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25 years of new Swedish contemporary
1990 Snow storage series, Forminord company Soap bubbles carpet, 2003 Brio game in white,
Galleri ASPLUND opens Thomas Sandell & Jonas and the rights for Snow Maria Kaaris Tangent carpet, Kristina special edition
at Nybrogatan 34, Bohlin for Forminord production Florence candle holder, Råström Exhibition; Claesson
Stockholm Exhibition; Carouschka ASPLUND starts to Ola Rune Alligator carpet, Kristina Koivisto Rune
Panik cabinet, Thomas Streijffert produce Snow series, Mug, Helena Bodin Råström Exhibition; Swedish
Sandell Exhibition; Helmut Jonas Bohlin and Twist carpet, Filipe Sandra table, Thomas Home in Milan
Opening exhibition; Newton Thomas Sandell Alarcao Sandell
Jonas Bohlin and ASPLUND starts to Project Bigsnake, Cookie tray, Stina 2007
Thomas Sandell 1995 produce Skeleton presented at Harrods Sandwall Ecco Bunny carpet,
ASPLUND moves to a hanger, Thomas Exhibition with Swecode; Button carpet, Mårten Thomas Eriksson
1991 larger space around the Eriksson Living in Sweden in New Claesson Saturn cabinet, Thomas
CD shelf, Thomas corner to Sibyllegatan 31 ASPLUND starts to York Dalahorse puzzle, Eriksson
Sandell JS table and bench produce Lucia candle Michael Asplund Vass wall cabinet,
Crux blanket, Pia Wallén serie, Jan Schedin sticks, Thomas Sandell 2001 Claesson Koivisto Rune
Weddingstool, Thomas O-carpet, Mats Convex / Concave ASPLUND Store re- 2004 Plow carpet, Mats
Sandell Borgström carpet, Pia Wallén (94) designed by Claesson ASPLUND- A Stockholm Theselius
Exhibition; Sculptures Lucia candlesticks, Krickan carpet, Kristina Koivisto Rune opens in Tokyo and Exhibition; Thomas
Oscar Reutersvärd Thomas Sandell for Råström Arc tables, Claesson Fukoka, Japan Eriksson
Cappellini Chriss Cross carpet, Koivisto Rune Ile carpets, Piero Lissoni
1992 TS sofatable, Thomas Michael Sodeau Stella candelabra, Stina Miss Dottie carpet, 2008
Air bench, Thomas Sandell Golden Section carpet, Sandwall Thomas Sandell Vass storage series,
Sandell Swecode Exhibit Volvo, Eero Koivisto JL carpet, Jonas Lindvall Totone carpets, Claesson Claesson Koivisto Rune
TS chair, Thomas Kungsträdgården Exhibition; Ole Palsby Folded carpet, Harri Koivisto Rune Lotus carpet, Broberg &
Sandell First time exhibiting Før øje og hånd Koskinen Exhibition; Jasper Ridderstråle
Slippers, Pia Wallén in Milan at Salone del Exhibition with Swecode; Exhibition; Harri Morrisson Free book shelf, Thomas
Key cabinet, Thomas Mobile Living in Sweden in Koskinen Exhibition with Living Eriksson
Sandell Milan Milky Way, Led light Divani in Milan Ile Mr Dottie carpet,
Skeleton hanger, 1996 carpet by Eero Koivitsto Carpets Thomas Sandell
Thomas Eriksson for TE pouf, Thomas 1999 Helene sofa, Helene
Cappellini Eriksson Ruggles, carpets, Lloyd Tiedemann 2005 2009
Lutan mirror, Thomas Schwan Rand storage series, Kilt cabinet walnut
1993 Eriksson X5 carpet, James Irvine 2002 Claesson Koivisto Rune edition, Claesson
TS table, Thomas TE Bookstand, Thomas Trace carpet, Ola Rune Unit storage series, Code baskets, Ola Koivisto Rune
Sandell Eriksson Plutos eye’s carpet, Claesson Koivisto Rune Wihlborg Kilt carpet, Claesson
TS mirror, Thomas Swecode exhibits first Stefano Giovannoni L-storage series, L2 storage series, Koivisto Rune
Sandell time in Milan Exhibition; David Mellor Johannes Norrlander Johannes Norlander Press magazine,
Exhibition; Carpets, KG Exhibition; James Irvine Knot carpet, Alfredo ThomSan sofa table, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Nilsson 1997 Via Montenapoleone Häberli Thomas Sandell Exhibition at
Carpet on carpet, Jonas Sahara carpet, Sonja Exhibition; Thomas designgalleriet; Tokyo
1994 Bohlin 2000 Larsson Sandell Outdoor Air Takushi carpets,
Carpets, Carouschka Maze carpet, Tom Dixon Cheeese carpet, Anki Loop carpet, Kristina Claesson Koivisto Rune
Streijffert Cool carpet, Pia Wallén Gneib Råström 2006
Crux carpet, Pia Wallén Towel table, Helene Lines carpet, Alfredo Handle it carpet, Miquel Bermuda table, Thomas 2010
