Overseas interest in Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, which ended at the weekend, continues to grow. This year, one in four trade visitors was from overseas and the number of foreign visitors was up 13 % compared with 2011. The exhibition received a total of 38,814 visitors, which is 392 more than last year.
On 7-11 February it will be time for the 61st Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, the world's largest and most important meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design. Some 740 exhibitors from 31 countries will gather at Stockholmsmässan to display the latest products within furniture, lighting and textiles for both the home and public environments.
Formex, which marked the start of the season for the Nordic décor and gift industry, drew to a close last weekend. This spring’s fair attracted 876 exhibitors. Interest from abroad continued to grow, with the number of foreign visitors up 7%. The total number of visitors was 25,389.
The Hello Show gives invited guests from widely differing backgrounds and industries the opportunity to debate the notion of the organization and the office as a phenomenon. The talk show is one aspect of the Hello! project, which has been initiated by Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair to promote discussion and provide inspiration regarding the modern workplace.
In Greenhouse, Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair's hall for independent designers and design schools, visitors will encounter fashion and design as part of a Fusion Walk, which serves as both an installation and a catwalk for fashion shows.
Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 7–11 February 2012, Stockholmsmässan, Älvsjö Welcome to the 61st Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair!
Formex Formidable 2011
Company: Skeppshults Gjuteri
Designer: Torkel Dahlstedt
Shape, function, sculpture… The 2011 Formex Formidable winner is a designed cookware set of substance, a multifunctional cast iron creation with dual function lids/frying pans. Designer Torkel Dahlstedt and Skeppshults Gjuteri have created a new object of desire for all food-loving aesthetes.
Jury:
Stefan
This year’s Guest of Honour, French industrial and product designer Inga Sempé, welcomes visitors to an intimate and cosy environment in Stockholmsmässan’s entrance hall. This is the ninth consecutive year that a prominent international designer will be responsible for creating a lounge at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair.
The inaugural winners of Formex's new Nova design award – Hanna Hedman and Simon Klenell – will feature at the exhibition with a display in the entrance hall. This display is part of the prize, which will be awarded annually in connection with the autumn Formex exhibition. Gallery Pascale in Stockholm will also host an exhibition of the award-winners' work for the general public to view.
This spring's Formex ushers in the season with inspiration and trends galore. The event, taking place on 19-22 January 2012, will see the launch of the second edition of Formex's own trend guide Formex Future File No. 2. Visitors will also be treated to future visions and the latest in Swedish handicrafts.
At Formex, 19-22 January 2012, visitors will be transported to a magical snow-covered world. Formex’s combined inspirational exhibition and restaurant has been designed by Note Design Studio this time.
Stockholmsmässan and TMF (Trä- och Möbelföretagen) have formed an ethical council, No Copy, for the forthcoming Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair on 7-11 February 2012. The Council aims to help ensure a high ethical standard among exhibitors and to counteract the occurrence of unauthorised copies of familiar or distinctive products.
