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What's New At Huset...

For your pleasure, the following items are now available at huset-shop.com!

Lisa Bengtsson for Save the Children


Posted June 13th, 2011 by holly@huset No Comments »


The sweet doggy patterns that you see below are from the Tillsammans collection and shows dachshunds from around the world, with hats and hairstyles to symbolize different nationalities.
It was created for a very special purpose: Lisa Bengtsson, one of Sweden’s most prominent designers, recently developed a new collection of wallpaper, textiles and posters exclusively for Save The Children. The products are available only in their design shop.

When buying these products, you are supporting a worthwhile cause – to protect and save little ones against violence and sexual assault and to invest in their future by ensuring that they receive a proper education.
“I think that it is fun and rewarding to work with Save the Children. When I received the request, there was no doubt but only joy. I like to do what I can to help, and what I can is to design… So why not do it for Save the Children!” – Lisa Bengtsson



Huset now has in stock the Tillsammans Wallpaper and …



Danish Design I Like It!


Posted April 14th, 2011 by holly@huset No Comments »


The world-famous designer Jasper Morrison has always been fascinated by Danish design. His work has often been described as more Scandinavian than British in spirit, so its no surprise to hear that he has answered a call to curate and stage an exhibition on Danish design in Copenhagen’s Design Museum in Denmark. Danish Design – I like it! is an external and international look at Danish design and the exhibition marks the change of name from the Danish Museum of Art & Design to Design museum Denmark.


“Morrison’s viewpoint has culminated in a selection of pieces that work to embody the classic and humane qualities that make up Danish design – a process he reveals to be more complex than initially anticipated. ‘It is a very condensed selection – …



We Love Lotta


Posted March 9th, 2011 by holly@huset 1 Comment »

Fabulous Lotta Agaton is an interior stylist from Sweden. She can make any interior look interesting. She uses a combination of patterns, texture, shapes and sizes to create intriguing compositions. She knows exactly how to create beautiful, serene space with a lot of character and elegance.

Lotta creates such beautiful and calming spaces, using mainly monochromatic neutral tones that give the interiors a power, in a serene way, that demand attention.

Promoted by Agent Bauer, Lotta has collaborated with the most interesting publications and clients in Europe, USA and South America. She started Swedish Residence Magazine about ten years ago and worked there for four years as drafting and interior design manager. And since, Lotta has been freelancing and working with many big advertising agencies and newspapers both in Sweden …



Brita of Sweden


Posted January 31st, 2011 by holly@huset 3 Comments »


Brita Sweden is a family business with a strong tradition of textile production for many generations. Inside the brand that is great grandma’s name sake, Brita Sweden designs and produces organic fabric, kitchen accessories, plastic runners and other interior items.



If there was ever a company with a pattern-filled collection that could shake the winter blues right off of you, this is it. From their bold colors and whimsical patterns to the kooky product photography, Brita Sweden can’t help but make you smile.

Huset will soon have most of Brita of Sweden’s items online, so check back soon!



Featured Designer: Custommade


Posted October 18th, 2010 by holly@huset 2 Comments »

Custommade - Danish Fashion Pieces

Custommade is a Danish company and the brainchild of Christian Dam. Christian, with the help of celebrated designer Anne Rasmussen, creates beautiful and modern fashion pieces for today’s sophisticated urban woman.

Their pieces are modern, yet timeless and embody the Scandinavian design ideal… producing pieces that are beautiful in both their appearance and their functionality.

While their pieces are certainly in keeping with the times, they aren’t caught up in trends or concerned with fashion fads. Each piece is a new modern classic and made to last.

The goal at Custommade is to make beautiful clothing of uncompromising quality and to make its clothing accessible to any woman who appreciates great style over the latest fad.

To see our full line of Custommade fashion items, Click Here



Scandinavian Design: A Look Back In Time


Posted July 6th, 2010 by holly@huset 4 Comments »

Scandinavian design began in the early 1900′s but gained wider recognition (and approval) in the 1950′s. The goal of this design movement is simple… to design beautiful, minimalistic pieces that are as wonderful to use as they are to look at.

Poul Henningsens PH-Lampe von 1925
Image via Wikipedia

They also sought to design pieces that could be mass produced as cheaply as possible without sacrificing quality. With strong “post-modern” ideals, the Scandinavian designers looked for ways to make their designs affordable for all… not just the wealthy and influential.

Scandinavian Design really flourished between 1951-1970 as a result of the “Lunning Prize.” The Lunning Prize was created to acknowledge excellence in Scandinavian design and was given to two outstanding Scandinavian designers each year. This helped to bring Scandinavian design into the limelight and worldwide …



Featured Designer: Muuto


Posted June 28th, 2010 by holly@huset 2 Comments »

Muuto Logo

Muuto designers

While Muuto is a Danish company, its name comes from the Finnish word, “muutos,” which can be translated to mean “fresh perspective” (or change).

Muuto handpicks from the very best Nordic designers and challenges them to come up with a design that embodies the essence of Modern Scandinavian Design… something aesthetically pleasing and perfectly functional (and in keeping with Mutto’s mission… something fresh!)

Many top Scandinavian designers like, Harri Koskinen, Ole Jensen, Louise Campbell, Norway Says (among many others) have designed for Muuto and more are accepting the challenge.

They primarily design furnishings for the modern home and a few of these include…

Muuto’s Match Tea Light Holder

Muuto Match Tea Light Holder

Muuto’s Dots Wall Hooks

Muuto Dots Wall Hooks

Muuto’s Restore Storage Basket

Muuto Restore Storage Basket Purple

If you’d like to see all the Muuto products we carry, CLICK HERE



Huset in Russia!


Posted May 14th, 2010 by holly@huset 1 Comment »


The recent issue of Architectural Digest Russia features the wonderful Breakfast in Bed Tray by Maria Dahlgren.

A wonderful collection we must say!
Congrats to Maria!



Featured Designer: Camilla Lundsten


Posted May 11th, 2010 by holly@huset 3 Comments »

Huset proudly introduces Camilla Lundsten… one of the newest designers added to our site!

Camilla Lundsten - Owner of Littlephant

Camilla lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden and is a gifted illustrator and designer.

She graduated from Beckmans School of Design in Stocklhom and worked both in Sweden (and internationally) in graphic design, product design, interior design and illustration.

Today, she creates products under the “Littlephant” brand in addition to running her own design studio. Her line includes books, prints, posters, puzzles, games, toys and more are on the way.

Each is playful, colorful and so much fun… kids just love Littlephant!

Camilla loves to draw and is constantly creating characters, places and images from her imagination. She says, “The wonderful thing about drawing is that it’s limitless… you can create whatever you want.”

Here are …



Triwa’s New Hot Miami Collection!


Posted April 29th, 2010 by holly@huset 2 Comments »


Yummy is all we can say about the new hot summer colors coming our way from Swedish watch sensation Triwa!


Triwa presents their upcoming colorful and elaborate Miami Deco watch collection. The collection is available in two models, with five colorways to each model, and the introduction of a brighter theme from what we’ve seen in the past from Triwa. As usual, you can expect top-notch functionality and durability of a Triwa watch with an added vibrant tone.

Recently Elle Sweden had Princess Madeleine on the cover wearing the Rose Gold Chronograph which Huset will be carrying in the coming weeks. Triwa has taken Sweden by storm and now huset (the only retailer in the U.S. to carry them), will be receiving these wonderfully fun and bright new styles. Do …