Design i Småland
Glass, wood, leather, and cast iron are just some of the classic materials used to produce Småland art! Here, you’ll find studios, museums, and gardens that make the experience of color and form complete.
Glasriket, The Kingdom of Glass
Glasriket is the magical, beautiful, and distinctive area in the forests between Växjö and Kalmar. Over a million people visit here every year to experience the fascinating production process at th…
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Glasriket is the magical, beautiful, and distinctive area in the forests between Växjö and Kalmar. Over a million people visit here every year to experience the fascinating production process at the furnaces, and not least, to buy glass. Glass has been made here since 1742, and at one point, 45 glassworks were operating simultaneously. Today, there are still many workshops and studio huts, beautifully framed by the Småland nature.
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Möbelriket, The Kingdom of Furniture
Bruno Mathsson, Norrgavel, Svenssons i Lammhult, and much more. In Möbelriket, you can experience unique design and furniture history with roots in the forests of Småland. Young designers and innovative producers, including Källemo and Bruno Mathsson, started here.
Bruno Mathsson, Norrgavel, Svenssons i Lammhult, and much more. In Möbelriket, you can experience unique design and furniture history with roots in the forests of Småland. Young designers and innovative producers, including Källemo and Bruno Mathsson, started here.
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Stay at a design hotel in Småland
IKEA Museum
Do you own any items from IKEA? At the IKEA Museum in Älmhult, you can experience nostalgia and see the various popular designs over the years. The museum tells both the history of Sweden and, of c…
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Do you own any items from IKEA? At the IKEA Museum in Älmhult, you can experience nostalgia and see the various popular designs over the years. The museum tells both the history of Sweden and, of course, IKEA’s history. In addition, they have chosen to tell the stories of how IKEA’s furniture has been and continues to be used in homes around the world.
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Vandalorum
Between the fields on the outskirts of Småland’s Värnamo lies Vandalorum, a museum where the most influential art and design of the time is displayed. Just nearby, the E4 and Highway 27 meet, conne…
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Between the fields on the outskirts of Småland’s Värnamo lies Vandalorum, a museum where the most influential art and design of the time is displayed. Just nearby, the E4 and Highway 27 meet, connecting Sweden together. Stop here to experience current exhibitions, enjoy the well-prepared food in the restaurant, and discover great design in the design shop.
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