Åke Axelsson furnishes Värmland Museum.

The library at Värmland Museum has now reopened after parts of the museum underwent an extensive renovation conducted by Åke Axelsson. Architect Cyrillus Johansson, who originally designed the museum in 1929, was inspired by classicism and Chinese temples. In 1998, the museum was complemented with a building by Carl Nyrén. Åke Axelsson, along with museum ...

Matti Klenell on the Nationalmuseum reopening

Nationalmuseum opts for contemporary furnishing and artistic decor in the museum’s new restaurant. Matti Klenell, architect and artistic director, talks about the work with the restaurant and the long Ateljé dining tables produced by Gärsnäs. What was the assignment? Quite simply to create Nationalmuseum’s new restaurant, bar and café. Based on our concept, some 80 ...

From rough plank to designer chair

In the bright and airy workshop, carts stand with high stacks of newly arrived timber. Long, wide and rough planks await the first cut. Technology and craftsmanship go hand in hand. Machinery reduces set-up times and raises efficiency. The various components are joined together to make a complete piece of furniture and nothing works without ...