Dot carpet, Pia Wallén Tiedemann Häberli Vieira Baptista Eriksson Fish carpet, Thomas
HT sofa, Helene Swecode exhibition; Air carpet, Thomas Wood texture carpet, Beach carpet, Maria Sandell
Tiedemann Frysrum Tom Dixon and Sandell Japser Morrison & Håård Pebbles carpet, Thomas
HT table, Helene Beckmans Egg carpet, Bigert & Andreas Brandolini L2 bookshelf, Johannnes Sandell
Tiedemann Bergström Square carpet, Mia Norrlander Lapp carpet, Thomas
Skålbordet table, 1998 Marc carpet, Marc Cullin New Cool blanket, Pia Sandell
Thomas Sandell ASPLUND buys Newson Net carpet, Nina Jobs Wallén Flag carpet, Thomas
ASPLUND 25 Once a small gallery, exhibiting furniture as objects of fine art, Asplund is an
internationally acclaimed design establishment, which has contributed significantly
NEW SWEDISH to the idea of contemporary Swedish design. Asplund’s furniture collection, created
CONTEMPORARY in collaboration with renowned designers, can be found in homes, offices and public
spaces globally.
Over the years, Asplund’s signature style ‘Friendly Minimalism’ has shown the world that Swedish minimalism can be
warm and elegant. Today, Asplund is challenging consumerism through aesthetically sustainable design. By using durable
materials, which age with beauty, and through a lasting expression unaffected by trends, Asplund works to create design
classics that can be passed on for generations.
Asplund believes that the secret to longevity lies in simplicity. However, simplicity is all but simple: “Small details are more
important in simple minimalist design, because you see every line. Unless every inch is perfect, it is not good enough,” says
Sandra Adrian Asplund, Creative Director. To ensure a perfect result, while observing ethical and environmentally friendly
production processes, the Asplund furniture is produced in Sweden.
Asplund’s stage is the Asplund Store at Sibyllegatan 31. Here, Asplund showcases its collection, together with carefully
selected items from up-and-coming designers and esteemed international brands – a contemporary exhibit with an
international twist.
Welcome to 25 years of new Swedish contemporary design.
Members of our
dynamic team of
designers.
L-R (standing):
Thomas Sandell, Per
Söderberg, Jessica
Signell Knutsson,
Thomas Asplund,
Ola Rune, Anya
Sebton, Pia Wallén
L-R (seated):
Mats Broberg, Johan
Ridderstråle, Sandra
Adrian Asplund,
Michael Asplund,
Emma Olbers,
Thomas Eriksson
Image by Patrik
Engström, published
in Residence
Magazine 2014-02
FURNITURE AS Michael and Thomas Asplund founded Asplund Gallery to exhibit furniture as objects Michael and Thomas
Asplund when it all
of fine art, and vice versa. Michael, originally an art dealer, had long contemplated started.
OBJECTS OF ART combining art and design within a business venture. In 1990, Thomas Asplund left his The Asplund Gallery
1990-1994 job as banker to team up with his brother. With their unconventional backgrounds, the
at Nybrogatan image
by Björn Sjödén
(scanned)
duo brought fresh ideas to the Industry. Seeing furniture as objects of art was a new published in FORM
way of thinking that quickly caught on. magazine 1990.
The Asplund brothers asked Jonas Bohlin to design the original Asplund Gallery, situated on Nybrogatan 34 in Stockholm. Ticket carpet*
by Carouschka
With its concrete floors and white washed walls, it was the quintessence of scandinavian light. The gallery soon became Streijffert
a stage for contemporary Swedish design. Exhibits featured work by the likes of Jonas Bohlin, John Kandell and Thomas *No longer in
Sandell. production
The Asplund brothers began to develop their own line of furniture and design pieces, under the name Edition Asplund.
Among the first items released was a CD rack and a stool, both designed by Thomas Sandell. The stool, released under the
name Wedding Stool, was originally created as a wedding gift for Jonas Bohlin and his bride.
By the end of 1995, Asplund had outgrown its original site and moved to larger premises. A showroom, three times the
size, was chosen on Sibyllegatan 31.
