Dan Svarth (b.1942) – Danish Furniture Designer
2023-04-17
Dan Svarth is a Danish designer. He studied at the Kunsthåndvrærkerskolen, Copenhagen, to 1967, furniture design, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, to 1969. Read More →
By Lassen – Danish Architecture and Furniture Design
2023-04-14
By Lassen, a Danish brand founded in 2008, honors the legacy of renowned architects Mogens and Flemming Lassen by creating iconic functionalist designs for future generations.Read More →
A Closer Look at Abstracta a Construction System
2023-04-12
The Abstracta Low Bookcase, designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1960s, features a modular system for constructing versatile metal structures for display and storage.Read More →
Edvard Kindt Larsen (1901 – 1982) Danish Architect Designer
2023-04-12
Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen were influential Danish designers, known for their furniture, silverware, and textiles, blending modern trends with quality craftsmanship between the 1930s and 1960s.Read More →
A Brief Overview of Carl Cristian Fjeringstad: Life and Legacy
2023-04-11
Carl Christian Fjerdingstad was a Norwegian designer born in Kristiansand and active in Blaricum (Norway), the Netherlands, and Paris. Carl Christian Fjerdingstad worked as a designer for Orfèvrerie Christofle in Paris and a silversmith for Henry van de Velde. His work combined French designs with the hammered surfaces and round shapes of Danish silverware.Read More →
Danish Modern – Traditional Materials, Organic Shapes
2023-04-07
Danish Modern From the 1950s onwards, this term, along with its Scandinavian and Swedish counterparts, was widely used to describe those aspects of Danish design that acknowledged some of the characteristics of Modernism but were distinguished by the use of more traditional materials, natural finishes, organic shapes, sculptural form, and a respect for craftsmanship.Read More →
Exploring Henning Koppel’s Contributions to Mid-Century Design
2023-03-25
Henning Koppel (1918-1981) was a Danish designer known for his sculptural silverware for Georg Jensen and various works in porcelain, glass, and lamps, emphasizing form over functionality.Read More →
The Legacy of Poul Kjærholm: A Master of Steel in Furniture Design
2023-02-25
Poul Kjærholm, an iconic Danish designer, revolutionized modern furniture with his innovative use of steel and minimalism, leaving a timeless legacy.Read More →
Lunning Prize (1951-1972) – a Showcase for Scandinavian Design
2023-01-09
The Lunning Prize, established in 1951, significantly promoted Scandinavian design by recognizing young talent, enhancing both individual careers and the international reputation of Nordic craftsmanship.Read More →
Arnold Krog (1856 – 1931) Danish Designer – Royal Copenhagen
2023-01-09
Arnold Krog (1856–1931) was a Danish architect, painter, and designer. He is remembered for his achievements as artistic director of Royal Copenhagen from 1884–1916. He introduced a new style with inspiration from Japanese imagery and European naturalism to the porcelain industry.Read More →