Scandinavian Life & Design – SFD Furniture Design Blog
Famous for their simplicity, utility, and beauty. Scandinavian homes have a pure, pared backed style that is centred around warm functionality, clean lines, flawless craftsmanship, natural colors and materials. Everything we do, we do with a great respect and love for nature. It makes the core and soul of every piece of furniture and accessory we produce. In our designs we strive for excellence, constantly seeking stunning new forms and unique materials, providing functionality and extraordinary character.
On this blog you will know more about Scandinavian Life & Design, our story, design path and details about handmade furniture production.
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Why us? SFD Furniture Design brand values make our solid oak furniture unique.
In our work, we are motivated to spread values like: massive respect to nature, work as a lifetime passion and sense of life, Scandinavian rules of good design and functionality, and – what is perhaps the most essential value of all – being with our loved ones and...
Solid oak table top with or without overhang. What is the difference?
If you were wondering what this overhang really is and what is its use in our tables, you've come to the right place! In the following article, I will try to bring this topic closer to you and answer the question: what is the difference between tables (solid oak...
Daily cleaning of oil treated wood tables – how to clean wood table
Oil-treated wooden furniture is very resistant to dust and water and small scratches and stains are not easily visible. The wood absorbs the oil, creating a soft surface that protects the wood and makes it both dirt and water repellent. Oil-treated wood develops a...
10 ideas of Christmas table settings to keep your solid oak furniture bright
Decorating your dining table can be a great way to take advantage of every space in your home during the holiday season if you're always seeking new ways to bring the holiday spirit into your home. A variety of Christmas table settings can be made by you or your...
Bleached solid oak table top – features, maintenance and aging process. Everything you should know.
It is Wooden worktops have recently become increasingly popular. They tempt designers and future kitchen users with their warmth and naturalness. Wood always adds cosiness to interiors, is pleasant to the touch and natural. It is a universal material and can be used...
The maintenance of solid wood furniture
The maintenance of solid wood furniture In the article you will find information about: Everyday cleaning of wooden tabletop Cleaning of very dirty areas and removing small scratches Repairing dents Annual care of wooden tabletop Solid oak wood with a natural surface...
Handmade oak furniture and indoor plants. How to improve everyday positive life and relieve stress.
Indoor plants and oak furniture can help relieve stress The seemingly ordinary human need to maintain a relationship with the world of nature has been recognized as a socially important phenomenon that has been called biophilia. It manifests itself in many areas of...
How to arrange interiors in an urban jungle style?
Do you dream of your own garden within your interior? Urban jungle means a bit of jungle at home. How to create such a green space? This article is inspired by MakeYourLifeGreener apartment. We know each other with Anna from studies in landscape architecture. Anna is...
Solid oak furniture inspired by Scandinavia and living in harmony with nature – about Sweden from SFD Furniture Design perspective
We had the great honor of giving an interview to Natalia Kołaczek, who is a blogger of Szwecjoblog, a philologist of Scandinavian studies, a translator, and an academic teacher of the Swedish language. Here comes the translation of the interview: Szwecjoblog:...
What makes our furniture truly unique? Discover the oak wood features.
The natural features of wood give each piece of furniture a unique look. Each product made by hand by SFD is one of a kind. We can say that nature has left its signature on it in the form of unusual patterns.
From the following article, you will learn what the different oak wood features are called and how they are produced.
How SFD takes environmental responsibilities seriously. Sustainable furniture design.
The eco conscience has taken hold and we are paying more and more attention to the world around us. This concern for the environment is expressed in our homes, by choosing more energy efficient housing or architecture that reuses waste materials. But what about the...
Uniqueness of handcrafted furniture. Perfection and “imperfection”
Furniture made by hand on special order is primarily characterized by a great passion put into each of its elements. We believe that it is the commitment of designers and craftsmen that distinguishes handcrafted furniture from those made on a mass scale. Thus,...
2020 : a SFD Skandinavisk Möbeldesign year in review.
It was a truly extraordinary year for SFD Skandinavisk Möbeldesign in many ways. Full of challenges, new ideas and passion. We are finishing it richer with new experiences, knowledge and looking forward to 2021, which may be even better in many (known to us all)...
Scandinavian lifestyle. What I learned in Sweden?
Sweden, and more broadly the whole of Scandinavia has something special about it. Today I would like to share with you my experiences and thoughts about my stay in Sweden. It is quite difficult to put it on paper, in fact you have to experience it personally to...
DIGITAL FIKA – what is all about?
Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider it almost essential to make time for Fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and something to eat....
Herringbone dining table. Pattern of modernity.
The distinctive look of the herringbone pattern has popularized it in the interior design world and it’s actually not surprising to see how many different uses are for it. The versatility of this classical pattern is not limited to flooring or to a particular style....
