The Art of Tableware
Where Scandinavian design elegance meets the French 'art de vivre'.
At Björka Design, the table is more than just a place to eat: it is a space for sharing, aesthetics, and emotion. Since 2013, we have been handpicking Nordic pieces that blend contemporary design, craftsmanship, and sustainability to create tables that tell a story.
Whether you are a gourmet restaurant, a boutique hotel, or a charming guest house, we offer bespoke support: interior design styling, sample shipping, and a curated selection tailored to your establishment’s unique identity.
And why not your own table?
Kattvik Design: Candle holders that make the difference
Our Kattvik candle holders embody both the elegance of Scandinavian design and the French art of entertaining. Already chosen by over 300 establishments across France, they bring an authentic and warm character to every table, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.
Far from the generic, mass-produced holders found everywhere else, Kattvik pieces are designed for those who wish to assert a bold, unique, and instantly recognizable visual identity. Built to last and to beautify, they create an intimate, polished ambiance that transforms a simple dinner into a memorable experience.
The light they diffuse is soft, living, and inviting—the kind that encourages guests to linger, to connect, and to return. A signature piece for establishments that understand that atmosphere isn't just claimed; it is built, detail by detail, night after night.
Kattvik Design: Bud vases, outdoor elegance
Designed for both terraces and interiors, Kattvik bud vases bring a touch of Scandinavian sophistication to your garden tables and lounge areas. Their slender, minimalist silhouette decorates without ever cluttering the space, encouraging conversation and conviviality around a refined floral setting that fades into the background to highlight what matters most: the shared moment. Whether for a sun-drenched terrace lunch or a dinner under the stars, the Kattvik bud vase provides that refined touch that distinguishes establishments truly attentive to their setting.
Their major innovation lies in the perfect balance between visual lightness and genuine stability. Thanks to their weighted base, they remain perfectly anchored at the center of your table, even in a summer breeze. Here, aesthetics and functionality are one.
Klong Interior: Patina Mini Oil Lamp
Designed by the Swedish duo Broberg & Ridderstråle, the Patina Mini oil lamp reimagines a classic object with a minimalist sophistication that lends it a rare presence on the table. Its carefully studied design blends safety with elegance: the flame is protected, handling is intuitive, and its silhouette is bold enough to stand alone as a decorative centerpiece. This is more than just a light source; it is a design piece that engages in a dialogue with its surroundings.
Its character evolves over time alongside your establishment: the natural metals gradually develop a unique patina, specific to each piece, offering every table an authentic and living charm that nothing can replicate. Equally at home in a classic interior with white linens as in a contemporary space with clean lines, the Patina Mini is an exceptional piece of remarkable versatility—designed to be as discreet as it is captivating.
Åry Trays: The nobility of birchwood since 1952
From the forests of Småland, Sweden, the Åry Trays workshop has upheld a tradition of woodworking excellence since 1952. In their ateliers, they don’t just produce tableware accessories: they hand-shape wood with a passion that has remained intact for generations. This demanding and mindful choice of material guarantees products that are lightweight, warm, and exceptionally durable—capable of withstanding intensive restaurant use, including dishwashers, without ever losing their beauty.
Beyond their core collections, Åry Trays stands as a true creative partner for the most discerning establishments. The workshop offers a bespoke service, allowing you to integrate your own designs, patterns, or logos directly onto the wooden pieces, transforming every tray into a unique object that reflects and reinforces your brand identity.
Orrefors: The brilliance of crystal, reimagined
World-renowned for its excellence in glasswork, the Swedish house Orrefors offers, through its candle holders, a striking contemporary reinterpretation of traditional cut glass. Far from a mere aesthetic update, each piece is a true artistic statement: meticulously crafted geometric patterns play with light in unpredictable ways, generating shifting reflections and flashes within the crystal that evolve throughout the evening, guided by the flickering candles and the movement around the table. Each holder is thus alive, never quite the same as it was a moment before.
Their slender silhouettes enhance this luminous effect while lending them a commanding presence on the table, without ever weighing it down. Available in various sizes and shapes, they adapt to any table setting and every style of establishment.
Kosta Boda: When glass becomes snow
Some objects transcend decades without ever aging, because they have touched something universal and timeless. The Kosta Boda Snowball is one of them. Created in 1973 by designer Ann Wolff, this iconic candle holder has illuminated the world’s finest tables for over fifty years. With more than 15 million pieces sold worldwide, its success speaks louder than words about the emotional power of this exceptional object.
With its organic surface that appears as if sculpted from fresh snow, the Snowball evokes the snow lanterns of a Nordic childhood while softly lighting the most elegant of evenings. This unique ability to blend nostalgia with modernity, poetry with sophistication, makes it an instantly recognizable visual signature—a powerful identity marker for your establishment.
Design Broman: When a paperclip becomes a design icon
Scandinavian design has a long-standing tradition of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, revealing beauty and ingenuity where no one else thinks to look. This is the very essence of the Design Broman story. In 2002, a simple paperclip twisted in the hands of Björn Broman sparked a bold idea: The Trombone, a bottle holder that has since become a design benchmark.
Crafted in Sweden from solid steel and finished with an eco-friendly powder coating, the Trombone reimagines wine presentation with an elegance and modularity that make it as practical as it is aesthetic. A piece that perfectly embodies the Design Broman philosophy, aesthetic, functional, and durable, it never fails to capture the eye of discerning guests at your tables.
The Art of Detail: The small objects that make all the difference
Often, it is these discreet pieces, those not noticed at first glance, that create the greatest surprise. Two signature objects perfectly illustrate this philosophy:
The Tilt butter knife reimagines table service with pure Scandinavian ingenuity. Thanks to a cleverly placed center of gravity in the handle, it tilts playfully without ever touching the tablecloth. The Tilt is far more than a knife: it is a conversation starter, an object that invites you to show it, test it, and talk about it.
The Gömma dish was specifically designed to elevate both storage and table service. Blending the chic coolness of steel with the warmth of a wooden knob, it enhances whatever it holds, be it butter, condiments, or desserts, transforming every serving into a carefully choreographed presentation.
Bespoke support for professionals
Beyond products, Björka Design stands for a shared vision alongside its partners: one where design helps create memorable moments, and where every detail reflects a sincere focus on the essentials. This approach appeals to discerning individuals and high-end hospitality professionals alike, rooted in a common conviction, that the beauty of a table is not a luxury, but a form of care extended to those who sit there.
Björka Design supports hotels, restaurants, guest houses, and any establishment looking to refine their guest experience. From sample shipping and interior styling advice to professional pricing and a selection perfectly tailored to the ambiance and values of your space: we are by your side at every step, with the commitment of a partner who knows and loves beautiful places.