The "Scandinavian" look is in--and how.

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Founded in 1992, Design House Stockholm started as a creative product development company for other brands. As a publisher of design rather than a conventional producer, Design House Stockholm invites designers to bring their personal ideas, of which some are selected for development and production. They look for products that add something new to their genre, products with personality and character. The ambition is to be a mirror of the very best Scandinavian design today, with the term "Scandinavian" referring to a philosophic and aesthetic perspective, rather than geography and nationality. With a collection of design classics with timeless appeal and qualities that outlive temporary trends, Design House Stockholm has products ranging from furniture to fashion, lighting, tableware, and limited studio editions.

The work of textile designer Marianne Abelsson, who started working with Design House Stockholm in 1997, caught our...