Finnish Design Shop Reviews 

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3.6

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Evaluating 69 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally appreciate the wide selection of beautiful Scandinavian design products and mention that items consistently arrive well packaged in protective materials to prevent any damage. Many people also find the online ordering process extremely smooth, straightforward, and easy to navigate for international purchases. Some reviewers were not happy with customer support, pointing out prolonged delivery delays, manufacturing defects, and a complete lack of response to urgent inquiries. A few other people also felt that receiving damaged goods, dealing with unexpected return fees, and waiting months for expensive orders created frustrating experiences.

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Product

Customers consistently note positive experiences with product, highlighting the exceptional quality,... See more

Delivery service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on delivery service, with many consumers praising fast shipping, clear... See more

Quality

Users describe positive interactions with quality, expressing high satisfaction and appreciation for items... See more

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Consumers experience mixed feelings regarding their orders, with some reviewers praising the smooth ordering... See more

Customer service

Customers had negative experiences with customer service, expressing deep frustration over unreturned emails... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The pieces are perfect! They're Lego heads for Christmas. Exactly as I hoped. However, the delivery was not straightforward and I think this process needs to be changed. I opted for delivery to a loca... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

An amazing selection of Nordic design (with a few other European ateliers included). The utility of the humble Finns, the understated yet stoic Swedes and the complex Danes (capable of executing bot... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've purchased quite a few items from Finnish Design Shop for my business, and home, both in Australia. The distance is no issue. I've always found Finnish Design Shop to be really easy to work with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely well packed in heavy duty bubble wrap. Crates, boxes, glass lamp all arrived in good condition. Customer service is also very prompt and efficient in answering any queries you may have. Pric... See more


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  1. Decoration and Interior Design Store

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Finnish Design Shop is the world’s largest online store specialized in Nordic design. Founded in 2004, we offer a wide array of design products from beloved brands such as Artek, Vitra, Muuto, Hay, Iittala, Marimekko and many more.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used, Incomplete Products Sold as New

In addition to missing parts in both units, the wall lights arrived in boxes that had clearly been opened before, were not properly sealed, and contained products that had already been used. Yet the outer shipping box was in perfect condition.

Unit 1: Two screws were missing. The two small plastic bags—one containing the mounting plate and 2 of the 4 screws, and the other containing a pair of gloves—had both been opened and were carelessly thrown into the bottom of the box. The light bulb had already been installed, and the mounting plate was visibly scratched, clearly showing that the product had been handled before it was shipped.

Unit 2: The mounting plate and all four screws were missing.

I did not pay for second-hand products with half of their components missing. The level of service is disgraceful. Selling used, incomplete products as new is completely unacceptable. I would strongly advise others to avoid this retailer.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for this experience with us which does not meet our standards. We're glad this has been resolved with our customer service team, and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust.

Best regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a terrible experience with this… receiving an order

I had a terrible experience with this shop. I bought an expensive product that didn't arrive. Customer service keeps on delaying the resolution of my case without proceeding to my refund nor unblocking the problem with the transportation company. It seems that they even blocked me on their chatbot to avoid dealing with my case. Absurd and unacceptable! Been waiting for a product for already 2 weeks within Europe. The product has been lost clearly and they don't seem to be proactive solving my issue and giving my refund. I'm the one writing to them almost every day to no resolution. I'm losing a lot of time, energy and the will to have a dreamy piece. They completely ruined my experience and willingness to buy again with them.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the experience, delays like this are not the standard we hold ourselves to. We are sorry for the frustration this has caused.

We understand the matter has been handled with our customer service team, but please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything still outstanding regarding your refund. We are here to help.

With kind regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsatisfied with their service

Unsatisfied with their service. They are claiming I used the item because there were some dog hairs on it. Sorry, I did not open the package in a sterile environment. ;) Could be easily removed (if they were not trying to rip their customers off), So they charged me for about 60€ in total. (!)

And all of this after having a delay in delivery for several months, which I had to follow up on myself.

Outrageous, never dealt with such a company before. Be warned of this company. CS did their best, but company rules are just ridiculous. I feel for them…

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Hi, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience, including the delay in delivery, we understand that was frustrating.

Our return policy requires that items are returned in unused, resalable condition. Unfortunately, the pet bed was returned with significant dog hair, which meant we were unable to resell it as new. This is why a partial charge was applied.

We understand this feels unfair, and we're sorry the overall experience has left you feeling this way.

With kind regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor experience

Very poor experience. To avoid

June 5, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, even though we're truly sorry to hear that your experience with us has been such a disappointing one and we sincerely apologize that.

We would really love to hear more about what went wrong so that we can help you and improve our service. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us so we can review your case.

With kind regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered an unusual poster

I ordered an unusual poster. I have never ordered art work on line, with any company before,as I prefer to see the colours, impact and size in person.
I was very impressed with the ease of the whole process.
Communication was clear.It arrived at a local collection point,(again a new method of delivery for me)ahead of schedule.
It was very well packaged, maybe a smaller box would be more efficient,as a poster tube was inside.
The poster was as elegant and retro as I had hoped.
It had a mat finish. Now, I liked that, but it might be useful to state the finish in the description.
I would recommend this company.
I was very happy with my purchase and would use them again....lots of stylish products.

