Hem, starring week

Hem presents its new headquarters in Stockholm and launches Powder Vase, the third project in the Modern Design Review collection of decorative accessories

Two important innovations put Hem, a young Swedish brand founded in 2014, in the spotlight during the design week in Stockholm: the inauguration of the new headquarters and the presentation of Powder Vase, a new creation by Jenny Nordberg.

Hem’s new HQ ©Erik Lefvander
Hem’s new HQ ©Erik Lefvander

During Stockholm Design Week, Hem will unveil its new Stockholm HQ, a freshly renovated office space in central Stockholm. Designed by Stockholm-based multidisciplinary design practise Atelier Paul Vaugoyeau together with Hem’s internal design studio, the space embodies Hem’s vanguard design aesthetic and features hacked office features, such as a
traditional grid ceiling, intentionally left visible, and simple materials such as storage made from lacquered MDF.

Hem’s new HQ ©Erik Lefvander
Hem’s new HQ ©Erik Lefvander

At the entrance of the office is a Puffy Brick counter, designed by London-based Soft Baroque. The striking sulfur yellow installation is made using jesmonite and an innovative moulding technique. This is the second Puffy Brick counter to be commissioned by Hem, with the first; a pink version, originally taking centre stage of Hem’s 2018 London Pop-Up shop and now to be found in the company’s restyled Stockholm Studio.

Hem’s new HQ ©Erik Lefvander
Hem’s new HQ ©Erik Lefvander

The move to the new Stockholm HQ has allowed Hem to expand its showroom space in the city; the Hem Studio. This has been completely restyled for Stockholm Design Week to highlight the brand’s newest launches including the Max Lamb designed Max Table, the new Alle Round Table and the Kendo family of chairs and stools. Hem will also preview new variants of the popular Touchwood Chair by Lars Beller Fjetland.
As a special addition for Stockholm Design Week, Hem has collaborated with local restaurant Sandhäxan to create a pop-up kiosk a custom menu which will cater the brand’s special events during Stockholm Design Week.

Powder Vase, Jenny Nordberg, Hem
Powder Vase, Jenny Nordberg, Hem

Hem will unveil the third object from its decorative accessories collection curated by Modern Design Review during Stockholm Design Week following successful launches with London-based SuperGroup and Dutch designer Bertjan Pot in 2019.
This new series has been produced by Swedish designer Jenny Nordberg, a designer who is known for her research-led approach to making objects – something which has been key to the development of the Powder Vase for Hem.

Powder Vase, Jenny Nordberg, Hem
Powder Vase, Jenny Nordberg, Hem

Produced as a signed, limited-edition of 15 pieces featuring three different shapes, the vases are made from sheet steel which Nordberg folds and welds by hand. Unique to the pieces is the unexpected, brutal and vivid surface treatment that Nordberg has developed through experimentation with powder-coating in her studio. Whilst powder-coating is most commonly used to achieve a uniform surface treatment, here Nordberg uses it to achieve an expressive decoration.