Björn Dahlström

Born in 1957, he is a leading contemporary Swedish designer known internationally for his contributions in furniture and industrial design. His work is created both two- and three-dimensionally. Dahlström's designs are distinguished by their rigid graphics and the distinct way they express soft, fundamental forms. He has designed a wide range of products including carpets, bicycles, toys, furniture and household items for renowned companies such as Cbi, Atlas Copco, Magis and Kasthall. Among the many awards Dahlström has received for his work, he inaugurated the prestigious Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize for design in 2001. His designs can be seen in various museums around the world, including the National Museum in Stockholm and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.