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A tasting flight of Scandinavian design: Retro-cool, pristine and not only about Ikea
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A sunbathing deck and diving stairs in Kristiansand, Norway (left), and a view of the Oslo Opera House.
PHOTOS: ALISON DE SOUZA
Blame Ikea.
The Swedish furniture giant has exported a particular vision of Scandinavian design to the world – one dominated by pale wood, clean lines and a studied absence of clutter.
