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History of Rörstrand : Rörstrand has a fascinating history dating from 1726. The journey made by Rörstrand since 1726 is not only fascinating and eventful, but it reflects three centuries of Swedish history -- time during which industry developed, culture began to play a role in people’s lives, the industry came into its own and interest in colors, form and style grew in importance. | ||
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Gustavsbergs Porcelain Factory : At Avolli we have the honor of offering our customers a small sampling of some of Gustavsberg's historical designs. We welcome you to visit this intriguing site and, while it appears to be exclusively in Swedish, the photos are inspirational. | ||
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SVENSKT TENN — A lifestyle company since 1924 Svenskt Tenn is a company that has strong ties with its roots; in particular the legacy inherited from the founders, Estrid Ericson and designer Josef Frank. Frank’s timeless design and Estrid Ericson’s artistry and power of innovation form the foundation of the interior design philosophy embodied by Svenskt Tenn. |
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Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775, and its products have been made ever since with deep respect for tradition and high standards of craftsmanship. Today, Royal Copenhagen is a world-famous brand known for its exclusive, high quality porcelain products and immaculate design and craftsmanship. | ||
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The Danish Desgin Center strategic focus areas are: To build awareness of design and the economic effects of design among businesses, with a particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises; To develop the competencies of Danish design firms; To brand Danish design on a national and international level
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The Danish Museum of Art & Design is one of Scandinavia’s central exhibition forums for Danish and international industrial design, decorative and applied arts. The museum’s collections, library and archives constitute a central resource centre for the study of design and its history in Denmark. The Danish Museum of Art & Design brings together and documents the contemporary developments within industrial design, decorative and applied arts. | ||
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| U.S. Scandinavian Design Resources | |||
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Genuine Scandinavia : This site is great if you are looking for fabrics, pottery or charming household accessories. |
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Simply Scandinavian , Maine's Full Service Scandinavian Importer, has been Portland's Best kept secret and a destination to many a Scandinavians and non-Scandinavians since the late 90's. We offer products from: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. They include the traditional and the unique. Each and every item is hand selected. Each Scandinavian country is famous for its own inventions and brand names that are quickly being recognized world-wide. |
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Antiques & Fine Art :The leading site for collectors, designers, art and antique enthusiasts, dealers, museum professionals and scholars. Featuring outstanding inventory for sale from top antique and art dealers, educational articles on fine and decorative arts, and a calendar listing upcoming antiques shows and fairs. | ||
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Scandinavian Archiecture : The archiecture from the Scandinavian countries has a distinct style, recognizable even when seen outside of the country. In this section we will explore the high and average styles of more traditional or historical architecture in both original and reproduction forms. * Traditional Swedish Residential Design #1
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"Michael Smith, 44, is considered one of the design industry's most respected talents with an international profile of residential and commercial clients. Over the course of his career, Smith has consistently developed a style that has been characterized as a delicate blend of “European tradition and American modernism.” Most recently, his work was celebrated in two best-selling books from Rizzoli Publishing; Elements of Style (2007) and Houses (2008)." (read more) |
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"All the Best was founded in January 2007 as an online guide to stylish living and has garnered attention from press and readers around the world. All the Best was recently ranked one of the top 90 Design Blogs by Alexa Internet, one of the largest Worldwide Web crawlers. All the Best is ranked in the Top 50 Design, Travel and Fashions blogs by NetworkedBlogs.com...."(read more) | ||
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:: Surroundings:: Inspirations :: Trends :: Ideas :: Events : Created by designer Linda Merrillof Duxbury, MA, this is a Blog worth adding to your favorites list.Full of inspiration and ideas for those that enjoy the many facets of interior design in our world, :: Surroundings :: is a wonderful resource.From how to “Get the Look” of your favorite movie set to which hotels around the world have the most beautiful environments, this Blog is one of our favorites. |
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designspongeonline.com "is an online meca for all things modern and functional. Grace Bonney blogs about design offerings from around the globe. "For design fans, the Internet can be such a fascinating place. I love that I can check out sites in Turkey, Sweden and Singapore to find out what's happening there before it hits the pages of design magazines and newspapers"says Boneey." (Jessica Flint for vanityfair.com) | ||
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decore8: "As a writer and interior design consultant, I created decor8 to catalog beautiful finds and to inspire others." - Holly Becker |
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SusanSerra of The Kitchen Designer, offers ideas, inspiration, and all things kitchen focused! You will find discussions on a wide variety of topics, beautiful kitchens, how-tos, new products, and much more. Please join in the discussion and bookmark this blog as one of the most trusted resources on kitchen design, distinguished for being authored by a Certified Kitchen Designer...(read more) | ||
| Do you know of a great interior design or antique blog? If so, send us your suggestion at info@avolli.com | |||
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Traditional Swedish Residential Design #1
Östermalm Apartment - April 2009
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