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Trending: 10 hot picks from the 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair

Scandi-design lovers will delight in some of the latest furniture pieces to come out of the recent 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair. Considered the place to discover the latest in Scandinavian design, our friends at Fred International have compiled their round-up of the hottest pieces from this year’s celebration.

The Jord sofa

The Jord sofa, designed by Luca Nichetto for Fogia, is a next-level modular system with built-in table too. Offering endless seating configurations, we love this piece!

The Sturdy stool

Designed by Studioilse for Made by Hand, the Sturdy stool pays homage to traditional Danish design details – the splayed legs for one. It’s a lovely, timeless design.

La Pipe lounge

The La Pipe lounge chair, designed by Ida Linea Hildebrand from Friends & Founders has a stunning silhouette. Elegant from all angles, the chair has a beautiful rounded shape, gorgeous detailing and is comfortable to boot. This is our favourite pick.

Big Sur table

Made from glass sheets and timber, the Big Sur table, designed by Simon Klenell and Kristoffer Sundin for Fogia, has mix and match glass layers for an unexpected twist.

Vouge floor lamp

Designed by Niclas Hoflin for Rubn Lighting, the Vouge floor lamp boasts an industrial-style perforated steel cylinder design that casts lovely, even light across the room. While we’ve seen perforated steel table lamps, this is the first floor one and it’s certainly a statement piece.

Guest chair

Perhaps the most retro of our picks, the Guest chair by Mönica Forster for Swedese uses elegant blonde bentwood combined with super soft leather to great effect.

Conekt table

Minimal and clean, the Conekt table by Mogen Lassen from by Lassen, features custom-made, visible L-shaped brackets that add an industrial edge to this solid design.

Teelo 8020 table lamp

An unusual design, the Teelo 8020 table lamp by Secto Design is a sculptural piece that combines beautiful clean lines with blonde wood. The design means you won’t be blinded by a bare light bulb either.

Dini sofa

Designed by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia, the elegant and timeless Dini sofa was inspired by sports cars – its moniker is a tribute to Marcello Gandini, the man behind the iconic Lamborghini Miura.

Pond table

The Pond table, designed by Mönica Forster for Swedese, has a gorgeous organic shaped top that contrasts with its four reedy, straight legs.

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Fred International: Scandinavian living in the heart of Sydney

Featuring 200 square metres of Scandinavian living in the heart of Sydney, Fred International’s newly renovated Rosebery showroom evokes a sense of home rather than the traditional showroom experience.

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Designed by Simone Haag and Angela Harry, the furniture emporium uses unique room sets, rather than the usual layout. “The space consists of a series of large-scale dioramas, each telling their own story,” says Simone. “Segmenting the space in this way allows us to communicate numerous design stories while retaining a sense of clarity and calm. It’s also a beautiful way to demonstrate how different brands and differing materials can work together.”

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Combining furniture and lighting with a growing collection of objets d’art and curios, the showroom feels that extra bit homely thanks to a traditional Swedish fireplace, a staircase, and a cosy living room.

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Fred International’s headquarters are housed in the same space as well, with workstations now visible behind a magnificently detailed timber and glazing paneled wall. “By opening up the back-of-house, the Fred International team adds an important human presence to this very domestic setting,” explains Simone.

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Coinciding with the showroom’s reopening is the launch of a new website and the addition of three new brands to the Fred International stable: Friends & Founders, Fogia and Lightwork. These brands now sit alongside Secto Design, by Lassen, Swedese, Lindholdt Studio and Rubn Lighting.

Renowned as one of Australia’s premiere distributors of Scandinavian furniture, lighting and homewares, when you enter the Sydney showroom you’ll quickly be transported to Stockholm, Copenhagen or any of your favourite Scandinavian destinations. And let’s admit it’s much cheaper than a European holiday!

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Photography by Felix Forest
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What Belle’s Steve Cordony wants this Christmas

It’s no surprise that Belle’s interior design editor, the hugely talented Sydney stylist and friend of Interiors Addict Steve Cordony, has great taste. Here’s what he’s hoping for from Santa this year, and it’s all a bit monochrome…

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Kelly Wearstler marble trapezoid: “It doesn’t do much but it’s beautiful. And sometimes we need useless ornaments, just because!”

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Hunter Grand floor lamp from Fred International: “Classic, elegant design with a retro twist.”