Blå Station

Forsnäspriset was established in 1983 by the Swedish Institute for furniture (Möbelinstitutet) in collaboration with Forsnäs Fanérsitsfabrik Bröderna Bergqvist AB. The purpose of the award was to promote development and stimulate interest in the technique of compression moulded layer-glued wood furniture. For 24 years the award was presented at the opening of the annual Stockholm International Furniture Fair. It became one of the most prestigious prizes in the Nordic furniture industry. The last prize was awarded in 2006. Since 2007, the prize has a new name, Nordiska designpriset för formpressade trämöbler.

Award-winning products from Blå Station:
Beplus, 1987
Bimbo, 1994
Söndag, 1996
Chair 69, 2005

Söndag, the jury's verdict:
Bench SÖNDAG, we want to reward this design for its minimal and unpretentious form. Using very few elements Lotta Josefsson and Anette Petersson have succeeded in creating a strong aesthetic expression. The bench size makes it useful for both public areas and in private homes. It has slim dimensions and a very sympathetic design. Here we can realistically talk about "Back to basics.
Jury: Erik Berglund, Andrejs Legzdins, Kerstin Wickman

Excellent Swedish Design award was distributed by Svensk Form 1983-2002. The award shows that the product has been evaluated by representatives of the designers own union and found to live up to high standards: that is, they are carriers of innovation, good design and superior quality with regard to materials, manufacture process and function

Award-winning products from Blå Station:
Beplus, Diploma 1987
Blå Station´s graphic sheet, Diploma 1988
Simsalabim, Sparta & Hannah, Special prize for the best cooperation between the designer and producer 1993
Bimbo, Diploma 1994
Söndag, Honourable mention 1996

Söndag, the jury’s verdict:
Elegant sculptural form. The form-pressed qualities of the wood and the slender dimensions, combined with thin steel, have been utilized to the maximum in both design and construction.