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TS chair by Thomas Sandell. Originally designed for the canteen at the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm Panic cabinet by Thomas Sandell Felt slippers by Pia Wallén Wedding stools* by Thomas Sandell
REDEFINING Sandra Adrian Asplund, Creative Director, and later spouse of Thomas Asplund, This page:
HT sofa* by Helene
joined the team in 1995. Her mission was to head the Asplund Collection, which was Tiedemann, Cushion
SCANDINAVIAN becoming a significant part of the Asplund brand.
Crux by Pia Wallén
DESIGN Asplund’s style became known as ‘Friendly Minimalism’. It was a warmer and more
TE foldable pouf* by
Thomas Ericsson
elegant version of the iconic minimalist Scandinavian style that had a strong emphasis
1995-1999 on functionality, and was characterised by clean simple lines. This contemporary
Krickan carpet by
Kristina Råstrom
Scandinavian style served as a welcome antithesis to the lavish eighties. Under the joint-venture name SWECODE, short for Towel table* by
Helene Tiedemann
Swedish Contemporary Design, the Asplund Collection was exhibited at furniture fairs in Stockholm, Cologne and Milan,
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together with BOX, CBI, David Design and Forminord. The idea was that together as a group, they could market Swedish O Carpet by Mats
design globally in a more powerful way. Borgström
Suddenly, all eyes were on Scandinavia. Wallpaper magazine, among others, proclaimed that Sweden was best in the world *No longer in
production
at design. “I will never forget when I picked up a fresh copy of Abitare, the most influential design magazine at the time, at a
newsstand in Paris, and a pouf designed by Thomas Eriksson for Asplund, was the first product featured in the magazine’s
Milano review. It was big,” says Thomas Asplund.
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The 90’s were festive times. “We were a part of Maze carpet by Tom
the popular Living in Sweden lifestyle exhibition, Dixon
hosted by Stockholm New (Britton & Britton). X5 carpet by James
Irvine
They held extravagant parties following the
Île carpet by Piero
exhibition, in cities like New York and Milan. Lissoni
Everyone was there, and the parties were the Marc carpet by Marc
talk of the town for months, in fact, people still Newson
talk about them,” says Michael Asplund. Lines carpet by
Alfredo Häberli
“James Irvine, a key player in the European
design community, invited us to join an Chriss Cross carpet
by Michael Sodeau
international clique of designers, who would
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meet up regularly, under casual circumstances, Convex carpet by Pia
Wallén,
and talk about the good things in life – like TS chair by Thomas
design – at Bar Basso in Milan. It’s still the place Sandell,
Sandra table by
to be seen during the Milan Design Week,” says Thomas Sandell,
Snow glass cabinet
Sandra Adrian Asplund. by Jonas Bohlin &
Thomas Sandell,
“Eight of us – Stefano Giovannoni, James Lucia candle sticks
Irvine, Jasper Morrison, Mark Newson, Uluc by Thomas Sandell,
Code basket by Ola
Telmen, Peter Hallén, Sandra, and I – took Wihlborg,
Cookie tray by Stina
an inspirational trip to Casa Malaparte, Capri. Sandwall
The trip resulted in a fun, but rather evocative,
design project under the name of Big Snake,
which was exhibited at Harrods in London in the
late 90’s,” says Thomas Asplund.
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THOMAS SANDELL Thomas Sandell is one This page:
Wedding stools* by
of Sweden’s leading Thomas Sandell
architects and designers. Snow cabinet by
Jonas Bohlin &
In 1995, Thomas Sandell Thomas Sandell
founded Sandellsandberg together with Ulf Sandberg & Joakim Lucia candle sticks
Uebel. Thomas’ signature style is modern, international and by Thomas Sandell
elegant, with a Nordic touch. TS mirror* by
Thomas Sandell
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THOUGHTS ON SNOW Air bench* sketch by
Thomas Sandell
What inspired your design? Lapp carpet sketch
by Thomas Sandell
– Initially, we wanted to create a piece of storage furniture
Miss Dottie carpet by
with distinct handles. This idea evolved into a smooth Thomas Sandell
cabinet, with sinuous empty spaces for handles, based on the *No longer in
curvature of the hand. production
In what sort of context does the design work best?
– It fits in anywhere. I’ve seen it in cottages in the archipelago
and in a castle in the Swedish province of Sörmland.
From where do you draw your creative inspiration?
– New impressions.“I think that the bench Air is the most clever piece of furniture that I have designed. It is light as air and easy to move around, yet extremely strong due to its re-enforced joints and holey construction,” says Thomas Sandell
PIA WALLÉN Pia Wallén made This page:
Crux carpet by Pia
an international Wallén
breakthrough in the early Felt slippers by Pia
Wallén
90’s with her own brand.
