How much thought goes into designing the perfect recliner? Is that a light installation or a coat hanger? If you’ve ever been amazed by the functional elegance of Finnish household products and designs before, the Design Museum might intrigue you. Marimekko fabrics, furniture and even cutlery take on a different meaning at the museum. Curated over 145 years, the museum magnifies each step taken by the Finnish designers from their slow start to the boom of the 1950s and 1960s. Now, no matter where you look, you’re likely to spot a product inspired by a Finnish creation. Don’t be mistaken for this isn’t a boring history lesson but an interactive tour of how our way of life affects the bigger picture, even something as basic as a chair.

So take your time to flip through each item on display, the tens of thousands of ideas that have come to life in the hands of an inventor and hey, maybe the next brilliant innovation could come from you.