Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018: A Review

Stockholm is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but its undoubted attractions are less readily appreciated in February when temperatures plummet and the bitterest of winds sends everyone scurrying for home, or into one of the many cozy bars or restaurants. As with most modern cities set in really cold climes, the authorities manage the effects of the winter weather superbly. Snow disappears from streets and pavements as if by magic and gritting reduces the risk of skidding or slipping to a minimum. The winter streets carry very little traffic with motorists being deterred by the weather and with public transport, especially the various train networks, being comfortably warm, clean, fast and reliable. The Show The Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair, which closed its doors last Friday, is held each year in a purpose built exhibition complex – the Stockholmsmässan – about 10 km from the city centre and …