In late August, the Museum of Furniture Studies hosted a matchmaking event between the young designers featured in the Ex-Works 2025 exhibition and representatives from the Swedish furniture industry.
This article looks at how Danish post-war design was shaped by strong craft traditions and close collaboration between designers and makers. Materials like paper cord, rattan, and leather supported well-built, lightweight furniture suited to everyday use.
Anna Castelli Ferrieri became a leading actor in plastic design and furniture during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Castelli Ferrieri joined the design company Kartell, founded by her husband Giulio Castelli, for which she made the iconic stacking module storage pieces Componibili.
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Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Anna Castelli Ferrieri became a leading actor in plastic design and furniture during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Castelli Ferrieri joined the design company Kartell, founded by her husband Giulio Castelli, for which she made the iconic stacking module storage pieces Componibili.
MDM Talks #10: We talked with the designer, Adrian Bursell. In 2020, Adrian graduated from Konstfack. For his graduation project, Sticks & Stones: Souvenirs from Öland, he designed a side table called "Lilla Alvaret".
