Into the Archive: A Survey of Scandinavia

INTO THE ARCHIVE: A Survey of Scandinavia

Scandinavia may be associated with the cold, but its design culture has long been on fire. Below, four articles illustrate how historic decorative arts and contemporary architecture in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway can stand on their own and combine to create strikingly beautiful environments.

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(image) Zoë Sessums Associate Editor, Clever

- Madeleine Luckel

Senior Design Editor, Digital

Photographed by Derry Moore, Architectural Digest, February 1988

The Chicest Hem in Stockholm

In Stockholm, Ett Hem is a small hotel renowned for its incredible sense of style. While the name translates to “at home,” AD went inside the actual home of its owners, Jeanette and Harald Mix. Their beautiful and expansive abode was decorated by AD100 designer Ilse Crawford.

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The Summer Palace of the Danish Royal Family

In December 1986, Architectural Digest traveled approximately 25 miles outside of Copenhagen to visit Fredensborg Palace, the summer retreat of the Danish royal family. With sumptuous rooms and expansive grounds, it’s a visual delight.

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An In-Depth Look at Swedish Rugs

In November 2001, the Antiques Notebook section of Architectural Digest spotlighted the “traditionally woven textiles with a modern edge.” From pale pink tones to tree of life motifs to Art Deco designs, the pieces pictured were as interesting as the accompanying text.

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Oslo’s Crowning Triumph

Oslo may be having an extended moment, thanks to a blossoming of new architectural projects, but the Munch Museum, situated on the Norwegian capital’s waterfront, can’t help but take the cake. Dedicated to the work of artist Edvard Munch, (yes, The Scream is in the museum’s collection), the building’s curving structure is sure to make visitors swoon.

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