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Furniture Programme is an integral part of the Interior Architecture Major of the Department of Architecture at Aalto University in Finland. On top of spatial design studies, with experimental courses on both BA and MA levels, and outstanding workshop facilities, students explore hands–on the diverse creative and conceptual approaches to furniture and product design practice.

INSIDE—OUT can refer to blurring the boundary between interior and outdoor space, as well as to the in–depth nature of the design process. The exhibition presents the work of a group of young, international furniture designers currently studying at Aalto University in Finland. While diverse in material, form and function, all works share a common ground in their thoughtful, versatile design, adaptable to different environments and contexts. Suspended within a structured grid, each piece stands alone yet remains in dialogue with its immediate neighbours. Designed from the inside out, every work evolves from a conceptual clarity, shaping its final expression and spatial presence. Come and discover their work!

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Italian creativity, artisan tradition and international vocation are the distinctive traits of Potocco, a family–run company that has been studying and creating furniture for indoor and outdoor environments for almost a century. Founded in 1919 by Domenico Potocco in Manzano (UD), as a small artisan workshop for the production of chairs, Potocco has evolved over the years into a large industrial reality, specialised in the production of home and contract furnishings. A history of excellence that covers the entire 20th century, along a trail of growth which—from its participation to the first Salone del Mobile trade fair as a founding partner—has led Potocco to collaborate with important brands.
Potocco Italy
March 9, 2026
Furniture
Outdoor
Part of 2026
LAYERED bridges creativity, culture, and art into the physical space. From their studio in Stockholm, they design handcrafted centerpieces that turn interiors into curated, expressive environments. Through bold concepts, artist collaborations and a sustainable mindset, they offer a new perspective on Scandinavian design. LAYERED is not here to blend in, they are here to create conversation pieces.
LAYERED
April 18, 2024
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Rug & Floor
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Founded in New York in 1902, Maharam is a leading creator of textiles for commercial and residential interiors whose design business also stewards the legacies and ongoing design direction of Edelman and Knoll Textiles. Recognised for its rigorous and holistic commitment to design, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Responsible for the leather and textile product offerings of Edelman, Knoll Textiles, and Maharam, the design studio is dedicated to introducing a fresh perspective through a focus on aesthetic and industrial innovation augmented by long–term, interdisciplinary collaborations.
Maharam
January 20, 2023
Rug & Floor
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Crossing temporal boundaries—sculptural, yet inherently functional. Designed to enrich everyday life, each piece becomes more beloved with time. With minimalist forms rooted in essence, carefully selected materials, and the harmony of craftsmanship and contemporary design, we redefine furniture as timeless companions—objects that transcend eras and speak to the soul.
FORMEI
January 31, 2026
Furniture
Part of 2026
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Lasting change begins at the smallest scale. No detail is too little, no problem too small, no emotion trivial and no person irrelevant. In a time defined by environmental and social challenges, design becomes a tool for care, attention, and responsibility, where every step matters and every effort counts. At Lund University School of Industrial Design, education is grounded in curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world engagement. Students question, test, and refine, engaging with people and contexts, bringing together diverse perspectives. The school fosters a new generation of designers who create with intent and awareness. Their work reflects a shift from producing more to creating meaningful impact. Because Every Thing Matters.
Lund University School of Industrial Design
February 19, 2026
d line was established in Denmark in 1971 and is rooted in a design tradition defined by simplicity, honest materials and enduring quality. d line designs and crafts architectural hardware, sanitary ware and accessories that support everyday routines across both public and private spaces. From the lever handle turned when entering a room to the tap used each morning, the products are made to be touched, used and trusted, every single day. Reflecting a commitment to durability and long-lasting performance, d line creates solutions designed to perform beautifully, now and for generations to come.
d line
January 12, 2026
Fantoni Group specialises in the manufacture of office furniture, partition walls, sound–absorbent systems, MDF, chipboard and laminates. With the support of the Groups’ network of companies, which work synergistically for the integrated development of its products, Fantoni performs all stages of the production process in–house and, thanks to its eight hydroelectric power plants, five cogeneration plants and two photovoltaic systems, it contributes significantly to its own energy requirements and implements a system designed to constantly improve its performance. Having received the Compasso d’Oro award for lifetime achievement in 1998 from ADI, Fantoni Group has become a reference point due to the intense activity of its Research Centre.
FANTONI
February 9, 2026
Founded in 2019, Material Matters is a platform dedicated to exploring the role of material intelligence in architecture and design. With more than 140 podcasts published and four acclaimed editions of its annual fair staged in London, the brand made its international debut in Copenhagen in 2025 as part of 3daysofdesign—an appearance that exceeded expectations and confirmed the appetite for a deeper, more material–led conversation. Building on the success of last year, Material Matters returns to 3daysofdesign taking up, once again, the residence in the heart of Christianshavn, positioned as a key destination within the city.
Material Matters
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