May 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really disappointed with Finnish Design…

Really disappointed with Finnish Design Shop after being a loyal customer for years.

My parcel was marked as “signed for” despite no signature ever being obtained and the package not being handed to me personally. The courier threw it over my fence while I was out collecting my children from school and left it unattended outside the property.

Unfortunately my dog then chewed part of the bedding after it had been left outside unsecured. Had the parcel been delivered correctly, this would never have happened.

What frustrated me most was the lack of customer service. I contacted Finnish Design Shop twice over a two-week period through their website before eventually emailing them directly, but received no help or meaningful response. If they had replied sooner, I would have tried pursuing the matter directly with the delivery company instead.

The responses I eventually received from Nenna were dismissive and lacked any real customer care or attempt to help resolve the situation. Instead, the matter was simply brushed aside despite the false delivery information and poor handling of the parcel.

After years of shopping with them, this experience has been incredibly disappointing.

I am awaiting you to look at my case again after reading your reply.

April 14, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback, and we are sorry to hear about your experience.

According to the delivery information provided by the courier, the shipment was marked as delivered as "Met Customer". We understand the situation has nevertheless been very frustrating, and we are currently investigating the matter further with the shipping company based on the message we received from you.

We will get back to you as soon as we have received additional information from the courier.

With best regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

EU plug supplied (Australian website)

Unlike other electrical items on the Australian website (en-au, charged in AUD) this item did not indicate that it had an EU plug. Obviously it was silly of me to assume that, given it was being sold in Australia and didn't specify otherwise, it would have an Australian plug. The actual plug is one of those interchangeable ones but sadly, despite this, only an EU plug was supplied, and it seems an AU one is pretty impossible to buy on its own. Also pretty much negates the saving I made. I realise I probably should have checked, but perhaps they should make this clear when selling to Australia.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your disappointment and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

We acknowledge that the product information could have been clearer regarding the supplied plug type, especially on our Australian website. We will forward your feedback internally as we continuously work to improve the clarity of our product information for international customers.

With best regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The shop do not have control

The shop do not have control of their delivery service!
I was directed to a GLS shop that did not exist. I took contact with customer service to solve the issue. They gave me an address of another depot. I went there only to be told the order/package had been returned to the shop 10 days earlier. They are not in control of their value chain. A disgrace

May 4, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback, and we are very sorry for this experience.

We received conflicting updates regarding the shipment status and sincerely apologize that the information provided to you was incorrect. We have shared your feedback with the carrier and will review this case with them carefully.

Our customer service team has received your message and will contact you directly to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and for bringing this to our attention.

Best regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and great customer service!

I was so happy to find these mugs in a store, new. We had received some as a wedding gift 25 years ago and they are my husband's go-to for coffee. Over the years, our collection has dwindled and I have only managed to find used replacements at much higher prices. Unfortunately, one item broke in transit and we were offered either refund or replacement. We chose refund and received it without issue.

April 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non-existent customer service

I have purchased a 100 CHF cushion cover that has broken down, the fabric is fraying and unraveling, with multiple loose threads and visible fiber shedding. The structure of the textile is compromised, creating holes and exposed inner fibers.
I have raised the concern with customer service but had absolutely no response. The have sent an email asking how did they do to which I have replied that rather poorly as I had no response. I have raised the concern again but had no response again just asking for feedback which I have again provided.
This is unacceptable to be honest as the products are expensive and should be of a good quality.

March 29, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience.

We sincerely apologize if it has seemed that your messages have gone unanswered. Our records show that we have responded to you on March 31st — it is of course possible that our message did not reach you, and we’re sorry for any confusion this may have caused.

According to our records, the cushion cover was purchased approximately two years ago, which means it is unfortunately outside the warranty period. As we are unable to verify how the product has been used or maintained over time, we cannot assess the cause of the issue in this case.

We understand your disappointment, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

With best regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this piece

Love this piece! I’m using it as a bedside table and it’s perfect. Minimal parts and easy to assemble the feet, it came with wheels or standard feet. Perfect size and looks so good.

April 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Repeat customer, excellent experience

I’ve had a very good experience with Finnish Design Shop. The ordering process was smooth, communication was clear, and everything felt well organised from confirmation through to shipping. I’ve returned to order from them again, which says a lot. Beautiful product selection and a professional overall service. Very happy to recommend.

April 16, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken product, no replacement or refund.

Ordered a wooden stool in November. It arrived with one of the legs snapped. Was told I would receive a replacement. Have emailed many times and the replacement has not arrived. At the same time, I noticed the same stool on sale on the site with a two week delivery estimate.

April 5, 2026
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Reply from Finnish Design Shop

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience.

We would like to look into this and make sure the situation is resolved as quickly as possible.
Could you please contact our customer service team again with your order details?

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we sort this out.

With best regards,
Pia-Noora / Finnish Design Shop

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