All of the can’t-miss events at Stockholm Design Week

Scandi design lovers, rejoice: the annual Stockholm Design Week has just kicked off in the Swedish capital. Celebrating Nordic architecture, design and creativity, the week boasts a range of must-see events, exhibitions, workshops, pop-ups, product launches, and more. It’s where our region’s best and brightest convene, to nurture inspiration and innovation, propelling the industry forward. And, of course, anyone can join in on the fun – some events require a reservation, while others are open for all.

Not sure where to begin? Fret not. Ahead, Vogue Scandinavia has rounded up all the can’t-miss goings-on to explore during the week.

A stunning wallpaper is akin to a work of art, so it’s only fitting that Scandinavian wallpaper brand BelarteStudio chose to showcase its latest collection – created in collaboration with artist Estelle Graf – at Stockholm’s Way Gallery, just off Stureplan. The exclusive line-up, featuring five unique designs, fuses Graf’s singular, surreal aesthetic with BelarteStudio’s meticulous craftsmanship. Expect vibrant, whimsical wallpapers that whisk viewers into a mystical universe, turning walls into pieces of art.

Upplandsgatan 57, 113 28 Stockholm, Sweden

At one of Stockholm’s most iconic restaurants, Sturehof, located in the heart of Stureplan, you’ll discover a treat for the eyes: a showroom, dubbed ‘Underbar’ ('Wonderful'), created by Swedish design greats Jonas Bohlin and Christine Ingridsdotter. Tucked away in the restaurant’s Nelly Sach’s Room on the first floor, the space features a host of textiles and furniture, including a limited-edition ‘Snäcka’ table lamp, the celebrated ‘Tivoli’ chair – reimagined with an exclusive upholstery from Sahco – and newly designed glass vases by Bohlin. While you’re there, make sure to treat your taste buds, too, at Sturehof’s brasserie offering delectable seafood and classic Swedish dishes.

Stureplan 2, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden

Over at Riche, another landmark restaurant in Stockholm, another showcase awaits: the creative collaboration between Riche and House of Bolon, aimed to spotlight Swedish creativity. Next to the bar, find House of Bolon’s latest, bold interior treasures, including the ‘Balls’ round table, along with more fresh tables and stools the Swedish design company is launching. Hot tip: Be sure to peek into Riche’s upper dining room, where Handarbetets Vänners Alumni display their textile works.

Birger Jarlsgatan 4, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden

Riche’s edgier little sister, Riche Fenix, in Södermalm, is also partaking in the Stockholm Design Week fun. In the hip restaurant’s basement, designer and artist Ellen Hedin presents her visionary and quirky furniture crafted from repurposed materials and inspired by the creative’s cherished memories and daily life – both its beauty and, at times, its ugliness. If you visit the exhibition opening on the 5th of February (running until the 16th of March) between 4PM and 7PM, you’ll even have the chance to meet the artist herself.

Götgatan 40, 118 26 Stockholm, Sweden

For a decade, Swedish company Layered has been bringing beautiful handmade rugs and furniture into homes across the Nordics and beyond. Now, the brand’s Ten Years Unfolded exhibition, held digitally and at its showroom in Östermalm, explores the rich journey from inception to today. Step into the mirrored box, where a boundless illusion of a geometric pattern-adorned rug unfolds – its design influenced by an archival rug from 2015, now reimagined for the present.

Artillerigatan 12, 114 51 Stockholm, Sweden

Naturally, Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) – Sweden’s premier luxury department store – is also taking part in Stockholm Design Week, hosting a range of events within its storied building. At the top of our list? The Made in Sweden exhibition, curated by NK Inredning, which claims the best spot in the house: the store windows. On display, discover works by visionary designers such as Enkei, Hanna Hansdotter, Sekt, and Madelen Möllard.

Be sure to also check out the showcases by Monica Förster, Lisa Hilland, Jonas Bohlin, Pia Wallén, Maxjenny, and Anki Gneib, who have collaborated with Kasthall to create unique pieces.

Hamngatan 18-20, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden

Meanwhile, over at Nordiska Galleriet, enjoy a thought-provoking and timely exhibition, dubbed AI: Brilliantly Bad, running until the 7th of February. Created by Front, the showcase has harnessed generative AI as a collaborator, exploring its creative process’ glitches and imperfections in a series of drawings, 3D-models, sculptural objects and more.

Nybrogatan 11, 114 39 Stockholm, Sweden