What connects bespoke oak furniture? Stories from Dublin and Marbella.
People needs, best quality and uniqueness Many times, we have wondered what should staand out in bespoke oak furniture design. What elements or values give the table these desired features? One of the most important is the correct answer to the functional or aesthetic...
Our piece of Scandinavia: Handmade oak modern dining table examples
Why did we like the Scandinavian style? Because our winter days are also short and sunless - just like in Northern Europe. What's more: the simplicity and functionality of the solutions in the spirit of this design perfectly fit into our ever faster pace of life,...
Our NEW round extendable table FJÄRIL. What does it have to do with a butterfly?
Tiger Swallowtail is one of the most unique butterflies in the world. It comes from North America. It's a migratory species, very unique among other American butterflies. They became the inspiration for the new FJÄRIL round extendable table because of their...
Solid wood table construction. Everything you could ask for.
In our descriptions we use specialized terms for table construction parts. We understand perfectly well that these may be terms not understood by our readers. Below we present a kind of glossary describing the construction and operation of the most important...
Live edge dining table handcrafted with great care
Are you curious as to how it all started? Let us tell you a short story about this! It is believed that live edge dining table and furniture originated in America around the 17th century when settlers began to establish themselves by building houses on the territory....
Natural wooden-table top „defects”. Everything you need to know.
If you are wondering if solid wood tables can have wood „defects” – the answer is YES! And that’s what it’s all about. In this article you will learn a little bit more about the structure of the wood from which we make our oak tables and you will definitely fall in love with all wood-imperfections!
Do you wonder how many guests would you fit at your oak dining the table? Choose table size
Is hard to imagine table without chairs. Below we explain how to choose the right chairs for a given table size, and most importantly we suggest how many guests have a chance to sit at the table. Is the height of the chair adjusted to the table top? The height of the...
Bleached oak wooden table tops. What is our secret?
Tables with bleached tops are an highly delicate and sublime addition to the interiors. The color of the table top can perfectly contrast with the darker surroundings or, on the contrary, complement bright and minimalistic interiors. If you are curious how we managed...
Black oak wooden table tops. Let`s learn its story!
If you are looking for a really special table, black or chocolate oak tabletop is a great choice. It is perfect for industrial interiors like loft, restaurants or modern dining rooms and kitchens. Its dark tabletop and sharp black metal body combines to contrasting...
What type of wooden top should I choose? Structured or smooth?
Being on the beach you will certainly noticed the branches lying there thrown by the sea. This is a perfect example of wood structured naturally by sand, wind and water – in other words - erosion. In our designs of oak or spruce tops we do achieve a similar effect....
Oiled or varnished wooden table top? Learn the main differences.
Wooden worktops have recently become increasingly popular. They tempt designers and future kitchen users with their warmth and naturalness. Wood always adds cosiness to interiors, is pleasant to the touch and natural. It is a universal material and can be used in...
How to maintain oiled wooden furniture?
After a proper oiling, the oiled wood furniture requires little maintenance. Below is our advice, which we have developed on the basis of our own experience and the opinions of buyers of our natural wood tables: Duration and condition of wood depend on its proper...
How to properly oil wooden furniture?
How to oil furniture? Oiling woodwork is a nourishing alternative to modern varnishes. It protects and beautifies wood while creating a water-resistant finish and makes the grain of the wood stand out. Whether using Linseed, Tung oil or other types of oil,...
7 tips how to arrange a cosy Scandinavian style home.
What is the coziness of the interior? How to get it? For me, it is inherently linked to the philosophy of hygge, so popular in Scandinavia. If you haven't heard of it yet, I invite you to read the other articles here and here. Such an interior should not only be kept...
Swedish Egg Coffee Recipe
The Smoothest Cup You’ll Ever Drink ! Between panoramic fjords, the world’s greatest saunas and wild, cold-water salmon, the Nordic region of Europe should definitely be a place that you visit at some point in your life. Barring an actual trip, though, you can still...
Does design cheat us
Does design cheat us? What does design really mean for me? ... a collection of knowledge, experience and predictions that I implement into my work and then give it to the world for evaluation. However, the world most often judges it in a completely different way than...
Unique live edge coffee table – VIRKERÅ. Explore its story.
Make to order Virkerå coffee table is now being finalised. We would like to share with you a short story of the creation of the furniture and invite you to our workshop. This story truly can't be told again. A reclaimed wood table that was designed many years ago – in...
Rustic Minimal Kitchen Ideas
There’s a certain warmth and charm to a modern rustic minimalist kitchen. And when it comes to creating this cozy look in the heart of the home, there’s no shortage of kitchen decorating ideas, from weathered wood beams and painted cabinets to rugged stone floors and...