Slippers* on a
Bold minimalistic objects, created in her signature material Convex carpet by Pia
felt, became instant classics. Inspired by traditional Swedish Wallén
folk craft techniques and patterns, Pia Wallén’s designs Crux blankets* by
Pia Wallén
also have a strong contemporary edge. This combination of
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tradition and modernity has remained Pia Wallén’s trademark. Dot carpet by Pia
Her collections include accessories, jewellery and interior Wallén
objects. *No longer in
production by
Asplund
THOUGHTS ON CONVEX/CONCAVE CARPET
What inspired your design?
– I spent a couple of years testing the possibilities and
limitations of the tuft technique for carpet design and relief
patterns. Convex/Concave, conceived in 1994, is the result.
In what sort of context does the design work best?
– It is beautiful against the naked skin.
From where do you draw your creative inspiration?
– Passion in a personal contemporary context.A DESIGN By the 2000’s, Asplund’s exhibitions and design collaborations included work by This page:
Vass cabinet in the
renowned international designers, such as Tom Dixon, David Mellor, Piero Lissoni, Ole making.The utmost
ESTABLISHMENT Palsby, Jasper Morrisson, James Irvine and Marc Newson, alongside contemporary
attention is paid to
all details.
2000-2009 Swedes. Lacquered pieces
waiting to dry.
The Asplund store, which is now a hybrid between a gallery, a shop and a living room,
where you can have a steaming espresso while devouring the latest within contemporary design, is considered a global Detail of Vass Desk
design attraction. Here, the Asplund Collection is mixed with items from up-and-coming designers and esteemed brands Finishing the details
while waiting for
such as B&B Italia, Cappellini, Flos, Living Divani and Artemide. another layer of
lacquer, which is to
The Asplund Collection has grown substantially and is selling around the world through a network of dealers. The trend be applied by hand.
among furniture brands is to outsource production abroad, but Asplund is determined to keep most manufacturing within Opposite page
Sweden. Michael Asplund explains: “We produce all our furniture in Sweden, as well as a large proportion of our accessories. Detail of Arc table*
by Claesson Koivisto
This way we benefit the Swedish furniture industry, while observing ethical and environmentally friendly production Rune,
Asplund Edition
processes. Our rugs are made in India, mostly because there is no corresponding carpet production available in Sweden
today.” “We wanted to
make the perfect
In 2006, during Milan Design Week, Asplund curated the exhibition Swedish Home, a large venture featuring numerous table for Wegner’s
Swedish brands, such as David Design, Arkitekthus, Nola, Electrolux and Orrefors. wishbone chairs,
which are our
favourite. The
idea was to
challenge the
impression of a
rather chunky
material like
wood. The top
looks impossibly
thin when looking
at it from above,
and rigid and
solid when seen
from the side. It
took a long time
to develop the
perfect angle in
the factory,” says
Eero Koivisto.
Snow cabinets
by Jonas Bohlin and
Thomas SandellMADE IN SWEDEN This page:
Beach carpet by
Maria Håård,
Press magazine
Almost all of Asplund’s furniture is made to stand by Claesson
Koivisto Rune
order in factories in Tibro and Skillingaryd in
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Sweden, where several steps of the production Vass cabinet by
processes are done by hand. Asplund is Claesson Koivisto
Rune,
deeply engaged in the processes, from the Lucia candle sticks
by Thomas Sandell
sketches to the finished products, and often
customises items to meet individual clients’
needs and preferences. “By producing our
furniture in Sweden we benefit the Swedish
furniture industry, while observing ethical and
environmentally friendly production processes,”
says Michael Asplund.
Only carefully selected, preferably natural,
durable materials are used: “Natural materials
often require a bit of love and care, but in
return, they age beautifully and last a lifetime,”
says Sandra Asplund.Thomas Eriksson is an
THOMAS ERIKSSON internationally recognised
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Bermuda desk by
Thomas Eriksson
architect and furniture Skeleton hanger*
by Thomas Eriksson
designer. Thomas runs
his own architectural office, Thomas Eriksson Architects, and Echo bunny carpet
by Thomas Eriksson
is one of the owners of Stockholm Design Lab. Thomas’
Saturn cabinet* by
signature style is distinct and smart. Thomas Eriksson,
special edition
Lutan leaning mirror
THOUGHTS ON BERMUDA by Thomas Eriksson
Free book shelf* by
What inspired your design? Thomas Eriksson
– Good friends of mine, who work in the fashion industry, Opposite page:
Bermuda Mega table
asked me if I could design a large dining table for their very by Thomas Eriksson,
beautiful and elaborate home. I imagined a distinct table that Tati console
by Broberg &
many people could sit around comfortably. The inspiration for Ridderstråle,
Kub mini vitrines
the triangular base of the table was the Bermuda Triangle. by Eva Lilja
Löwenhielm,
North table by
In what sort of context does the design work best? Jessica Signell
Knutsson,
– It’s just right for a dinner party, or for a large meeting. Mini Flag carpet by
Thomas Sandell
*No longer in
From where do you draw your creative inspiration? production
– Peoples’ needs inspire me, as does my own urge to
innovate, and to work from simple, honest ideas.HANDMADE CARPETS
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For 15 years, Asplund’s carpets have been
made by hand, in a small family-owned factory
in India. It is a factory that cares deeply for its
employees and their families. Here, wool is spun
into yarn, dyed in a boiling pot, and then tufted,
knotted or woven into beautiful carpets, using
the finest techniques. “Throughout the years,
the factory has delivered an unprecedented
quality,” says Michael Asplund.
