The exhibition’s time frame ends in 1980, but the Scandinavian-American design story does not stop there. One big example Tigerman points out: The 1985 opening of the first U.S. Ikea store.

Americans value practicality, independence, and the idea of home as a place of comfort and purpose. These principles align closely with the foundations of Scandinavian design.

Scandinavian Center Programs. Check back soon for more information about the CLU Scandinavian roots and our partnership with the Sandinavian Center. Visit the offiical Scandinavian American Cutlural ...