Marriage Candle Holder

Since growing up on an island in the Stockholm archipelago, the sea and the stark environment have been a constant companion in Eva Schildt's artistic creativity. Since graduating in furniture and product design from Beckmans College of Design in 2001, Eva has designed everything from furniture and textiles to packaging and trade show exhibitions. She also works as an interior architect.

Eva Schildt is convinced that people do not change much over time. Instead, it is the surroundings that are in constant flux. This belief is something that reflects her design. With humility, Eva combines tradition with a small dose of modernity – a respectful provocation.

The materials and techniques vary; sometimes it is about craftsmanship, other times mass production. Inspired by nature, her design, which is often sculptural, has almost always included elements of both humor and multifunctionality.

Eva Schildt's playful approach to everyday life and her warm personality are recurring in her designs, which are now represented internationally. She is currently based in Stockholm, but has previously lived in Tokyo and collaborated with a number of Japanese companies.

Eva Schildt's works are represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg.

"Behind all design there is a person, an experience. People often have something to tell. If you really want to touch someone, you need to expose yourself without fear of being perceived as redundant," says Eva Schildt.