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“It should be fun”: Dive into the candy-coloured design empire of Gustaf Westman

By Allyson Shiffman

Photo: Felix Odell

In just five years Gustaf Westman has become ubiquitous, if not by name then certainly by product. The 32 year-old Swedish designer’s chunky tablewares, curvy mirrors and chubby furniture populate the homes of design aficionados, tastemakers and A-list celebrities. But despite the runaway success of Gustaf Westman the brand, the man is prioritising enjoyment over all else. We visit the one-room apartment of Sweden’s next big design phenomenon