As we enter the 2021 winter season, many people’s lives continue to centre around the home. Home working remains a key fixture of professional operations, with the World Economic Forum predicting that hybrid working (a portion from home, a portion from the employer’s office) is here to stay.
Add to this the fact that trends show many people are planning cozy holidays with family at home this year, instead of heading off on far-flung winter adventures, and it’s clear to say that the home continues to be the hub of activity for many around the world. As we stay connected to our homes, both with work and in our leisure time, being surrounded with good design has never been more important. And who knows about good design better than the Swiss? From the nation which has invented some of the world’s most iconic watches to the best ski equipment, Switzerland has long been known for its exceptional design and attention to detail.
Swiss brands aren’t all rooted in the country’s alpine heritage, however. Today, there are many modern, up-and-coming brands born in the land of the Alps, blending compelling design with unparalleled functionality.
Admittedly, at Baola, we’re a bit biased — after all, we’re a Swiss brand ourselves, and as such, we’re huge champions of the ingenuity of our region. That’s why we’ve compiled this list to help you find your winter home and office design style.
Whether you’re designing an office revamp to inspire you through the dark days of winter, or aiming for a feeling of comfort and hygge in your winter surroundings, our list of innovative Swiss brands has something for everyone.
Whether in the home office or the lounge, you always need a stunning carpet for your living room or office setup. Schoenstaub works with old illustrations from the Natural History Museum in Bern to create their own designs. The BESTIA collection displays exotic animals transformed into unique designs that are an ode to preservation and the human history of collecting, gathering and storing the beauty of the world.
Vitra is very well known for its high-quality products, particularly when it comes to office furniture. Their Eames Desk Unit (EDU) was created by the iconic Charles and Ray Eames in accordance with the principles of industrial series production. The desk is height adjustable and just the thing to outfit your home office with functionality and design.
A Swiss brand that is well-known for creating exceptional office furniture, USM’s Inos Organising drawer set C4 is the slender solution for storing many small items. Perfect for the home office, it comes in seven different colours to match your decor. Organise your working life and store the things that matter.
Well-known around the world, Freitag offers bags and organisational solutions that keep your office and personal life in harmony — using sustainable, recycled materials. Make it a mission to organise your life this year with one of Freitag’s journals, created from PVC repurposed from truck tarp. Best of all, it can be filled with the popular Moleskine Cahier, large size, housing all of your notes and important thoughts in one recycled, well-designed package.
Common Modern believes that in this digital age, the handmade is a thing of gold. Indeed, their premium, handmade products provide a sense of humanity and authenticity in our screen-heavy world. Get everything done on your to-do list with Common Modern’s Ginkgo List Pad. Each page features a thoughtfully designed list with neat check circles to give a sense of satisfaction as you complete and tick off each task.
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If this is to be believed, then it only follows that we should care for our vision with a proper set of spectacles. VIU offers high-quality, minimalist designed frames for smart characters. With free delivery and return within 30 days, you can choose a set of frames that show the world through good design.
This winter, stay cosy both in the office and when resting in the lounge, with the Dedale blanket from ZigZagZurich. Designed by Kevin Lucbert, the Dedale blanket is inspired by the ancient motif of the labyrinth from the mythological Minotaur maze built by King Minos in Crete. Simplified and abstract, Dedale is woven using superfine cotton for a blanket that is soft yet resilient to move through the home to even the garden or beach outside.
Bridging eco-consciousness with style and design, Caran d’Ache continues its collaboration with Nespresso to offer the 2nd limited edition of its iconic hexagonal ballpoint pen, made with aluminium from recycled coffee capsules. This product is the result of a collaboration between two environmentally-minded Swiss companies. The pen reveals the deep green hue of Nespresso’s ‘India’ capsule — the colour symbolic of sustainable development.
When we need a break from the indoor spaces of the home and the office, we can equally ensure that we bring design with us into the outdoors. Swiss brand On Running offers limited edition ‘Cloud’ running shoes inspired by the Swiss Olympic team. Channel your inner Olympian as you take a run in high (or low) altitudes this ultralight shoe.
Stay hydrated throughout your day with the Squireme anti-plastic bottle. Made from high quality, strong and lightweight borosilicate glass, Squireme bottles are BPA-free, phthalate-free and FDA approved. Suitable for hot or cold drinks, each bottle is environmentally friendly and sustainable.
10 Best Modern Swiss Design Essentials for the Winter Home Office or Living Room
As we enter the 2021 winter season, many people’s lives continue to centre around the home. Home working remains a key fixture of professional operations, with the World Economic Forum predicting that hybrid working (a portion from home, a portion from the employer’s office) is here to stay.
