Textiles carry a lot of the warmth in a Scandinavian interior. They are also what wears out first, so we choose them carefully.

Natural fibres first

Linen wrinkles, wool pills slightly and cotton fades in sunlight. These are honest signs of use, and they look better over time than synthetic fabrics that wear unevenly.

  • Rub test: 30,000 cycles or more for sofas
  • Heavier linen for curtains that hang well
  • Removable covers wherever the design allows
The best textile is the one you can wash, mend and keep.Ingrid Sæther

Ask for a large sample and live with it for a week. Sit on it, wash it once, leave it in the sun.