Asplund’s carpets are made of materials like
fine silk and high quality New Zealand Wool,
which is rich in natural fats that give the carpets
a natural lustre while also providing good
2.1 protection against stains.
3.1Opposite page : Carpet on carpet by Jonas Bohlin Star woven carpet by Emma Olbers Soft Minimum by Michael Asplund Images from the factory: Cutting the pile; Tufting and brushing tools; Dyed fine wool yarn hanging outside to dry. This page: Maze carpet by Tom Dixon Asplund Platinum Carpets are our finest hand knotted rugs, made of 75% fine wool and 25% silk. There are 1280 tight knots in a square dm 2. It takes 3 weavers and about 8-10 weeks to tie a carpet of about 4 m 2.
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Image NameOpposite page: Twice, hand-tufted carpet of two different qualities, by Jessica Signell Knutsson This page: Fleur Platinum carpet, a hand- knotted carpet in wool and silk with a pattern cut by hand, by Broberg & Ridderstråle. “When designing this carpet, we went to the flower market and bought all our favourite flowers. We then climbed up a ladder and tossed out flower petals randomly over a white carpet sized rectangle we had made on the floor of our studio. Then we took a photo of it. We did this over and over for three days, until we had the perfect pattern,” says Mats Broberg.
CLAESSON Claesson Koivisto Rune From where do you draw your creative inspiration? This page:
Trace carpet by
is a Swedish architect- – In product design, we are constantly inspired by our work Claesson Koivisto
KOIVISTO ural partnership, founded as architects. So, we ask ourselves, how will this piece of
Rune
RUNE in Stockholm, in 1995, furniture work in different rooms?
Arc table by
Claesson Koivisto
Rune,
by Mårten Claesson, Asplund Edition
Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune. It started as an architectural Kilt Light cabinet
firm, but has since become an internationally acclaimed, by Claesson Koivisto
Rune
multi-disciplinary office with an equal emphasis on both
Tokyo Takushi
architecture and design. carpet* by Claesson
Koivisto Rune
THOUGHTS ON RAND/VASS/KILT Unit cabinet* by
Claesson Koivisto
Rune
What inspired your design? Grace candle sticks
– The idea was to design a family of three storage units as an by Claesson Koivisto
Rune
architectural unity. The units have irregular patterns of lines
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cut into the doors and drawer fronts. Some lines correspond Rand storage by
Claesson Koivisto
to real divisions, and some do not. In this way, the actual Rune
divisions between the doors are hidden within the pattern. Vass cabinet by
Claesson Koivisto
Rune
In what sort of context does the design work best?
Kilt series, Kilt
– Versatility is the core of the concept, so the design will Carpet, Zoo tables
enhance any room, either alone or in combination. by Claesson Koivisto
Rune
*No longer in
productionEXPANDING 2010 marked the beginning of a new era, and Asplund was on the lookout for new This page:
Kitchen Land by
energy, influences, materials and techniques. Johannes Norlander
HORIZONS Asplund looked to nature as a key source: “What I love about natural materials is Kub display boxes by
2010-2015 that they are alive and change gracefully over time,” says Sandra Adrian Asplund.
Eva Lilja Löwenhielm
Funk wall cabinet
By combining contrasting natural materials like stone, metal and glass in new and by Per Söderberg,
interesting ways, successful furniture collections like Tati and Frame were born. Mini Flag carpet by
Thomas Sandell
Asplund also explored cultural sources. In 2010, Asplund held the in-store exhibition A Turkish Love Affair featuring Kilim
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carpets inspired by both Turkish and Swedish traditions. By mixing old techniques with modern patterns, Asplund developed Tati table by Broberg
& Ridderstråle,
a fresh, contemporary style. Kub marble display
Personalisation was on the rise, and people were searching for ways to make their homes more personal and authentic. box by Eva Lilja
Löwenhielm,
Personal items were to be showcased, not hidden away in cupboards. Asplund and Eva Lilja Löwenhielm’s answer was Kub, Lucia candle sticks
by Thomas Sandell
a mini vitrine for exhibiting special items in a sleek, elegant way. Other Asplund products that were created with this notion
were the Luc storage series and the Besson cabinets.
