Scandinavian Style Simplicity, Minimalism and Functionality
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Scandinavian, which represents the region of North Europe, has a long history and unique culture. The Scandinavian design was a design movement occurred in the 1950s in the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. The vast snowy field and the precious sunlight of North Europe gave the Scandinavian design a very simple, clean style. |
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Harmonious and clean look
You can almost recognize the Scandinavian style right away by its pale, neutral color 
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Open and airy rooms
Minimal pattern are used in Scandinavian style, the rooms are painted with big color chunks, the walls are usually light color decorated with artistic objects, the floor are always light color too. It's very common to have big windows in order to enjoy natural lights in Scandinavian style
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Simple yet functional furnitures
Carving and ornamentation will not be found on Scandinavian style furnitures, they are usually made by wood, stone, glass and metal..
Carving and ornamentation will not be found on Scandinavian style furnitures, they are usually made by wood, stone, glass and metal..
Since the Scandinavian design is originate in Nordic counties, the designer involve in the movement are from these five countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. Some of them are Nanna Ditzel, Verner Panton, Poul Kjaerholm, Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk etc.
Nanna Ditzel, Egg, 1959
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Verner Panton, Heart Chair, 1959
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Grete Jalk, Moulded plywood chair, 1963
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