What does “Scandinavian” really mean to you?
You have probably heard more than once about Scandinavia as a whole or have an idea of the individual countries that make up this region of northern Europe? Recently we have been curious whether our friends think the same thing about this region as we do. We played a...
15 Scandinavian Home Office Ideas
The current global situation has forced many people to work remotely. Although it is a great solution we often just don't have an idea how to arrange such a workspace, to be not only aesthetic but most importantly functional. If that is indeed the case, then having a...
The IGLOOTEL, Lapland. An amazing opportunity for those looking for unusual winter experiences.
The IGLOOTEL Lapland is a unique and memorable event location close to the Arctic Circle and surrounded by gorgeous and partly untouched nature. End of November, when the temperature starts to sink to areas around freezing point the complex begins to be built by use...
10 Stylish Scandinavian Living Room Ideas
Scandinavian style can be considered as a new approach for a living room design in your house. It has several characteristics that can be said quite distinctive. Those are simple and functional. Actually, the functionality of the Scandinavian living room ideas comes...
Soft minimalism. New interior-design style.
Clean, contemporary and liveable The term ‘soft minimalism’ has ben around for a while now, with designers from Norm Architects being key campaigners of this trend. This warm, liveable and soft style of minimalism isn’t to be mistaken with any kind of flowery, quaint...
Sami handicrafts – Duodji
Indigenous culture in Sweden Sami country – known as Sápmi – stretches across the northern part of Scandinavia and Russia’s Kola Peninsula. The original settlement was even larger, but the Sami were gradually forced to give up land, first to farmers starting in the...
Today`s Danish Design
Danish design has always been dear to many people’s heart, all thanks to the philosophy and value that sit right at the very core of every good design. Today, Danish design is flourishing. The current generation has essentially gained new opinions on the classic...
10 Scandinavian Inspired Dining Rooms
Your dining room is where you share meals, entertain guests, and share holidays around your dining room table, maybe even eating off of your favorite, or most expensive dinnerware. Many people love showcasing their best pieces in the dining room, and making it a...
The Philosophy of Scandinavian Design
Scandinavian design represents a design philosophy that’s characterized by functionality, simplicity, and clean lines. According to its design principles, one should be in harmony with his/her environment, and things should be made to last rather than be replaced. To...
Kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) – original Swedish recipe.
Swedes love Cinnamon buns, so much so that they have a special Cinnamon bun day - 4th October. The average Swede eats cakes and pastry equivalent to 316 cinnamon buns per year! This cinnamon-spiced doughy delight is essentially a long string of pastry dough wrapped...
Bornholm island – the danish capital of arts and crafts
The sunniest part of Denmark, Bornholm lies way out in the Baltic Sea, 200km east of Copenhagen (and closer to Sweden and Poland than to mainland Denmark). But it’s not just (relatively) sunny skies that draw the hordes each year. Mother Nature was in a particularly...
Tromsø, Norway – a winter holidays alternative
If you are looking for a slightly different way to spend your winter holidays, consider the Norwegian town of Tromso. We assure you that especially in winter it offers a lot of attractions and will certainly provide an unforgettable experience. Do you dream of seeing...
10 minimalistic Christmas decorations straight from nature!
Nature is incredibly inspiring - we still draw from it. The same is also the case with Christmas decorations. No special skills or sophisticated materials are needed to make them. A walk in the forest or park is enough - or just use some components you already have in...
“Lagom” – new recipe for happy life from Sweden II
Lagom, like hygge, is difficult to translate into English. It's about a lifestyle in which we try to maintain balance. Nothing should be either too much or too little. This balance applies to all spheres of life. While other fads might have you running for copper...
“Lagom” – new recipe for happy life from Sweden
Lagom, like hygge, is difficult to translate into English. It's about a lifestyle in which we try to maintain balance. Nothing should be either too much or too little. This balance applies to all spheres of life. In the deliberations on the concept of lagom, most...
What`s the difference between Scandinavian & Minimalist design?
Navigating through the design terminology is not easy at all. But to plan an interior that fits your specific, original tastes and home, you need a language to talk about the nuances of some styles. If all you know about minimalist and Scandinavian design is that IKEA...
Best Stockholm`s Nature Reserves. Part II
Stockholm archipelago consists of some 30 000 islands, islets and skerries, of which around 200 are inhabited. The Stockholm archipelago offers also unique nature. Many of the islands and parts of the mainland are nature reserves, each with its own character. A nature...
Best Stockholm`s Nature Reserves. Part I
Stockholm archipelago consists of some 30 000 islands, islets and skerries, of which around 200 are inhabited. The Stockholm archipelago offers also unique nature. Many of the islands and parts of the mainland are nature reserves, each with its own character. A nature...
