TAF Studio is a Stockholm-based design and architecture practice founded by Gabriella Gustafson and Mattias Ståhlbom in 2002. Known for their distinctive approach that blends simplicity with innovation, TAF creates furniture, lighting, and interiors that often reinterpret everyday objects with a refined and functional twist. Their work balances Scandinavian minimalism with a warm, human touch, often incorporating natural materials and understated color palettes. TAF Studio has collaborated with prominent international brands such as Muuto, Artek, and Svenskt Tenn, earning recognition for both industrial and interior design projects. Their designs are frequently exhibited in major museums, including MoMA and the Swedish National Museum. Through their thoughtful and accessible aesthetic, TAF Studio continues to influence contemporary design on a global scale.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.