RoyalDesign.com originates from the southeast of Sweden, in the province of Småland. The area is often called The Kingdom of Crystal and is known for its handblown glass with a continuous story since 1742. Brands such as Orrefors and Kosta Boda also springs from these parts of Sweden. In fact, our warehouse was located in the old Orrefors glass factory up until 2019.
Scandinavian design is characterized by simplicity, minimalism and functionality established itself in the early 20th century. It then proceeded to become widely popular in the 1950s throughout the five Nordic - and beyond! Scandinavian designers are especially known for household goods including furniture, lighting, serving and tableware, textiles and home decoration items.