The perfect table for the living room. 5 rules.
If you have come to the conclusion that it is time to replace your previous fated table on which you have been eating for many years- this article is for you :)Unfortunately, at the moment the market is very saturated and it can be a difficult task. I understand that...
The autumn table arrangements. Our best ideas.
The true autumn is coming, with the long weekends , maybe this is the time to meet family and friends. I suggest you to make a real impression on them and arrange a atmospheric table. On the photos below I present beautiful table decorations in warm autumn colors....
Welcome Home. Our path to live well. Natural Wood table.
Raw wood is a timeless accent of the home. It gives it a noble expression and its presence brings us closer to nature. At the same time, it warms the room in an unusual way, breaking the simplicity and neutral colors of modern arrangements. Solid wood furniture...
Kungsleden. All you need to know about Swedish Hiking Trail
For the brave ones and those who appreciate the beauty of nature. We would like to invite you on an extraordinary journey through the beautiful Swedish landscapes and show you how inspiring and beautiful nature can be. Walking the Kungsleden kungsleden hiking trail...
How to Hygge? 5 most popular additions according to this philosophy.
Hygge is the art form of creating intimacy in any given moment. Normally a social occasion for loved ones to get together to experience the warmth and contentment of the event, it can also be enjoyed alone to calm the nerves and sooth the senses. An idea which not...
Welcome Home. Our path to live well. Social Life
Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.Home means the warmth that comes from a sense of security and common trust. It is also a place that we associate with joy and carefree, a place whose character is determined by both the people who stay in it,...
New MÅNE WHITE extendable dining table. The Story of Moon Light.
New MÅNE WHITE expandable dining table. The Story of Moon Light. Have you ever wondered why the moon is shining? In fact, it does not emit light itself - it shines with light reflected from the sun. This phenomenon inspired us to create a new round table. We wanted to...
Welcome Home. Our path to live well.
We would like to share with you our way of finding the most important things in life - family warmth, small everyday pleasures or friends meetings. Today we invite you to our kitchen - the place where we really stay the longest. The aromas of prepared meals, baked...
Why minimalist interiors are good for you. 7 examples.
There's no better place than your own home. But sometimes it also can be a cause of discomfort. Especially when weary after work you cross the doorstep to see the disorder that is disturbing you internally. Don't let your home make you depressed! Our homes should be...
10 Inspiring Scandinavian Kitchen Design Ideas.
Traditional design is relatively characteristic for Scandinavian kitchen style. Very simple, ascetic but at the same time cozy and warm. Being in a room like this makes you feel at home. This is closely related to the philosophy of Hygge already mentioned on this...
How to find Hygge in everyday life. 10 examples.
Scandinavians are one of the happiest nations in the world. Despite of the accelerating speed of their lives and the multitude of tasks, they are able to find peace and concentration. This is closely related to their close relationship to Hygge's ideology. In their...
4 Best Plants for Scandinavian Interior
There’s nothing that makes an apartment feel more like a home than plants. In a minimalist and/or neutral-colored apartment, plants are a great way to bring color and a natural touch to your interior. They also purify the air and positively influence the humidity of...
3 Easy Tips for Scandinavian Home Decor
The Scandinavian style is based on minimalist furniture and bright, spacious interiors. However, every house or apartment needs a few details that will give it an individual style and make it more cosy. In today's post we will present you some interior decorations...
Custom Furniture? What does it mean?
In everything we do we stick to a coherent idea – to create a timeless product with a stunning design, respecting the environment…
3 ways to Design Happiness
Each time I take up the challenge of a new project, I need 3 elements that lead me to the goal…
Is it Art piece?
We want to reveal to you the most authentic and everyday aspects of the SFD brand. Get ready for the unpublished materials showing our way to find the foundation of design in hand-made applied art.
Design
Our design principles derive mainly from inspirations and experiences that we gained during our journeys through the countries of the Northern Europe. They are also shaped by our passion for functionalism and Scandinavian style. We are strongly convinced that the...
Wood
As furniture manufacturers we focus primarily on their uniqueness, timeless character and craftsmanship. In production we use fragments of "forgotten" solid oak, spruce and pine wood, which is usually not used in furniture production. What most of the manufacturers of...
Responsibility
A passion for beauty of natural landscapes and an inspiration of Scandinavian design are two key factors which shape the philosophy of SFD Skandinavisk Möbeldesign. In processes of design and production of the furniture, we put great emphasis on quality and...
Customer service
Our philosophy bases on two important pillars: professionalism and high quality. We follow these values not only during a design or production process, but also during our contact with customers. Their satisfaction is our aim which we want to reach in any online or...
