The name of the Swedish 17th century village Grythyttan refers to a place where pots are made, since "gryta" means pot, and "hytta" is a smelting-house or foundry. The only problem with this perfectly reasonable-sounding linguistic theory is that, as far as the historians know, no pots have ever been made in Grythyttan!
Don't be surprised if you see the Swedish Prime Minister or various other celebrities strolling by outside your window as you enjoy your meal at Grythyttan Inn. This is a very special inn and restaurant which attracts prominent visitors from all over the world, despite its location a 3 1/2 hours drive from Stockholm. When I visited Grythyttan for a three course dinner in summer 2005, a group of six Brazilian journalists wearing traditional party hats were enjoying a cray...
... better, but guess what -- the tranquil atmosphere of an authentic 360-year-old inn can't be denied. ...
Hans SandgrenJakobsen 'Trip Trap' chair; Globe Atmosphere globe lamp; Perm-Living wallpaper; Refer+ Staer1 Ice Chandelier' black; Innovation Splitback chair; Innovation Cassius Deluxe sofa; NEA Chrystallised Chair; NEA Cape chair; Johan Carpner/Kasthall carpet; Sport chair by Eero Koivisto (www.modobjects.net)
The Danish companies have for many years now been incorporated under the umbrella of the New York Royal Danish Consulate and offer one of the most impressive national exhibits throughout the show. Exhibiting are Atmosphere, Globes, Bobles, Carl Hansen & Son, Chatboard by Focus, Danish Crafts, Eilersen, Perm-Living, Frost Design, Hansen Living, Innovation, Lange Production, Le Klint, Mater Design, MILK - Holmris Office, Normann Copenhagen, Outstanding/Standinn, Refer+ Staer, Sk...