The annual London Design Festival is here again. We’ll attempt to bring some of the intriguing designs of the festival right here at metrosnapshot, starting with the annual 100% Norway exhibit, which showcases many of Norway’s established and up-and-coming designers.

The first of which is this Duo Sofa by Norway Says, which takes its design concept from clothes, specifically hoods and tall collars. The sofa is designed to dampen the surrounding noise. Whether it’s a tall back or just a simple look, the design makes it all possible.

This diva lamp is a set of wood-laminated floor and pendant light sculptures. Created by Thomas Egset and Peter Natedal, this lamp also pays tribute to the Norwegian heritage of wood lamination craftsmanship. According to the manufacturer’s website, the outer frame of the lamp consists of a set of thirty-two gently curving walnut or oak laminated plywood slices around two wooden cylinders. The inner parts consist of a slim metal stem supporting a solid mouth-blown frosted glass globe.

Lastly is this Norwegian Forest Lamp by Cathrine Kullberg. Per the designer’s website, the lights show a deep pine forest with animals in light and shade. An eagle registers movement on the ground. When lit, the blonde birch veneer shines with a warm glow, and the delicately cut forest motif lets white light to filter out between the highlights of the trees.
The shade is made from thin birch veneer. The birch veneer is carefully laser cut by a skilled airplane model maker who knows his birch veneer. The steel frame is custom made at a metal workshop and powder coated white. The shade is hand sewn onto the steel frame using natural leather lace. All the parts are assembled by hand in the designer’s Oslo studio.