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Stockholm Furniture Fair explores design, innovation and societal challenges in four exhibitions Stockholmsmässan, 2025

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Stockholm Furniture Fair explores design, innovation and societal challenges in four exhibitions

This year's edition of Stockholm Furniture Fair offers four thought-provoking exhibitions examining current themes within design, innovation and society. Alexander Lervik creates a philosophical exploration of light and color, while Olsson Lyckefors takes us behind the scenes for an insight into the creative, architectural process. In Lund University's "Plastic Perspectives", visitors have the opportunity to explore plastic as a material, while "Italia Geniale," curated by ADI Design Museum, displays a large selection of iconic and contemporary Italian design.

This year's exhibitions at Stockholm Furniture Fair span a wide spectrum of subjects from innovative design to an exploration of societal issues and the creative process.

"Light Doesn’t Exist" by Alexander Lervik

In Alexander Lervik's exhibition, visitors get to explore the nature of light. What is light and how do we perceive it? "Light Doesn’t Exist" is a philosophical exhibition that strives to describe the different properties of light. In collaboration with Stockholm Lighting Company, Lervik has experimented with light and color and created four cubes where visitors can experience different aspects of daylight, darkness, reflection and color.

– There is really no light, it is a phenomenon that arises in the eye of the beholder, just as color only arises when the reflection from an object reaches the eye, says Lervik. Daylight is vital for us humans, while the existence of darkness is essential for us to be able to perceive light.

"Practice Unfiltered" by Olsson Lyckefors

With "Practice Unfiltered", the Swedish architecture firm Olsson Lyckefors takes visitors behind the scenes and provides a rare insight into the daily, unpolished reality of an architecture office. In a world where architecture is often presented as a perfect, finished product, they want to disrupt the narrative by showcasing early sketches, incomplete ideas and the many twists and turns that define a project's journey.

By sharing these raw and formative stages, Johan Olsson and Andreas Lyckefors hope to inspire a deeper understanding of the craft.

– Architecture is not a straight path; it is a journey full of challenges, surprises and discoveries. It is in these moments of uncertainty that real creativity and expertise are tested, which often leads to unexpected and remarkable results, the architects say.

The exhibition will be shown in a pavilion originally designed by Olsson Lyckefors for Papershell. For Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025, the pavilion has been rebuilt in close collaboration with Södra and Papershell with groundbreaking, sustainable materials such as CLT (cross-laminated timber) and prototypes of Papershell's facade panels. After the fair, the pavilion will embark on a new journey and be relocated to other sites.

"Plastic Perspectives" by Lund University

Despite its short history, plastic has come to play a central role in our modern society. Today, plastic is everywhere, from the oceans to outer space – and it is impossible to remove completely.

"Plastic Perspectives" asks critical questions about humanity's relationship with the material. The exhibition, curated by Julia Hertzman from Formprocess, examines bio-based raw materials, circular systems and the smart use of plastic. It presents works from ten designers and researchers who ask, through design, art and architecture, how, when and why the material should be used in the future.

The works are inspired by the research programme STEPS at Lund University (Sustainable Plastics and Transition Pathways). The project is funded by Formas and carried out in collaboration with researchers, Form/Design Center, Konstfack and Formprocess.

Exhibition design by Julia Hertzman, Formprocess, in collaboration with Astrid, Bolon, Polykemi and Toniton.

"Italia Geniale" by ADI Museum and the Italian Cultural Institute

"Italia Geniale" celebrates the enduring heritage and innovation of Italian design through historical classics and contemporary projects. The exhibition, which was shown for the first time at Dubai Expo 2021 and is now being reworked for Stockholm Furniture Fair, highlights Italian creativity and craftsmanship through five themes: mobility, health and well-being, imagination, relationships and work.

ADI Design Museum has curated the exhibition, which serves as a kind of manifesto for Italian industrial design. The museum houses the entire collection of Compasso d’Oro, a design award founded in 1954 by Gio Ponti to celebrate design made in Italy. From its collections, ADI has selected both iconic and contemporary objects, many of which have been awarded the prestigious prize.

More than 60 brands will be represented, with timeless works from Ferrari, Poltrona Frau, Flos, Artemide, and Olivetti, as well as groundbreaking innovations such as those from Arduino and Mogu. The exhibition is an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Stockholm, the Italian Cultural Institute in Stockholm and ITA (Italian Trade Agency).

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Stockholm Furniture Fair is held on 4–8 February 2025 at Stockholmsmässan, in parallel with Stockholm Design Week 3–9 February. Visit stockholmfurniturefair.se and stockholmdesignweek.com

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Stockholmsmässan is the Nordic region's largest exhibition and congress facility with 70,000 sq m of exhibition space. Annually, we organize industry-leading fairs as well as national and international conferences and events. The exhibition and congress facility is certified according to ISO 20121 – sustainability in event management.

Contacts Tina Larsson Press Contact Formex / Stockholm Furniture Fair / Stockholm Design Week Tina.Larsson@stockholmsmassan.se +46 70 789 44 59 Related content Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa inaugurates Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025 31 JANUARY 2025 10:00

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Stockholmsmässan is the Nordic region's largest exhibition and congress facility with 70,000 sq m of exhibition space. Annually, we organize industry-leading fairs as well as national and international conferences and events. The exhibition and congress facility is certified according to ISO 20121 – sustainability in event management.

In Älvsjö, programmatic work is underway to develop the area around Stockholmsmässan with housing, workplaces, sports, as well as a new metro line and other public transport. Urban development will begin in 2034 at the earliest, which means operations will continue in Älvsjö at least until 2035.

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