Hem Stories
Made by: Factory 002 —
There is a secret that sits at the heart of the Norwegian Olympic skiing town of Lillehammer — an old textiles mill that has the design world clamouring to cover its furniture, Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik.
Soft Leather —
Durable and Luxurious
Products made from leather are some of the most durable around — with proper care and treatment, they can last a lifetime. To celebrate the launch of Staffan Holm’s Udon Chair, upholstered with Scandinavian leather, we’re taking a closer look at the characteristics of this reliable and exclusive material. Join us as we turn to its source by visiting Elmo, the producer of our Soft Leather.
Made by:
Factory 001 - The Hem Throws
We've recently spent a day at one of our most trusted manufacturers in Lithuania to let you peek into the production process of Hem throws, step by step.
Behind the Scenes —
Visiting the Max Table Factory
We took a journey to a remote industrial estate on the outskirts of Padua, in the north east of Italy, to visit the birthplace of the new Max Table, designed by Max Lamb for Hem.
An Icon in the Making — Building the Yellow Counter
For the opening of Hem's new Stockholm Headquarter, Hem commissioned design studio Soft Baroque to create a custom-made counter, to serve as a centre-piece to the spaces entrance area. The sulfur yellow counter stands in contrast to the offices raw, cold, concrete space, blurring lines between hard and soft, bright and dark.
Unveiling the New Hem HQ during Stockholm Design Week 2020
During Stockholm Design Week, we unveil our new Stockholm HQ, a freshly renovated office space in central Stockholm.