A Spring cultural celebration of Scandinavia's art, music, cinema and folk culture, opened yesterday at the
Dulwich Picture Gallery and will run until 15 May. Peruse a variety of Scandi market stalls and all things Scandi-inspired. This event is influenced by
Painting Norway: Nikolai Astrup; one of Norway's most renowned artists, Astrup's work transforms the rugged Norwegian landscape into a mythical, living entity.
Scandinavian design is abundant at
Alfies and is a design movement characterized by simplicity, minimalism and functionality that emerged in the 1950s. The idea that beautiful and functional everyday objects should not only be affordable to the wealthy, but to all, is a core theme in the development of modernism and functionalism. Its aesthetic has proved timeless and is a favourite amongst interior designers. We’re familiar with classic 1950s and 1960s Scandinavian chairs: Eero Aarnio’s Ball, Arne Jacobsen’s Egg, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip, which you can usually find adorning the fashionable homes of design addicts. However, it is not just the heritage brands making waves; Nordic countries now boast some of the best design schools in the world.
You too can own a design classic! The following items are just a small example of Scandi pieces available at Alfies...
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| Danish Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set by Cohr, offered by The Moderns |
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| Three-Tiered Danish 1950s Chandelier with Teak, Denmark, offered by The Moderns |
And don't forget, Alfies and the Church Street antiques area are hosting a week of pop-up shops and activities in collaboration with this year’s
London Design Festival, between 20 and 24 September 2016, when you can get up close and personal with these beautiful objects!
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