Admire and shop Scandinavian design in all its forms in Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden. Here is a list of places for design lovers. Most are in Malmö, Skåne's largest city, with hidden gems in the smaller towns and the countryside. 

Form/Design Center

Design items at Ohboy Form och Design Centre

Form/Design Center

This hub for all kinds of Scandinavian design is close to Lilla Torg in the centre of Malmö. Different exhibitions show a variety of ideas and projects from design and architecture, urban planning, interior design, crafts, fashion and illustrations. Read Swedish and International design periodicals in the café over your tea, coffee and delicious cakes and sandwiches. The shop sells modern Scandinavian design from larger companies and local artists and designers.

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Norrgavel

Shelves with design products in the Swedish interior design store Norrgavel in central Malmö

Norrgavel

This Swedish interior design store in central Malmö focuses on sustainability and organic production. Simplicity and functionality are the keywords for these unique Scandinavian design pieces.  The company describes its values as humanistic, existential and organic. Norrgavel aims to change the way we look at furniture. All furniture is made from natural materials and are certified as organic.

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Klippan Yllefabrik

Scarves on a table inside Klippan's wool factory

Klippan Yllefabrik

Klippan Yllefabrik (dt. Klippans Wollfabrik), ist ein in vierter Generation geführter Familienbetrieb im Nordwesten von Skåne. Hier wird Schwedisches Design mit einer gediegenen Textiltradition verbunden. Die Regale sind mit Decken, Kissenbezügen und Textilien für Kinder gefüllt. Starke Farben und natürliche Materialien sind das Markenzeichen des Sortiments. Der Laden ist gleichzeitig ein Outlet, in dem man schöne Schnäppchen machen kann.

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Svenssons i Lammhult

A leather sofa by the Swedish furniture manufacturer Svenssons i Lammhult
A room with Swedish furniture by Svenssons i Lammhult

Svenssons i Lammhult

Svenssons i Lammhult is a Swedish furniture manufacturer that has been in business for over 100 years. Its large stores sell renowned classics with a focus on Scandinavian design. Choose from more than 200 different brands selling classic sofas and lighting to clocks and vases. Svenssons i Lammhult is in the centre of Malmö, a short walk from the Central Station. Thousands of square metres are filled with the best of Scandinavian furniture.

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Designtorget

a wide range of interesting interior design products inside Designtorget

Designtorget

Designtorget is a Swedish chain of concept stores focused on new and talented designers. Find a wide range of interesting interior design with an emphasis on smaller items and gifts. There’s everything here from mini greenhouses, lamps and shelving to jewellery and even Bluetooth speakers. Designtorget in Malmö is on the main pedestrian street.

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About Scandinavian design

Simple, light, minimal and functional are just a few of the descriptions of Scandinavian design. Starting in the 1950s, it represents a timeless way of living. The idea that beautiful, functional everyday objects should be affordable to everyone is what drives Scandinavian design, and many of the original designs are still produced today.

Scandinavian designers are famous for household goods including furniture, textiles, ceramics, lamps, and glass. Here are some of the places in Skåne that produce or sell great Scandinavian design. 

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