Interiors / Society

Viola Gråsten: The rebel colourist who redefined Swedish design

By Linnéa Pesonen

‘Snark’ blanket in orange. Credits at end of article. Photo: Ragnar Ómarsson

Responsible for the pop of colour in countless Scandinavian homes, Viola Gråsten set a new standard for Swedish textiles, imbuing chaotic colour combinations into her unmissable creations. But delving into her private life, we discover that her catalogue is a case of finding light in the darkness.