Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

1925 — 1997

A Swedish architect, Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist is remembered for the humanism she applied to design, and her ability to see beyond short-lived trends.  Among her most iconic pieces is the ‘Paradiset’ collection, from the Swedish word for Eden or Paradise. "I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone.”