The Danish approach to design – heavily influenced and characterized by Scandinavian and hygge design philosophies – is distinctive, humble, and makes generous use of nature and sustainable practices. The minimalist and mid-century designs from Denmark have stood the test of time, and have integrated well into the contemporary design scene as well. With an emphasis on utility and just the right amount of “pop” in aesthetics and color, Danish furniture continues to be sought after all over the world.
Here are six products we think do a great job of showing you what Danish design is all about.
Featured Image Credits: Unsplash
Designed by Danish designer Simon Legald, the Pad Lounge chair combines elegance, functionality, and brilliant use of materials to produce a chair that’s comfortable and streamlined. The oak veneer shell provide a look that’s strong yet light. The entire look is organic and warm and works well with the metal elements of the chair. This front padded chair works well in lounges and similar settings to give a casual yet sophisticated feel.
This craft-orientated, sculptural collection aims to visually and haptically translate the industrial processes in textile production. Technicolor is the result of a brilliant collaboration between Kvadrat and Peter Saville with the name relating to the spectrum of bold hues commonly used to mark flocks of sheep to keep things unique and exciting.
This carpet tile collection aims to provide us with the right perspective on natural and man-made systems, with the belief that due to their complexity and size, can only be perceived from a distance. The 5 designs: Planet, Earth, Network, Net and Cliffs enable you to specify an individual pattern or to use them in combination to create more dramatic floor effects.
During their globetrotting adventures, Designer Anna Vilhelmine Ebbesen and Art Director Vincent Van Duysen allowed elements of the past to combine with a vision of the future. This meeting of past, present, and future allowed them to create textiles that convey the vivid imagery of history viewed through the lens of today’s world. Each finish in this collection tells a story – from Peru and Japan to Morocco and Italy, the soft and tactile textures, crisp and papery surfaces with bold designs create an exciting blend of different materials with distressed finishes and dissolved patterns.
This cleverly designed table lamp by Poul Henningsen is based on the principle of a reflecting multi-shade system, creating harmonious and glare-free lighting. The shade design is based on a logarithmic spiral, with the centre of the light source placed at the spiral’s focal point. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, this table lamp is a great addition to your home if you’re looking for a neat Danish design piece.
This simple yet bold table was born out of a desire to create a flexible and light coffee table to enable better social interactions. The series has a subtle and understated expression and comes in three distinct shapes: a classic round table and two sizes of ovals.
