Monica Förster
Design Studio
We use poetic design philosophy to merge form and function with emotion and story. Our aim is to transform the utilitarian into the unforgettable, and the functional into the fascinating.
"We believe design is more than creating functional objects, it's about infusing a sense of poetry and artistry into the objects and spaces we create."
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I Inherited a Forest wins Utmärkt Svensk Form award
"With poetic precision and a deeply personal tone, Monica Förster, in collaboration with Ogeborg, presents the rug collection I Inherited a Forest - an interpretation of the relationship between humans, memory, and landscape. Through careful material choices and an expression that extends beyond the visual, a design experience is created that is both intimate and universal.
Here, the personal and the collective converge in a form that engages, moves, and transports the viewer. The collection highlights questions of inheritance, responsibility, and sustainability - not as abstract concepts, but as lived realities.
I Inherited a Forest is an outstanding example of how design can carry a story, create emotional connections, and offer new perspectives on our relationship to the landscape. It is a quiet yet powerful testimony to our place in the world, marked by artistic depth, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of the significance of place."
An entirely new,
innovative material
"This is a completely new material made from marble waste. It has a fascinating appearance. We began with the material itself, which led us to a brutalist form that we softened by breaking off the corners, done by hand - so each table is unique."
– Monica Förster
Jag ärvde en skog Monica Förster x Ogeborg
I inherited a forest
I never wanted to come here
always longed to get away
As soon as I could
I traveled out into the world
and when I got home it wasn’t
voluntarily but reluctantly
But my father died
and I inherited a forest
it drew me here again
to the mountains,
the colors and the shapes
now I won’t come home reluctantly
but voluntarily
Dorotea is awarded German Design Award 2024
Winner in the category "Excellent Product Design – Home Textiles and Home Accessories"
Statement of the jury: "The 'Dorotea' collection combines soft, flowing shapes and lines with the colours of the Northern Lights and the metallic coolness of stainless steel to create an extraordinary design of timeless beauty and elegance."
Reed vase wins Red Dot Award
"The Red Dot Award is fantastic international recognition for Reed as a design and Orrefors product expertise in interior design. It's absolutely vital that Swedish design continues to make headway internationally and this award provides Reed with a great development platform going forward."
– Monica Förster
AW Designer of the year 2023
Monica Förster Design Studio is awarded one of Europes' most prestigious design awards "AW Designer of the Year 2023" by AW Architektur & Wohnen
"I really like working with paper models. You will always discover things you didn’t anticipate from the beginning."
– Monica Förster
"The distinctive silhouette of the Suit, with its elegant open back and flowing lines, effortlessly matches the contours of the body."
"Our team shares a passion for culture, art, design, food, music, and nature. We love to explore the world together, whether that means trying new restaurants and wines, visiting museums and exhibitions, or simply enjoying each other's company."
