Next Chapter in Scandinavian Design

New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design, Muuto on New Nordic Living
Authors: gestalten & Muuto

New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design – Muuto on New Nordic Living shows how Scandinavian design is reinventing itself. Where it once revolved around cool sobriety and sleek lines, a warmer, more human design language is now emerging, where tactility, atmosphere, and emotion are central. This coffee table book places the Danish design label Muuto at the heart of this new Nordic movement.

Through inspiring photography, in-depth essays, and conversations, the book demonstrates how interior design goes beyond individual objects. Spaces are approached as living environments where material, light, and form contribute to behavior, tranquility, and connection. Muuto's collaborations with international designers show how clarity and simplicity can perfectly coexist with warmth and presence.

This photo book offers a contemporary view on Scandinavian interior design and is a valuable source of inspiration for interior designers, architects, design enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern living with meaning. New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design is not only a visual statement but also a reflection on how we live and experience space today.

What to expect

• An in-depth look at Muuto as a driving force behind a new Scandinavian interior culture
• High-quality photography and essays that showcase design as atmosphere and experience, not just as an object
• Inspiring interiors where clarity is combined with warmth, tactility, and humanity
• A stylish coffee table book for lovers of Nordic design, modern interiors, and contemporary architecture
• Perfect as a source of inspiration and as an aesthetic design object in your home or studio

About the authors

gestalten is a leading international publisher from Berlin, specializing in high-quality books on architecture, design, art, and contemporary culture. The publisher is known for its substantive depth and visually strong productions.

Muuto is a Danish design house that shapes a new generation of Scandinavian design. By collaborating with designers from around the world, Muuto creates interiors and objects where clarity, tactility, and emotional resonance come together. The brand not only designs products but also influences how we experience, use, and inhabit spaces.