Tord Björklund (1939-2018) for IKEA years 1993 Pair of Sunne model armchairs, with stained beech wood structure and seat made of braided jute strips. Measurements 78 x 75 x 52 cm During his distinguished career, Tord Bjorklund left his mark in the design industry, creating a wide range of products for international companies, ranging from electronics to furniture . His most emblematic collaboration was with Sony, the Japanese technology giant, for which he devised the renowned Sony TC-D5 Pro II sound system in 1982. This equipment not only won the Innovation Award from the Consumer Electronics Association, but it has also become an object of desire among collectors and audio enthusiasts worldwide. Beyond her contributions to commercial design, Bjorklund shared her wisdom as a professor of industrial design at Lund University, marking generations of students. As an active member of the Association of Swedish Designers, his design excellence was recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious Industrial Design Prize awarded by the Swedish Foundation for the Promotion of Design in 1983. Although Tord Bjorklund left us in 2014, his influence endures. His vision and creativity continue to be a source of inspiration for designers around the world, perpetuating his status as an innovative and leading industrial designer.