Monica Förster

Monica Förster is one of Sweden’s most influential contemporary designers, celebrated for her ability to fuse pure form with emotional clarity. Based in Stockholm, Förster’s work spans industrial design, furniture, and objects—each piece rooted in curiosity, innovation, and a deep respect for material and function.

Her design language is strong yet restrained, poetic yet purposeful. Förster avoids excess, instead favoring timeless silhouettes and refined detail that invite quiet reflection. With a cross-disciplinary approach, she has collaborated with leading global brands such as Alessi, Georg Jensen, Offecct, and Volvo—bringing Scandinavian sensibility into a wide range of industries.

Among her most iconic creations is the Suit Chair for Artifort—a sculptural seating piece defined by its fluid, almost tailored form. Inspired by the silhouette of a well-fitted blazer, the chair combines elegance with comfort, wrapping the body in a soft, continuous gesture. It exemplifies Förster’s design ethos: minimal, sensual, and human-centered.

Monica Förster’s work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and other major institutions worldwide. Her designs transcend trends, offering a vision of contemporary living that is calm, intelligent, and enduring.