Swedish Design :: Hotter Than Ever and New York City Loves It

The Swedish Consulate General has posted several upcoming events and announcements regarding hotter than ever Swedish Design in NYC. Loving all things Scandinavian, the following are on my "Springtime in NYC To Do List":

Just Scandinavian: A Living Store For Living Homes. 161 Hudson Street. The brand new TriBeCa Shop is being touted as one of the most beautiful design stores to open in Manhatten in recent years. "Proprietor Ann Ljungberg, a Swedish art historian and antiques expert, presents a personal and impeccably edited selection of classic and contemporary Scandinavian furniture, household products and home furnishings, many of them exclusive to the U.S. market."

New Scandinavian Design: An Evening of Dynamic Discussion and Engaging Encounters. Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue at 38th Street, New York. Join authors Katherine Nelson and Raul Cabra of the new book “New Scandinavian Design” for an evening of intellectual and creative exchange as five influential Nordic designers discuss the current climate in contemporary Scandinavian design. Monday, May 2 - 6:30 pm - 9 pm
$15 general admission
$10 ASF & Cooper Hewitt members
(interestingly the book was published in October 2004...but ok)

Swedish By Design: Highlights rom the Contemporary Swedish Scene at ICFF. Tuesday, May 17 (trade and general public) 10 am – 4 pm, Booth 1048, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. During the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) on May 14-17, a stellar selection of new Swedish design will invade New York and put the spotlight on the country’s vibrant creative climate.

Designed in Sweden: From Minimal to Maximal in the New Millennium. Designed in Sweden, May 11 – June 4. Felissimo Design House, 10 West 56th Street, New York City. Young furniture designers are currently re-inventing the Scandinavian Modern legacy with warmth and humor, while the crafts community is infusing glass and ceramics with vivid colors and daring textures. The exciting new exhibition Designed In Sweden covers the current state of Swedish design by presenting a wide range of furniture, glass, ceramics, metalware and textile work by more than 60 contemporary designers.