Add to this the fact that trends show many people are planning cozy holidays with family at home this year, instead of heading off on far-flung winter adventures, and it’s clear to say that the home continues to be the hub of activity for many around the world. As we stay connected to our homes, both with work and in our leisure time, being surrounded with good design has never been more important. And who knows about good design better than the Swiss? From the nation which has invented some of the world’s most iconic watches to the best ski equipment, Switzerland has long been known for its exceptional design and attention to detail.
Swiss brands aren’t all rooted in the country’s alpine heritage, however. Today, there are many modern, up-and-coming brands born in the land of the Alps, blending compelling design with unparalleled functionality.
Admittedly, at Baola, we’re a bit biased — after all, we’re a Swiss brand ourselves, and as such, we’re huge champions of the ingenuity of our region. That’s why we’ve compiled this list to help you find your winter home and office design style.
Whether you’re designing an office revamp to inspire you through the dark days of winter, or aiming for a feeling of comfort and hygge in your winter surroundings, our list of innovative Swiss brands has something for everyone.
Whether in the home office or the lounge, you always need a stunning carpet for your living room or office setup. Schoenstaub works with old illustrations from the Natural History Museum in Bern to create their own designs. The BESTIA collection displays exotic animals transformed into unique designs that are an ode to preservation and the human history of collecting, gathering and storing the beauty of the world.
Carpet Panthera 2
2.Vitra
Vitra is very well known for its high-quality products, particularly when it comes to office furniture. Their Eames Desk Unit (EDU) was created by the iconic Charles and Ray Eames in accordance with the principles of industrial series production. The desk is height adjustable and just the thing to outfit your home office with functionality and design.
Eames Desk Unit EDU
3. USM
A Swiss brand that is well-known for creating exceptional office furniture, USM’s Inos Organising drawer set C4 is the slender solution for storing many small items. Perfect for the home office, it comes in seven different colours to match your decor. Organise your working life and store the things that matter.
USM Inos Organising drawer set C4, with ten drawers, closed
4. Freitag
Well-known around the world, Freitag offers bags and organisational solutions that keep your office and personal life in harmony — using sustainable, recycled materials. Make it a mission to organise your life this year with one of Freitag’s journals, created from PVC repurposed from truck tarp. Best of all, it can be filled with the popular Moleskine Cahier, large size, housing all of your notes and important thoughts in one recycled, well-designed package.
F242 STU
5. Common Modern
Common Modern believes that in this digital age, the handmade is a thing of gold. Indeed, their premium, handmade products provide a sense of humanity and authenticity in our screen-heavy world. Get everything done on your to-do list with Common Modern’s Ginkgo List Pad. Each page features a thoughtfully designed list with neat check circles to give a sense of satisfaction as you complete and tick off each task.
GINKGO LIST Notepad – Amalfi
6. VIU
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If this is to be believed, then it only follows that we should care for our vision with a proper set of spectacles. VIU offers high-quality, minimalist designed frames for smart characters. With free delivery and return within 30 days, you can choose a set of frames that show the world through good design.
The Expert
7. ZigZagZurich
This winter, stay cosy both in the office and when resting in the lounge, with the Dedale blanket from ZigZagZurich. Designed by Kevin Lucbert, the Dedale blanket is inspired by the ancient motif of the labyrinth from the mythological Minotaur maze built by King Minos in Crete. Simplified and abstract, Dedale is woven using superfine cotton for a blanket that is soft yet resilient to move through the home to even the garden or beach outside.
DEDALE COTTON BLANKETS & THROWS BY KEVIN LUCBERT – ORANG
8. Caran D’Ache
Bridging eco-consciousness with style and design, Caran d’Ache continues its collaboration with Nespresso to offer the 2nd limited edition of its iconic hexagonal ballpoint pen, made with aluminium from recycled coffee capsules. This product is the result of a collaboration between two environmentally-minded Swiss companies. The pen reveals the deep green hue of Nespresso’s ‘India’ capsule — the colour symbolic of sustainable development.
Ballpoint Pen 849 NESPRESSO – Limited Edition 2
9. On Running
When we need a break from the indoor spaces of the home and the office, we can equally ensure that we bring design with us into the outdoors. Swiss brand On Running offers limited edition ‘Cloud’ running shoes inspired by the Swiss Olympic team. Channel your inner Olympian as you take a run in high (or low) altitudes this ultralight shoe.
Cloud
10. Squireme
Stay hydrated throughout your day with the Squireme anti-plastic bottle. Made from high quality, strong and lightweight borosilicate glass, Squireme bottles are BPA-free, phthalate-free and FDA approved. Suitable for hot or cold drinks, each bottle is environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Y1 PINE GREEN