Nordic Design Gathers at "The Building" for Stockholm Design Days 2026
The Nordic design initiative The Building has officially launched its curated exhibition as a centrepiece of Stockholm Design Days 2026. Located at Västra Trädgårdsgatan 9 in central Stockholm, the showcase is set within a 17th-century palace later reimagined by architect Ragnar Östberg. This historic architectural framework hosts seven premier brands: String Furniture, Gemla, Grythyttan Stålmöbler, Källemo, ateljé Lyktan, Made by Choice and HAHA studio across three floors.
The exhibition, with a conceptual design by artist and architect Michel Bussien, explores the creative dialogue between heritage and modern innovation. String Furniture is debuting its Pira system expansion and new “Dark Oak” finishes, while Gemla highlights artisanal hand-bent wood pieces like the GOURMET Soft Back and the VIDE bag hanger by Javier Masa. Grythyttan Stålmöbler brings a focus to the outdoors with the Bovik series, which pairs their signature 1930s steel construction with teak.
In the area of lighting and experimental form, ateljé Lyktan presents Mela, a luminaire originally designed for the Nationalmuseum, and HAHA studio displays Swedish-made fixtures, including the CNC-milled Solen. Källemo is featuring The Perforated Furniture Series developed with Folkform, and Finland’s Made by Choice showcases international collaborations with designers such as Snarkitecture and Bernadotte & Kylberg.
Beyond these established giants, The Building actively champions the future of the industry by hosting a curated selection of works from young design talents. This section features rising voices like David Ivarsson, Malin Pierre, and Simon Skinner, spanning glass, textiles and furniture. The exhibition is open to the press, industry professionals and the public from February 3–5, between 10:00 and 18:00.
