burkina Faso
It all started, trying to find a way to help women in Burkina Faso to find a means to make a living for themselves and their families. Their tradition is...
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The Finn Juhl Chamber
Danish Modern for the twenty-first century Danish furniture manufacturer Onecollection have been working hard to reissue the original Finn Juhl chairs and develop new chairs and tables for the...
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Fabriken Furillen, factory Gotland Sweden
Situated on the northern tip of Gotland is the peninsula of Furillen. Amongst the wild beaches and dense forests is the very impressive factory conversion, Fabriken Furillen. Once a former...
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Meeting breathtaking beauty for everyday life
Holding a plate in one's hand, its form, texture, and ease of use naturally elicits a smile, this is WASARA, this is the art of living, designed by artist Shinichiro...
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