Icons

Among our most renowned creations are our Icons.

Featuring the designs by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund and Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro, the Icons are a design heritage that continue to inspire.

For future generations to discover.

Gunnar Asplund

Erik Gunnar Asplund (1885 - 1940) has been the key influence in creating what we today consider as Scandinavian architecture and design.

Being considered as one of the most important architects of the 20th-century, his active period extends from ca 1910 - 1940, with works that extends from national romanticism via neo-classicism to functionalism.

With a holistic perspective his architecture resembles that of a Gesamtkunstwerk - a common denominator in his works is the care for details as part of the big picture.

The products featured in the GA-collection were originally designed for some of Asplunds most noteworthy projects, namely The Gothenburg Cityhall and The Woodland Cemetary.

Yrjö Kukkapuro

Yrjö Kukkapuro is one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers and one of the most important modernists in Finnish furniture design.

Kukkapuro's design work is based on both aesthetic and functional innovation, user experience and ergonomics. During his exceptionally long career on for more than 60 years, Yrjö Kukkapuro has created several modern classics.

The cornerstone of the YK100 production is an architectural design inspired structure consisting of separate components. Series component thinking has dominated his production from the Studio Collection in the early 60’s and until today.

Yrjö Kukkapuro’s aesthetics and above all his understanding of manufacturing lies completely in line with BLOND. With a common starting point around form, function and manufacturing BLOND is honored to have been trusted to manage such a historic design heritage.

With the goal to facilitate the creation of beautiful spaces by lighting design through an holistic approach, we exist to evoke meaningful responses that improve the wellbeing of every individual.
Enabling them to work, live and focus in a more sensible way through the combination of design and technology.

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