The Skandium Journal

The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

It's easy to see why Denmark is often called the world's happiest country. Not only do they have equal parental leave for men and women, free higher education and trains...

Trend: Plywood

As a company founded by Scandinavians we know our way around a plywood design object, with long-lasting properties, high strength, simple lines and a resource-efficient material, it’s not hard to...

The Nordic Midsummer; and the World's Best Cake

The Nordic midsommar is upon us, a three-day celebration lubricated by aquavit, herring, and cakes. Falling on the Friday closest to the summer solstice, cities become deserted as the hoards return...

There goes the neighbourhood. Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City is the riveting new documentary of fabled urban activist Jane Jacobs, and her efforts to save New York from the threat of encroaching urbanisation....

A Dark Danish Dinner for London Craft Week

Taking over the window of our Marylebone store, Berlin-based Danish designer Christine Roland installs a Dark Danish Dinner, forming a part of her ongoing project ‘Can cats talk to dogs...

Lune™ sofa & Objects

Jaime Hayon: making art and design inseparable During Milan Design Week 2017, Hotel Fritz opened it’s doors for visitors to dive into the playful, whimsical world of Jaime Hayon. A...

Aiayu pop-up for London Craft Week

We're excited to introduce an expanding range of the cult Danish brand, Aiayu in conjunction with London Craft Week. For a limited time, we’re pleased to welcoming Danish brand Aiayu into...

Outdoor furniture trends

Escapism The need for an escape is real, enjoy the sunshine, soak in the vitamin D and enjoy the long summer evenings; whether you have a sprawling garden or a...

The Milan Home 2017 by Carl Hansen & Søn

For this year’s Salone Del Mobile, Carl Hansen & Søn created The Milan Home, a carefully curated apartment to explore the way we translate our spaces into a home. Asking...

Piloti by Hugo Passos; a new classic for Fredericia

Launching the new Piloti side tables from Fredericia. Piloti table by Hugo Passos for Fredericia Drawing on his extensive knowledge about wood, Hugo Passos has designed a series of minimalist...

Cultural Wit and Elegance: Barceló Torre de Madrid Hotel Designed by Jaime Hayon

A core designer for one of our most beloved brands, Fritz Hansen, Spanish designer/artist Jamie Hayon recently redesigned the Barceló Torre de Madrid Hotel in his suitably humorous style. Hotel Torre...

Skandium welcomes change in UK copyright law

Since 2011 brands and Skandium have been working with Intellectual Property lawyers and British MP’s in order to bring UK design copyright laws into line with those of the rest...

Celebrating the mid-century modern master Jens Risom

Today we celebrate the life and work of Jens Risom, who sadly passed away last week aged 100 in Connecticut. Rison was one of the most well-known Danish design heroes of...

A very special birthday!

A gift for a very special occasion. Kay Bojesen's Monkey was born in 1951. This version is a large personality measuring 46 cm in height. Like its younger brother, this...

Kasthall | Quality never goes out of style, part 2

Welcome to the world of Kasthall rugs, a collection of hand tufted and woven rugs, made by hand at their factory in Sweden. Made to order, choose your rug from the...

Skandium Selects: the London Design Fair

In partnership with the London Design Fair, we're proud to commit to our ongoing dedication to Scandinavian design. As part of the London Design Fair we were asked to select products displayed at this year's fair,...

Georg Jensen unveils Urkiola collection

Introducing the new collection from Georg Jensen in collaboration with Spanish-designer, Patricia Urquiola. Patricia Urquiola, the designer: “Two words come to mind when I think of working with Georg Jensen:...

How to dress your office

New rereleases: PK52 Professor desk & PK52A Student desk by Carl Hansen & Søn Debuted originally in 1955, Danish brand Carl Hansen & Søn have reissued a set of tables...

How to throw a midsummer party

Known as St John's Day in Scandinavia, midsummer is a cause for great celebration in the Northern European countries, the period of time centered upon the summer solstice. For this...

CH22 & CH26 chairs by Carl Hansen

Launching two chair designs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn – CH22 lounge chair and CH26 dining chair. The CH22 lounge chair designed by Hans J Wegner...

Raf Simons meets Kvadrat

Raf Simons for Kvadrat in conversation with Hettie Judah Raf Simons discusses the development of his first textile collection with Kvadrat, the difference between furniture and fashion and his...

A story of passion - Celebrating 70 years of Penguin Classics at Skandium with Isokon Plus

On 26 May 2016, Penguin Classics celebrate its 70th anniversary with a new format and look for its books, launching a jewel-like return to colour after decades of black. Joining...

A Scandinavian afternoon tea

Creating a hygge-filled afternoon tea Includes our edit of note-worthy Scandinavian teapots. There is increasing interest into the Danish term ‘Hygge’ a concept that’s been around for centuries and remains...

Presenting: MENU

Founded in 1978, Menu’s philosophy has always been firmly rooted in a desire to make the world an uncomplicated, better place, to enrich people’s lives with beautiful environments. To celebrate...

Iittala X Issey Miyake collaboration, now at Skandium

Timeless design created from masters of simplicity coming together, meeting their vision on how to create a home with harmony. The end result, the Iittala X Issey Miyake Collection, is...

Classic Swedish

This is one of the all time favorites almost in any Swedish home and an absolute legend on the Christmas table or served as a late night dish, also called...

The world of Charles and Ray Eames

Barbican 21 October 2015 - 14 February 2016 [caption id="attachment_3031" align="alignleft" width="600"] Ray and Charles Eames examining the sling locations to be covered by fabric lapping in a prototype of...

The house of Georg Jensen

With a history spanning over more than 100 years, the Georg Jensen brand represents quality craftsmanship and timeless design, producing lifestyle products ranging from hollowware to watches, jewellery and home...

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...

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, ...