The Samurai is a bold proposal, not only because of its rounded forms but also because of the novelty of the concept. The designer’s challenge consisted of creating a lamp that could provide service for several different areas without the need to move the base; this is why it has an enormous arm that brings the light to where it is needed. A suspension system allows the gigantic arm to be moved with ease.

The Samurai lamp is manufactured in lacquered synthetic resin, a strong, state-of-the-art material that gives the lamp an avant-garde look in either of the two available colours (black or white). The lamp meets the highest energy-efficiency standards, with low-power 2 x G11 24W bulbs and a dimmer.

This year is the 57th year in a row that the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair had been organised. The fair fills every corner of Stockholm International Fairs’ four halls, taking up a total exhibition space of just over 56,500 square metres. A total of 751 exhibitors are taking part, of which a hundred or so will be at the Northern Light Fair. Of the exhibitors, 669 come from the Nordic region and 82 from further afield.

- “We’re extremely happy that the fair is fully booked and that there’s such a high level of interest from our Nordic neighbours. The figures show that we are the biggest meeting place for Nordic design; 70 % of our foreign exhibitors come from Denmark, Finland and Norway,” says Cecilia Nyberg, Project Manager, Sales & Exhibition Management, Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair.

This year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair has almost 170 new exhibitors, including Italian Moroso, Himolla from Germany, Theca from Denmark and Swedish lighting company Zero. And the fair is also welcoming kitchen manufacturers again, who will be displaying their latest products in Kitchen Area, which is held every other year. The kitchen exhibitors include Marbodal, Vedum and Kvänum.

Stockholm Design Week is also taking place alongside Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair, with some fifty different events at various venues around town. All the week’s events and activities at the fair and exhibiting companies are presented in The Official Guide to Stockholm Design Week. This year we also have the new website www.stockholmdesignweek.com, which provides the latest information on all events, Stockholm tips and photos from mingles, as well as running commentaries from the week.

New features and exhibitions 2009:

This year’s Guest of Honour is Ineke Hans from the Netherlands. She has created a relaxation lounge at Stockholm International Fairs’ entrance square. It comprises two parts; one with an indoor feel, and another with an outdoor feel. This is the sixth year in a row that a top international guest has been invited to design a lounge at Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair. Entrance Square, EH:01

In Greenhouse, the hall for independent designers and design schools, TAF Arkitektkontor has created a set resembling photographic backdrops. The focus is on highlighting the exhibitors and their products. TAF is run by Gabriella Gustafson and Mattias Ståhlbom. Hall V

Ung 7 is a travelling exhibition judged by a jury, which displays the best of young design talent. The exhibition is premiering in Greenhouse. This is the seventh Ung exhibition – Ung 7, and it is managed in a partnership between Svensk Form, Form/Design Center in Malmö, Riksutställningar and Stockholm Furniture Fair. Hall V, V02:30, opening 2.00 p.m. on 4 February

The 2009 Design Bar was created by design collective Camp Site. Their starting point was to highlight purposeful design and recycling. All the furniture has been created based on the needs of aid organisation the Red Cross, and after the fair the furniture will be donated to the organisation. East Entrance, C23:10, opening 3.00 p.m. on 4 February.

Design star Jens Fager is the man behind the design of Stockholm International Fairs’ Press Room. The theme was Embrace, encompassing reflection and calm. It is the second year in a row that a Swedish designer or group has designed the press room for the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair.

Interior décor stylist Lotta Agaton is responsible for My shop, a combined lighting and furniture exhibition aimed at providing retailers with inspiration, knowledge and practical tips on how they can develop their store concept. Hall B, B01:21

There is more of a knowledge-based content in this year’s fair, with over 40 talks being arranged. One of the speakers is world-famous trend analyst Li Edelkoort, whose talk is entitled “The Farm of the Future”, and international DAMn° Magazine will be hosting a design discussion featuring Ineke Hans, Eero Koivisto, Jens Fager and Mark Isitt and others. See separate programme for information on time and place for all talks.

The international network Architonic has arranged talks and designed an installation together with Swiss architects Gramazio & Kohler in the entrance square. EH:03

In the exhibition Textibel – Textiles as Furniture, the Swedish School of Textiles in Borås, the Textile Museum, Chalmers University, the School of Design and Crafts and the furniture and textile industry take on the concept of textiles in seating design. Mezzanine in Hall C, CE:02 and CE:08

Möbelriket, from Småland and Tibro Interiör from västra Götaland have a joint exhibition. Mezzanine in Hall C, CE:10 and CE:12

Ten members display their works at the Handicraft Centre stand. Swedish handicrafts for public environments are displayed through the works of Ingrid Bärndal.
Hall B, B04:21

TMF, the wood processing and furniture industries are working together with a university research team on the project Plusmöbler, which focuses on the demands of modern life. EH:06

Into Dutch Design is a cooperation project between the Dutch Embassy and Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions. A selection of exciting design items will be presented during the fair. Congress foyer, KN:10

Prize Giving SFF: The 2009 Nordic Design Prize, +1- Best in Show, Forum AID Prize 2009, Supplier of the Year, The Green Furniture Award and Mathsson Prize scholarship. See separate programme for time and place.

