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Article: Polar attraction.
- Article from:
- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 29, 2003
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Byline: FAY SWEET
The clean lines and practicality of Scandinavian style were born in Nordic farmhouses and fishermen's huts. Fay Sweet explains how they gained popularity here ASK anyone to describe the modern Scandinavian home and the replies are always the same. The style that evolved during the 20th century is welcoming, with sensual shapes and textures and blonde-wood furniture.
Hard-edged Modernism proved too chilly for most British tastes, but Scandinavian Modern has always had UK fans. However, it is only in the past few years that we have collectively chucked out the chintz in favour of the style created by our neighbours in the North.
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