Asplund experienced substantial growth in their Interior design and contract departments and, increasingly clients were
asking how to make homes, offices or public spaces, more homey and personal.
In 2014, Asplund launched its two first kitchen series, Land, designed by Johannes Norlander and Plain, designed by Stina
Sandwall. The Asplund trio Sandra, Thomas and Michael are all avid cooks, so a natural step was to create a kitchen brand
of their own. “We wanted to create a kitchen for people who love to cook and that could meet our own demands regarding
quality, function and aesthetics,” says Sandra Adrian Asplund. Asplund’s kitchens are manufactured in Sweden, on demand.1.1 large + left bleed
A TURKISH LOVE AFFAIR This page
Funkis wall cabinet
by Per Söderberg,
Mini Flag kelim
In 2010, Asplund held the in-store exhibition carpet by Thomas
Sandell
A Turkish Love Affair, featuring finely knotted
wool and silk rugs and Kilims, woven in a East tray tables,
by Jessica Signell
Turkish style, designed by Thomas Sandell and Knutsson
Claesson Koivisto Rune. Opposite page:
Carpets By Thomas
Thomas Sandell’s designs were based on Sandell for “A
aquarelle drawings and depicted modern Turkish Love Affair”
exhibit:
patterns inspired by both Turkish and Swedish Flag hand knotted
carpet,
traditions. By mixing old techniques with Pebbles hand
knotted carpet,
modern patterns, and vice versa, Thomas Mini Flag hand
developed a fresh, contemporary style. “While woven kelim
carpets ,
strolling through the Bazaars of Istanbul, I came Fish hand knotted
carpet
across Turkish Kilims with patterns that were
strikingly similar to traditional Swedish motifs.
This inspired me in my design,” says Thomas
Sandell.
Jessica Signell-Knutsson’s East, a series of
small tables inspired by eastern tray tables, was
also exhibited.
”The idea was to
make a traditional
Eastern tray table
contemporary,
by adjusting its
proportions and
functions to suit a
modern life”Image by unknown
talent. We are
looking for you.
1.1 large + left bleedBROBERG & Broberg & Ridderstråle From where do you draw your creative inspiration? This page:
Lotus carpet
are “creative – You should always be open to new ideas, impressions and by Broberg &
RIDDERSTRÅLE collaborators” at Broberg inspiration, because you never know when you are going to
Ridderstråle
Besson cabinet
& Ridderstråle Design find them. by Broberg &
Ridderstråle
& Architecture, a Stockholm based architecture and design
practice. They strive to add emotional value to their designs, Fleur carpet Rose
by Broberg &
which communicate with users through symbols. They draw Ridderstråle
inspiration from everyday life and often combine a rational Luc cabinets with
marble and glass
approach with a bit of wit. tops, by Broberg &
Ridderstråle
THOUGHTS ON TATI Opposite page:
Johan Ridderstråle
& Mats Broberg with
What inspired your design? their Tati collection.
Winners of the
– We started sketching a set of tables that would create a ”Furniture of the
Year” award. Tati
beautiful silhouette when assembled. Curved metal frames, mirror, coat rack,
console and side
which hold up tabletops made of contrasting materials, are tables.
Image by Kristian
what enable this. The set of tables eventually evolved into a Pohl, published in
full furniture series, which now includes dining tables, coffee Sköna hem 12/02.
tables, desks, mirrors and even large coat-hanger units.
In what sort of context does the design work best?
– There is a Tati for every environment and requirement.
Aesthetically, Tati would be just as beautiful in a turn of the
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Tati desk by Broberg
& Ridderstråle,
Me Mirror by Mattias
Hahn
Tati coat rack,
by Broberg &
Ridderstråle,
Tracks carpet
by Helene Backlund
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Tati console
by Broberg &
Ridderstråle,
Kub by Eva Lilja
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Löwenhielm,
Mini Flag kelim
carpet by Thomas
Sandell,
Fish Cushion by
Thomas SandellThe two contrasting materials, and the quality, are what set
ANYA SEBTON Since graduating from
the Frame table apart. Today, Frame – first manufactured in
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Frame Low cabinet
Beckmans College of by Anya Sebton &
EVA LILJA- Design in the 90’s, 2012 – has evolved into a full furniture series.
