The modern folkhem
(2023) In Diploma work IDEM05 20231Industrial Design
- Abstract
- ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area.
About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests.”
In the 70s, a design movement was established in Swedish homes
“ Svensk fur”. It was cheap, honest, robust and simple which Scandinavian
design is identified with. After “Svensk fur” was erased
and replaced with more exclusive, lightweight and bright woods
from being the primary material for furniture and other household
items. A cultural phenomenon that disappeared from Swedish heritage
and tradition that I want to bring back and... (More) - ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area.
About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests.”
In the 70s, a design movement was established in Swedish homes
“ Svensk fur”. It was cheap, honest, robust and simple which Scandinavian
design is identified with. After “Svensk fur” was erased
and replaced with more exclusive, lightweight and bright woods
from being the primary material for furniture and other household
items. A cultural phenomenon that disappeared from Swedish heritage
and tradition that I want to bring back and illuminate with
new eyes and interpretations.
How can I implement a design movement that was current in the
70s that fits into today’s standardization and sustainability criteria
- what needs to be done differently but still preserve
the character that made it so unique and attractive?
By researching Swedish tradition in design history and craftsmanship which is becoming fewer andfewer is my mission to bring back the heritage we once had which are about to leave this generation- if we do not act now.
We are currently facing crises like wars, global conflicts, inflations and lack of raw materials within
the countries and high import prices. Which generates overpriced and unaffordable products on the market. I want to design from a long-term perspective and focus on honest, sustainable materials
that will last for several generations, by iterating with new solutions to become even more sustainable and practical.
Together with Wigell’s chair factory and other local factories, I have been closely involved in theproduction and got to know the heritage and history they possess by working with skilled craftsmen and being on site and experiencing Swedish craftsmanship down to its roots. (Less)
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- author
- Klaesson, Maritina
- supervisor
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- Therese Eklund LU
- Per Liljeqvist LU
- organization
- alternative title
- furniture collection based on Swedish craftsmanship and local production with a nostalgic and modernist perspective in a contemporary context.
- course
- IDEM05 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- publication/series
- Diploma work
- report number
- ISRN: LUT-DVIDE/EX--23/50659--SE
- other publication id
- ISRN
- language
- English
- id
- 9133829
- date added to LUP
- 2023-08-10 09:35:59
- date last changed
- 2023-08-10 09:35:59
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abstract = {{”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area.
About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests.”
In the 70s, a design movement was established in Swedish homes
“ Svensk fur”. It was cheap, honest, robust and simple which Scandinavian
design is identified with. After “Svensk fur” was erased
and replaced with more exclusive, lightweight and bright woods
from being the primary material for furniture and other household
items. A cultural phenomenon that disappeared from Swedish heritage
and tradition that I want to bring back and illuminate with
new eyes and interpretations.
How can I implement a design movement that was current in the
70s that fits into today’s standardization and sustainability criteria
- what needs to be done differently but still preserve
the character that made it so unique and attractive?
By researching Swedish tradition in design history and craftsmanship which is becoming fewer andfewer is my mission to bring back the heritage we once had which are about to leave this generation- if we do not act now.
We are currently facing crises like wars, global conflicts, inflations and lack of raw materials within
the countries and high import prices. Which generates overpriced and unaffordable products on the market. I want to design from a long-term perspective and focus on honest, sustainable materials
that will last for several generations, by iterating with new solutions to become even more sustainable and practical.
Together with Wigell’s chair factory and other local factories, I have been closely involved in theproduction and got to know the heritage and history they possess by working with skilled craftsmen and being on site and experiencing Swedish craftsmanship down to its roots.}},
author = {{Klaesson, Maritina}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
series = {{Diploma work}},
title = {{The modern folkhem}},
year = {{2023}},
}