How to Recognize Scandinavian Furniture
I am a big fun of Scandinavian Style it brings serenity and makes your life more easy, the spaces do not overwhelm you with colour so your imagination can dwell fruitfully in the interior space. Scandinavian furniture live-and-breathe stylish functional design. Today I want to talk about Scandinavian furniture and the most common materials used in Scandinavian interiors.
The main material is wood.
Most commonly used woods are: Oak, Mahogany, Pine and Teak. The finish is rarely rough, but polished or stained. The wood is usually veneered(veneer refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm that typically are glued onto core panels). It can be seen in chairs such as the Ant chair.
The Complementary Materials are Natural
The materials that are most often combined with wood are - Leather and Wicker (on chair seats for example). Cotton and wool are also very common. A combination of teak and imitation leather can be seen in chairs and arm-chairs. Cots and mirrors are often made with wicker and rattan!
Shapes are Restrained with Few Decorative Elements
3 Legged Pieces are typical.
Many stools and tables adopt this form. For example: Visbon” Chair, Hans Wegner Teak and Oak 3-legged Round table, Artek Alvar Aalto Stool 60 etc.
Particular Shape of Legs
Legs are nearly always slender and tapered when made of wood. They may also be made of metal — generally tubular shape. Compass legs are also a very typical feature.
The Long, Low Sideboard is a Signature Piece
The round or elongated handles are usually integrated into the wood, although sometimes they have small metal knobs. On bedside tables, cabinets and chest of drawers, the handles are often made in the form of a metal U.
And to finish this article I want to show you some very tasty Scandinavian Interiors) Let me know what you think about this style!