Eva Lilja Löwenhielm
LÖWENHIELM Anya Sebton has been
Kub glass display by
Eva Lilja Löwenhielm
a sought-after designer, In what sort of context does the design work best? Frame Cabinet
known for her artistic and functional approach to furniture – Frame is a functional series, created to work in any by Anya Sebton &
Eva Lilja Löwenhielm
design. Her designs offer unexpected details and a unique environment, home or public place. Our belief is that
Frame cabinet
graphic expression. furniture of good design can fit in well, anywhere. and Frame Semi
cabinet by Anya
Eva Lilja Löwenhielm runs a multidisciplinary design studio Sebton & Eva Lilja
in Stockholm, which focuses on product design, residential From where do you draw your creative inspiration? Löwenhielm,
Fleur carpet Bluebell
and commercial interiors and store concepts. Eva’s pieces – Years as designers have filled us with impressions and by Broberg &
Ridderstråle
are true to a minimalism “très scandinave” with light inspiration. These, together with a stimulating conversation
colors – if any – clean lines and natural materials. with a producer, can create and bring to life an innovative Opposite page:
Frame table by Anya
design of real beauty and quality. Sebton & Eva Lilja
Löwenhielm,
THOUGHTS ON FRAME File cabinet by
Jessica Signell
Knutsson,
What inspired your design? Mini Flag tufted
carpet by Thomas
– Frame came about through an intense, creative dialogue Sandell
with Sandra Adrian Asplund. Our mission was to create a
table with clean lines, which would fit perfectly within any
environment. Using contrasting materials was key: One type
of material was used to create the table’s inner parts, and
another was used for the table’s exterior.This page: Tati table by Broberg & Ridderstråle, Grid carpet by Jessica Signell Knutsson Tati square tables by Broberg & Ridderstråle, Star carpet by Emma Olbers Opposite page: C-carpet by Anya Sebton & Eva Lilja Löwenhielm, Zoo table by Claesson Koivisto Rune
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This page: Fleur carpet Eucalyptus by Broberg & Ridderstråle, Pile cabinet by Jessica Signell Knutsson Opposite page: Kilt and Kilt open by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Fleur carpet by Broberg & Ridderstråle
This page: Besson cabinet by Broberg & Ridderstråle, Soft Minimum carpet by Michael Asplund, Mini Light tray lamp by Daniel Rybakken & Andreas Engesvik, Lucia candle sticks by Thomas Sandell Opposite page: Luc cabinet by Broberg & Ridderstråle. Fleur carpet Eucalyptus by Broberg & Ridderstråle, Stella candelabra by Stina Sandwall Point carpet by Sandra Adrian Asplund, Vass cabinet by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Mini Light tray lamp by Daniel Rybakken & Andreas Engesvik, Lucia candel stick in copper by Thomas Sandell
THANK YOU FOR OUR Christina Britton SPECIAL THANKS TO Code basket by
Ola Wihlborg
FIRST 25 YEARS Claes Britton OUR FANTASTIC
Stefan Ytterborn ASPLUND TEAM Sibyllegatan 31
John & Ulla Kandell Björn Sandell 114 42 Stockholm
Robert & Kristian Beban Nord Peter Eriksson with staff Sweden
Samuelsson Ann Morsing Jonas Niklasson with staff
Thomas Sandell Christian Springfeldt Raj & Adhiraj Dutt with Contact
Thomas Eriksson Uluc Thelmen staff. +46 8 662 52 84
Mats Borgström Marcel Sigel info@asplund.org
Helene Tiedemann Stefano Giovannoni ASPLUND agents and store@asplund.org
Oscar Reutersvärd Marc Newson retailers.
Jonas Bohlin Miguel Viera Baptista Please visit
Sven Lund Daniel Rybakken And off course our dear www.asplund.org
Källemo Stina Sandwall co-workers at ASPLUND
James Irvine Torbjørn Andersen throughout theese years. #asplund25
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Arne Gustafsson Jessica Signell Knutsson PHOTOGRAPHERS @asplundstore
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David Mellor Piero Lissoni Björn Sjödén
Corin Mellor Andreas Engesvik Rodolphe Foucher
Baertling Stiftelsen Nils Nova Kristian Pohl
Carouschka Streiffert Matilda Lindblom Knut Koivisto
Helena Bodin Johannes Norlander Per Mäkitalo
Pia Wallén Nils Tunebjer
Bror Wickström Christope Dolhem PRODUCTION TEAM
KG Nilsson Lars Lundkvist
Mårten Claesson Hanna Nova Beatrice Jonas Lyckstedt
Ola Wihlborg Yasunori Hoki Ramiro Oblitas
Ola Rune Lotta Agaton Sarah Fridlizius
Alfredo Häberli Susanne Helgesson Sandra Adrian Asplund
Lloyd Schwan Hedvig Hedqvist Victor Ohlsson
Harri Koskinen Lotta Lewenhaupt Madeleine Gillgren
Eero Koivisto Rebecca Tarchys
Jasper Morrison Cia Wedin Printed by Ineko
Andreas Brandolini Li Pamp © Asplund. All rights
Felipe Alarcao Sonja Larsson reserved.
