2024–09–17
Since the late 1980s, Nola has been a regular at Stockholm Furniture Fair. For us, it’s more than just a tradition – it’s a key part of our year. We look forward to being there again in 2025 and hope to see you there too.
Spring is often seen as a time for fresh beginnings – whether it’s a new term, a new chapter, or even a new haircut. But for us at Nola, it means one thing: getting ready for the Furniture Fair in February. The months leading up to it are always packed with excitement as we fine-tune new product designs, develop creative concepts, and prepare for a week full of meetings, events, and inspiration.
“Stockholm Furniture Fair is where we connect with the design community and build relationships with both emerging and established designers. In a world that’s increasingly digital, we still strongly believe in the value of face-to-face connections. Some of our most iconic products started here. I first met some of our designers over 30 years ago at this event, and we’re still working together today. I’ve also had the privilege of mentoring up-and-coming designers in Greenhouse. It’s a vital platform for us in the Swedish design scene,” says Nola’s founder, Agneta Stake.
Korg Hammock by Thomas Bernstrand was presented at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in 2024.
Setting the Tone for the Year
For us at Nola, the fair sets the tone for the entire year. February is the moment where we show who we are and how we think, both through our new launches and our classic designs.
The past few years have presented their share of challenges for the trade show – from the pandemic to economic pressures. But with fresh energy, the fair has evolved, now showcasing a wide spectrum of design, from craftsmanship to architecture. It’s become an essential space for reflecting on where we’re headed as an industry, and for sparking meaningful conversations.
Verv Rocking Chair, designed by Fanny Axnér & Siri Boekhout, is another product that was presented at the fair, as part of Nola’s Greenhouse Bar in 2023.
“For a forward-thinking company like Nola, being part of Stockholm Furniture Fair is crucial, and we’re always looking for new ways to engage. For instance, in 2023, instead of a traditional booth, we took over the Greenhouse café, with a zero-waste approach. It turned into a lively meeting spot where parts of the speaker programme were held,” says Nola’s CEO Henrik Edlund.
In 2023 we took over the Greenhouse café, with a zero-waste approach.
A big thank you to everyone who made 2024 such a memorable year. Here are some highlights from the past year. We can’t wait to see you again in 2025! We close the office 21 December and open again on the 2nd of January. For urgent matters, email headoffice@nola.se
After much anticipation, ArkDes has finally reopened its doors to visitors on Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. Among the highlights of the permanent exhibition is Bill Post by Broberg & Ridderstråle.
The Malmö City Urban Development Award 2024 goes to Hyllievång Park. A big round of applause to the City of Malmö’s Property and Streets Department and the landscape architects at Plot Studio. We are proud to have provided the Four Seasons parasols and the Gard long-table furniture system for this park, which truly exudes a playful and inviting atmosphere.
At Nola, we continue to expand the number of EPDs across our product range. In addition to popular products like Luma, Four Seasons, and the Kajen sun lounger, the Hjorthagen and Parco furniture series are now also certified.
In May, it was confirmed that Nola has been selected as a supplier for the nationwide framework agreement with HBV within Park and Urban Environment. The agreement runs until April 7, 2026, with an option for a 24-month extension. The agreement applies to the Swedish market.
With buds blooming, sunshine, and even the recent interest rate cut, there are plenty of reasons to feel optimistic. Let's raise a glass to the good things, celebrate our unity, and look forward to the journey ahead.
Sweden's first safety-certified square was recently inaugurated in Biskopsgården, Gothenburg, one of a few areas previously classified as particularly vulnerable by the police. We're thrilled to see Långbordet being a central piece of furniture in the transformation of this urban space.
Our first environmentally certified product with the Svanen label, Kajen, will be showcased at the construction fair Nordbygg from April 23rd to 26th. It's part of a collection of products in the Svanen’s booth, where two sofas in Sioo:x-treated oak will be on display.
Congratulations to Carlstedt Architects for designing the award-winning outdoor pool at Råby in Västerås. Fredriksbergbadet won the 2024 Architecture Prize in Västmanland at the Sweden Architects Västmanland annual meeting in early April.
We'll be at Publika parker och MODIGA stadsrum in Lund on April 18th showcasing Björn Dahlström's litterbin Repeat for outdoor environments.
Sustainability and an overarching ambition to "do good" are common among this year's four finalists for Landmärket 2023. Among them is Bobergstorget furnished with the Harads furniture series.
As the calm settles, we reflect on the design week and can once again confirm that things are best done together. Therefore, we extend a big thank you to all visitors, partners, and designers who made Stockholm Design Week and the Furniture Fair a successful and enjoyable event.