Prize Giving NLF: Markslöjd Light Prize, Light shop of the year awarded at the Northern Light Fair’s party on Friday evening.

The fair is only open to professional visitors; doors open to the general public as well on Sunday 8 February 2009.

The small size does not make this model any less spectacular; a model that stands out due to its soft profile and its one-piece design. Its extreme form also stands out, as it appears to want to defy the laws of gravity with its contrasting long light arm and proportionally short base.

As well as its surprising purity of form, this design brings an innovative application of technology: it incorporates five high-performance LEDs that provide a warm and pleasant light and, together with the innovative production technology of Vibia, achieves the incredible: a one-piece lamp.

The Mini Sigma can be enjoyed both on studio or office desks and in private offices, adding a touch of exclusive design in all cases. The lamps come in a white or black gloss lacquer finish. There is also a soft brown version.

Elena means “splendour” in English and one of this chair’s most notable characteristics is its “tremendous physical and emotional energy”. This is a good description of a model that is characterized by its impeccable lines and great visual attractiveness, which seduces at first sight.

Six versions and six upholstery finishes. The Elena chair is a true commitment to versatility because it also comes with up to six different upholstery finishes (in 100% polypropylene fabric that guarantees maximum strength and good dry-cleaning results). The upholstery covers the front of the seat, leaving the White polypropylene outline visible, thus giving an interesting two-tone finish.

For outdoors. The four-leg model can also be ordered with a special finish that allows it to be used in outdoor situations. This version comes with metallic paint over a galvanized finish.

It is a combination of cylindrical forms, using material like the steel and the methacrylate that are interlaced to each other to conform a scultorichal object.

This collection comprises table lamp and suspended lamp. Finish White polyethylene. In & out use.

The series consists of 1-or 2-drawer bedside-tables or two-drawer chests-of-drawers, available in the two versions of white-painted glass or smoked gray glass.

Like a train track, a fiberoptic cable, a highway. You can imagine these straight, parallel lines disappearing in the distance as they travel to infinity. This is the effect of the straight lines of the Paralel system from Tramo. You can use them to create miles and miles of shelving while maintaining tremendous purity of form, thanks to the combination of lightness and strength of the extruded aluminium.

Adaptable to any space: The shelves come in three lengths (88, 176 and 263 cm), but their design means that they can be joined together to create the desired length. They also come in two widths (28 and 43 cm). This great variety means that the Paralel system designed by Oriol Blanc can adapt to fit any space. The sliding doors run on a rail situated inside the strip itself, keeping the design very clean.

Combinable: The lines and finishes of the Paralel system make it a perfect match to combine with other Tramo systems, such as the TX tables. It can therefore adapt to suit different uses in domestic and professional settings.

“Mini” version: The Mini-Paralel version has been re-produced with shelves 25 cm wide and 44, 74 and 103 cm long and a white finish has been included. These shelves can be combined to make the most of otherwise unused corners and pillars.

Highly robust: An impressive 70 kg per linear meter. That’s how much weight the Paralel system shelves can take. This tremendous strength opens up a whole series of other uses.

Possibilities include the option of shelving with an accessory to attach a folder holder, essential in any work space.

Great versatility: shelves + cupboards. In the search for maximum multifunction, the designer considered the possibility of creating cupboards and containers to complete the Paralel shelving system. These cupboards have sliding glass doors in red, black, white and metallic colour finish.

This unique ceiling lamp, designed by the Proli Diffusion Studio team, has an aesthetic feel halfway between Art Deco and industrial design, with the richness and sensuality of the curved forms of early 20th-century art and the functionality of contemporary industrial design.

The ceiling lamp, with concentric circles reminiscent of an archery target, comes in three finishes that allow it to fit into practically any environment: classic chrome finish, discrete white lacquer finish and impressive black lacquer finish. The light passes through a high-quality diffuser screen made from triplex opal blown glass.

The design versatility of the Diana ceiling light also extends to the type of light source; the lamp can use a halogen bulb to provide bright, intense light, or a fluorescent (energy-saving) bulb.

Instead of a solid block, the design of Nube allows us to see all of the structure at once and the chair´s interior form. So the soft curve whare one sits is immediately visible from all angles. The comfort level of the chair is visible to the sitter.

The volumen is delineated by the sober, straight lines of the outside, enriched by the grace of the inner curves. This effect is enhanced by the use of two colours in the upholstery of the armchair, one colour for the flat surfaces and the other colour for the curves.

The frame of the chair is light, minimal and continues the line of the outer form, almost imperceptibly. The frame is of solid chromed steel.

Looked at from above, Nube is completely square in form and combinations of shapes. Straight lines and angles can be created by placing multiple chairs beside eachother.

Nube is suitable for both domestic and contract use, and is only available in an upholstered form.