Eva Lilja Löwenhielm Bigert & Bergström
Anya Sebton Jonas Lindwall
Mats Broberg Anki Gneib
Johan Ridderstråle Mia Cullin
Michael Sodeau Maria Kariis
Helene Backlund
Mathias Hahn
Maria Håård
Niclas Hoflin
Emma Olbers
Maurizio StoccettoRooftop carpet Thomas Cards table, Torbjörn ASPLUND Kitchen Land, 2007 Design Yearbook
Sandell Andersson & Espen Voll Johannes Norlander Bermuda table, Red Dot
Rand and Rand vertical Fish fabric, Thomas Design Award 1993
carpets, Claesson Sandell Air bench, Excellent
Koivisto Rune Exhibition; Nils Nova at 2006 Swedish Design
Kilt, Kilt Light and Kilt ABSOLUT Attelier Code basket, Red Dot
open storage series, Design Award
Claesson Koivisto Rune 2013 AWARDS
East tables, Jessica Proust bookshelf, 2000
Signell Knutsson Broberg & Ridderstråle 2015 Arc table, Excellent
Funk 2010 series, Per File cabinet, Jessica Besson series, Swedish Design
Söderberg Signell Knutsson Nominated to Årets Pluto’s Eyes carpet, The
Exhibition; A turkish love Me mirror, Mathias Hahn möbel, Nya Rum International Design
affair Swoon candle holders, Star carpet, nominated Yearbook
Marcel Sigel to Interior Detail of the
2011 Twice carpet, Jessica Year, Rum Hemma 1999
Tati console, side tables, Signell Knutsson Golden Section carpet,
sofa tables, Broberg & Mini flag tufted carpet, 2014 The International Design
Ridderstråle Thomas Sandell File cabinet, Best Yearbook
KUB small vitrine C-carpet, Anya bedroom furniture of O-carpet, The
cabinet, Eva Lilja Sebton and Eva Lilja the Year, Elle Decoration International Design
Löwenhielm Löwenhielm Sweden Yearbook
West side tables, Jessica Chriss Cross carpet, The
Signell Knutsson 2014 2013 International Design
North table, Jessica Fleur carpet, Broberg & Tati dining table round, Yearbook
Signell Knutsson Ridderstråle Kitchen product of the X5 carpet, The
Zoo tables, Claesson Besson storage series, Year, Elle Decoration International Design
Koivisto Rune Broberg & Ridderstråle Sweden Light Tray lamp, Yearbook
Frame cabinet, Anya Star carpet, Emma Lamp of the Year, Elle Ruggles carpets, The
Sebton and Eva Lilja Olbers Decoration Sweden International Design
Löwenhielm Nati Tati side table, Frame cabinet, Storage Yearbook
Brev small storage, Broberg & Ridderstråle of the Year, Plaza Interiör Dot carpet, The
Emma Olbers Pile cabinet, Jessica International Design
Signell Knutsson 2012 Yearbook
2012 Freckles carpet, Matilda Cards table, Table of the Crux carpet, The
Luc cabinet, Broberg & Lindblom year, Residence International Design
Ridderstråle Point carpets, Sandra Luc cabinet, Storage of Yearbook
Light tray lamp, Andreas Adrian Asplund the Year, Plaza Deco Maze carpet, The
Engesvik & Daniel Grace candle stick, Tati series, Furniture of International Design
Rybakken Claesson Koivisto Rune the year, Sköna hem Yearbook
Tati dining table, coat Ava carpet, Anya Tati tables, Best Side
rack, mirror, Broberg & Sebton and Eva Lilja tables, Wallpaper 1998
Ridderstråle Löwenhielm Krickan carpet, The
Frame Table, Anya Soft minimum, Michael 2008 International Design
Sebton and Eva Lilja Asplund Bermuda table, Yearbook
Löwenhielm Grid, Jessica Signell Furniture of the Year, Carpet on Carpet, The
Tracks, Moon walk, Knutsson Elle Decoration Sweden International Design
Ziggy walk and Groove ASPLUND Kitchen Vass cabinets, Storage Yearbook
carpets, Helene launches series of the Year, Carouschka Striffert
Backlund Residence carpet, The InternationalYou can also read
