Creator of some of the most internationally renowned objects in contemporary Swedish design today, grew up close to the Artic circle in the very north of Sweden. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of pure form mixed with a never ending curiosity for new materials and technology. Always trying to work in a cross-disciplinary way, she invents and renews typologies in industrial, furniture and object design.
Monica Förster, one of the top names within Swedish design, has created some of the future’s classic designs. Monica Förster Design Studio is based in Stockholm and works on an international level with companies such as Volvo, Tecno, Alessi, Cappellini, Poltrona Frau, De Padova, Bernhardt, Whirlpool, Georg Jensen, Eric Joergensen, Offecct and Rörstrand.
Since 2015 , Monica works as a creative advisor for a number of companies in the design industry. She sees the importance of maintaining and developing tradition by creating furniture and objects with a modern cut in old craft techniques.
Monica has also been involved in launching the recognized Bosnian company Zanat, listed for UNESCO World Heritage Site. She strives to move the company on an international market, working with the vision, and initiating new collaborations.
She has been awarded many Swedish and international awards as the Designer of the Year and the prestigious Sweden’s Architect Association Award, The Golden Chair. Her work has been exhibited all over the world in museums and institutions such as Moma NY and VA Museum, London. Monica Förster has also been represented in The International Design Yearbook.
Photographer Camilla Lindqvist
http://www.monicaforster.se
Bruno + 35 Mathsson Prize Winners @ Sven-Harrys konstmuseum
26th January – 7th April 2024 For the first time, Bruno Mathsson’s timeless furniture is …
Dorotea design by Monica Förster is awarded German Design Award 2024
Dorotea is awarded German Design Award 2024 Winner in the category “Excellent Product Design – …
Stella candlestick is made of sand-cast aluminium design by Monica Förster – SMD Design
Now we are launching the electric candle holder STELLA! The candlestick is designed by one …
Stream bench has an exciting design with several beautiful angles and details by Monica Förster – SMD Design
Stream has an exciting design with several beautiful angles and details. The name comes from …
Three elements, a meeting of proportions and balances design by Monica Förster Design Studio – Tacchini
An important wooden base, an almost suspended marble top and a central leg that runs …
Pointe table is a design statement of ballet-like elegance by Monica Förster Design Studio – Zanat
Pointe table is a design statement of ballet-like elegance expressed in a graceful, multifunctional object …
The Dorotea cutlery creates interesting shapes in the space between items, that was the starting point for the expanded collection by Monica Förster – Gense
We have drawn inspiration from the shapes between the Dorotea Cutlery to create a new …
Orrefors will launch Reed – a series of exclusive vases created by designer Monica Förster
In April 2023 Orrefors will launch Reed – a series of exclusive vases created by …
Reed is a new series of vases designed for Orrefors by leading Swedish designer Monica Förster @ Wetterling Gallery
Reed is a new series of vases designed for Orrefors by leading Swedish designer Monica …
Shell is an acoustic pendant design by Monica Förster – okko
Shell is an acoustic pendant, a sculptural piece of sound absorbing art, constructed of several …
Monica Förster Design Studio has been awarded one of Europes most prestigious design awards AW Designer of The Year 2023
We are very honoured to let you know that Monica Förster Design Studio has been …
The inspiration of Four Elements collection is the nature of northern Sweden by Monica Förster Design Studio – Marrakech
In “The Four Elements” a northern color palette is combined with a modernist form. The …
Savannah Petit by Monia Förster – Smaller in size and new materials – Fredericia
With a focus on craftsmanship, texture, and natural materials, Savannah invites with its open and …
Tips for the upcoming Christmas-holiday: Monica Förster Bruno Mathsson prize 2021 @ Vandalorum
The exhibition “Monica Förster Bruno Mathsson prize 2021” will be shown from November 20th 2021 …
Shell Acoustic Pendant design by Monica Förster Design Studio – OKKO
Shell Acoustic Pendant * Year Completed: 2021 * Design: Monica Förster Design Studio * Creative …
Exhibition Carving a Love Story @ Villa San Michele on Capri by Monica Förster
The exhibition “Carving a Love Story” will be shown from August 27th to September 26th …
Monica Förster is honoured by the Bruno Mathsson Award 2021
The 2021 Bruno Mathsson winner is the Swedish designer Monica Förster. The Bruno Mathsson Prize …
Tucano Desk by Monica Förster for Zanotta Awarded Best of Year Product Winner by Interior Design New York
Tucano Design Monica Förster – 2020 Tucano Desk for Zanotta Awarded Best of Year Product …
