Our Story

Forma Nordica is a sister company of IDAL, one of Finland’s leading companies in antique, vintage, and retro furniture. With years of experience and a strong reputation in the secondary furniture market, IDAL has become a trusted reference point for carefully curated, high-quality pieces across Finland.

Building on this foundation, Forma Nordica was established to serve a more exclusive segment. While IDAL is known for its wide and diverse selection of antique, vintage, and retro furniture, Forma Nordica focuses on high-end design pieces and fine antiques, selected for their exceptional craftsmanship, historical value, and timeless aesthetics.

As part of the IDAL family, Forma Nordica shares the same core values of expertise, authenticity, and trust—offering a refined perspective on furniture where design heritage and quality take center stage.

At Forma Nordica, we specialize in rare and hard-to-find treasures of Nordic design. Each piece in our collection is second-hand, carefully selected for its timeless character, cultural heritage, and uniqueness. Our aim is not just to sell furniture, but to preserve and share the essence of Nordic design, where simplicity and craftsmanship meet lasting beauty.

Founded by three design enthusiasts – Emre, Azra, and Salih – Forma Nordica grew out of a shared passion for the aesthetics and philosophy of Nordic living. We are particularly inspired by Finnish design, with its purity of form and functionality, while also curating exceptional vintage pieces from Denmark and Sweden. Together, these traditions represent the very best of Nordic creativity and innovation.

What makes our collection truly special is the rarity of the items we source. Many of our pieces are hard to come by, sought after by collectors and design lovers alike. To find them, we go beyond showrooms and auctions – traveling across Finland when necessary, searching private collections, hidden markets, and unexpected places where unique treasures can be discovered. Every chair, table, or lamp carries a story – not only of the designer who created it but also of the homes and lives it has been part of over the years. By bringing these items to new owners, we ensure that these stories continue.

Our mission at Forma Nordica is to connect contemporary homes with these rare gems of Scandinavian design – to create spaces that feel both modern and timeless, practical yet full of history. We believe that good design is more than furniture; it is a way of living that values quality, beauty, and meaning.