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 ...

“My confidence rests
in my hands”

Åke Axelsson builds a boat, talks about his childhood and shares his views on design.

Matti Klenell on the Nationalmuseum reopening

From rough plank to designer chair

“My confidence rests in my hands”

“My confidence rests
in my hands”