Panda is characterised by organic curves and a compact shape by Monica Förster
Panda, a new seating range by Monica Förster. Panda is characterised by organic curves and …
The intention of this family of room dividers is to create thin walls of greenery by Monica Förster
Garden Frame, SMD Design. The intention of this family of room dividers is to create …
Suit – Exclusive elegance with a unique form by Monica Förster – Artifort
“I sometimes say that I’m not interested in form, but that may not be entirely …
Savannah light by Monica Förster – Erik Jørgensen
During 3 Days of Design 2020, Erik Jørgensen and Monica Förster will be launching Savannah …
Iconic Awards 2019 – Innovative Interior Winner = Monica Förster
ICONIC AWARDS 2019 – INNOVATIVE INTERIOR WINNER Sana chair for Zanat, is an elegant and …
Tunes by Monica Förster – Georg Jensen
Tunes Tunes low candle holder Tunes high candle holder Tunes candelabra Tunes is a new …
Matrix by Monica Förster – Georg Jensen
Matrix Matrix vases Matrix bowls Matrix serving tray Matrix is a new Art Deco-inspired home …
10xdesignstories with Monica Förster
Design Stories Design Stories takes an inquisitive dive into current Swedish contemporary design in which …
Retreat by Monica Förster – Fogia
Retreat is a timeless modular sofa made to withstand passing trends. Bold yet soft, Retreat …
Pond by Monica Förster – Swedese
Design Monica Förster Monica Förster’s popular Pond table now comes with three new ash tops, …
ZANAT’s craft listed by UNESCO
Four years ago Monica Förster was appointed as Creative Director of Bosnian furniture company Zanat. …
Nomination Best furniture 2017
Pond – Nomination Best furniture 2017 The contrasting materials and structures enhance the organic shapes …
Armchair Hug – Swedese
Armchair Hug, design Monica Förster Hug is designed by Monica Förster to be a subtle …
Collaborative Conversation #4: Monica Förster
During the Stockholm Design Week, Bolon revealed new innovations guaranteed to inspire the design of …
Pond by Monica Förster – Swedese
Table Pond, design Monica Förster The contrasting materials and structures enhance the organic shapes that …
Sheer by Monica Förster – Offecct
Monica Förster’s Sheer chair was developed with the ambition to create a chair that is as …
Coffeebean by Monica Förster – Swedese
Table Coffee Bean, design Monica Förster When designing Coffee Bean, Monica Förster sought inspiration in …
Guest by Monica Förster – Swedese
Armchair Guest, design Monica Förster Monica Förster’s Guest is easily recognized by its distinct use …
Wood by Monica Förster – Swedese
Sofa Wood, design Monica Förster Wood, designed by Monica Förster, is characterized by clear lines …
Bike by Monica Förster – Offecct
The inspiration for Monica Förster’s Bike chair for Offecct comes, as the name implies, from …
Beyond Black – Monica Förster
BEYOND BLACK BOSNIAN CRAFT MEETS SAMI SPIRIT AT JUS. 8 – 20TH FEBRUARY 2017 …
Sheer by Monica Förster – Offecct
SHEER by Monica Förster “The idea is simple: to create a chair that is as …
Bike by Monica Förster – Offecct
BIKE by Monica Förster “I developed this chair originally for the Bianchi bicycle café here …
Savannah table by Monica Förster – Erik Jørgensen
ERIK JØRGENSEN’S ICONIC SOFA GETS A MATCHING COFFEE TABLE In collaboration with Swedish designer Monica …
Vinnaren av Guldstolen 2015 – Monica Förster
Unna chair Unna is a stackable dining chair with soft, minimalistic, yet humanistic expression. The lightweight …
Studio Formex träffar Monica Förster
Studio Formex träffar Monica Förster… …en av Sveriges mest anlitade svenska formgivare ute i världen. …
Retreat is a timeless modular sofa design Monica Förster – Fogia
Retreat is a timeless modular sofa made to withstand passing trends. Bold yet soft, Retreat …
Savannah by Monica Förster – Erik Jørgensen
SAVANNAH Designed by Monica Förster The internationally renowned Swedish designer Monica Förster has joined forces …
Svenskt Tenn lanserar nya produkter
Svenskt Tenn lanserar nya produkter av fem nutida svenska formgivare Svenskt Tenn fortsätter att samarbeta …
Lullaby by Monica Förster – Lightyears
Taking inspiration from shaping techniques of the acclaimed sculptor Isamu Noguchi, we have created a …
Swedish Design Goes Milano
A collaboration between Business Sweden, Visit Sweden & Svensk Form @ La Posteria, Via Sacchi …
Archipelago D502 is a system of upholstered seats designed by Monica Förster Design Studio for Tecno
Archipelago D502 is a system of upholstered seats designed by Monica Förster Design Studio for …
Finally! Monica Förster’s book will be launched…
Finally! Monica Förster’s book will be launched at the Stockholm Furniture Fair Monica Förster’s first …
Stjärnporträtt 2010 @ Form/Design Center
Sommarens utställningar på Form/Design Center Stjärnporträtt 24 juni – 29 augusti 2010 “Design – ordet …
Antelope by Monica Förster – Swedese
Antelope wooden chair in solid ash wood with upholstered seat in fabric or leather. Antelope …