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The Integration of Functionalism and Green Design Concepts in Nordic Furniture Design

Dan Xiao

Faculty of Art, Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics, Lanzhou 730101, Gansu, China.

*Corresponding author: Dan Xiao

Published: February 27, 2026

Abstract

Nordic designers advocate the design principle of "simplicity is beauty". Nordic furniture is renowned for its characteristics of simplicity, practicality, and environmental friendliness, with a focus on pragmatism and eco-friendliness. The green design concept of sustainable development is the essence of Nordic furniture design. By expounding the concepts of functionalism and green design, this paper summarizes the basic characteristics of Nordic furniture design in the 20th century, and combines specific cases of Nordic furniture design to analyze the specific manifestations of functionalist thinking and green design concepts in Nordic furniture design. Furthermore, it reveals that the integration of functionalism and green design in Nordic furniture can not only meet consumers' pursuit of a high-quality, healthy, and eco-friendly life, but also provide valuable experience and enlightenment for the sustainable development of the global furniture design industry.

Keyword

Nordic Furniture; Nordic Design; Functionalism; Green Design; Sustainable Development

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The Integration of Functionalism and Green Design Concepts in Nordic Furniture Design

How to cite this paper: Dan Xiao. (2026) The Integration of Functionalism and Green Design Concepts in Nordic Furniture DesignJournal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science10(2), 188-192.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2026.02.012