Garden picnic

Invite friends and family to an irresistable picnic where colourful textiles, soft seating areas and Italian influences create a festive atmosphere. Find all the inspiration you need for this summer's outdoor celebrations.

Playful design

This summer’s collection and exhibition by Margherita Maccapani Missoni reflects her characteristically eclectic and playful style. A recurring theme is the picnic – an event that, according to Margherita, manifests the easy-going and relaxed Italian attitude.

Cushions and throws

The key to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is to not skimp on cushions, throws and rugs in different colours, shapes and sizes. These are ideal for comfortable seating and can also keep guests warm on chilly evenings. The playful heart-shaped cushions, in prints by Josef Frank, are hand-sewn and based on an idea and vision by Margherita Maccapani Missoni for the summer 2023 collection.

“I love making picnics an event and like to go all in. Low tables, a sea of cushions and throws, well-stocked baskets and colourful table settings are the key to creating an inviting environment.”

Margherita Maccapani Missoni

An oasis under the oak trees

The summer picnic at Svenskt Tenn is a contemporary version of a garden setting that Estrid Ericson created in her summer house. She used a slate tabletop which she placed on a rough oak stump. Stones with straw plaited cushions were made to act as chairs and a mattress, upholstered in Josef Frank’s Aristidia print was placed under the oak.

The heart-shaped cushions are available in different prints by Josef Frank.

Cushion Heart With Frill

Vary your vases

Just like Svenskt Tenn’s founder, Estrid Ericson, Margherita loves to arrange flowers in drinking glasses. The Fantasia and Goto glasses are new to Svenskt Tenn’s range, and designed by Marie Brandolini, the founder of Laguna B in Italy. They are handcrafted in Murano and can be used both as drinking glasses and as vases.

Shop the glasses

Margherita is not only my name, but an eternal source of inspiration. It is part of who I am – my botanical alter-ego.”

Margherita Maccapani Missoni

Summery porcelain

The Daisy-like Marguerite flower has become Margherita Maccapani Missoni’s signature – a symbol that stands both for her name and her creative designs. For Svenskt Tenn’s summer 2023 collection, she has created a set of personal porcelain: an inverted marguerite as a plate and side dish, handcrafted by Ceramica Pinto in Vietri Sul Mare, Italy.