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3 Days of Design, one of the world’s most exciting furniture and design events, returns to Copenhagen from June 12-14, 2024.
With over 250 exhibitors, this festival invites guests from around the globe to discover new and iconic furniture, lighting, accessories, innovative materials, and more. The event unfolds in showrooms, shops, streets, galleries, and various other venues throughout Denmark's capital.
We are thrilled to share our 3 Days of Design CULT Guide, offering an overview of where to find our partners and much more!
Richard Munao Founder and Director, Cult
&Tradition
Carl Hansen & Søn
Fredericia
Fritz Hansen
GUBI
HAY
Karakter
Louis Poulsen
Mater
Montana
Nanimarquina
Nemo
PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED
PP Møbler
Softline
Vipp
Wendelbo
Here we present a list of international brand partners participating at 3 Days of Design. Click on the brand to the left to go direct to our overview of their planned activities or scroll through this guide to view all.
17 brands
Covers locations, news & events.
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&Tradition invites you to join its global community through an immersive exhibition in its Copenhagen home. Introducing new products and a new classic designer to their roster, this curated experience presents their network in a culmination of international design. Be guided through a collection infused with character and unique expression, reaffirming their commitment to preserve icons of the past while creating the classics of tomorrow. In addition, guests are encouraged to dine as part of the Quarter Past Noon community in the Lille Petra café, with a menu featuring dishes from their travels throughout the year. From New York to Oslo, London to Shanghai.
Carl Hansen & Søn invites you to explore ligthing and furniture novelties by Hans J. Wegner, Rikke Frost, Børge Mogensen, Henning Koppel and Kaare Klint. The flagship store in the heart of Copenhagen will be transformed into the exhibition "Shaping the Future" highlighting the 110th anniversary of Wegner, while the courtyard will feature outdoor news by EOOS and Gudmundur Ludvik.
Location
Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship Showroom Bredgade 21-23
1260 Copenhagen
Visit Carl Hansen & Søn to explore new lighting and furniture launches by Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint, Rikke Frost, Vilhelm Lauritzen and Henning Koppel while celebrating the 110th anniversary of Hans J. Wegner. In the courtyard, you can discover outdoor novelties by EOOS and Gudmundur Ludvik.
June 12—14
Location Bredgade 21-23 1260 Copenhagen
Opening hours
June 12—13 10am to 6pm
June 14 10am to 7pm
Welcome to the showroom, presenting a unique perspective on modern collaboration spaces and atmospheric residential and hospitality interiors. Discover new and reintroduced creations from designers such as Jasper Morrison, Barber Osgerby, Damian Williamson, Nanna Ditzel, Kaare Klint and Børge Mogensen, and exciting previews and everlasting icons. Immerse yourself in the Fredericia legacy and its deeply rooted values through a dedicated craft exhibition that delves into the techniques of crafting the icons that have proven themselves through generations. At Fredericia, the dedication to precision, sustainability, and craftsmanship is evident in every piece, which embraces the art of patience and the pursuit of excellence.
Location Fredericia Showroom Løvstræde 1 1152 Copenhagen Events Click here for event program
Fritz Hansen presents “Islands of Wellbeing”: extraordinary exhibitions showcasing design in modern architecture at Copenhagen’s most exciting new harbourside destinations. In settings reflecting the interconnectedness of design and architecture, experience the art of outdoor lounging, a new world of welcoming hospitality, and explore inviting workplace inspiration – all set in the city’s most daring new architecture. Join the Fritz Hansen celebration of extraordinary design and architecture with outdoor lounge areas, novelties, previews, expert panel talks, events, and much more at this year’s 3daysofdesign.
Location
The Growth House
Ekvipagemestervej 18 1438 Copenhagen
Events
Click here for event program
TACTILE ENCOUNTERS | GUBI invites visitors to discover and explore the intersection of color and texture – the point where shade and surface meet, and the emotions they inspire as a result. Alongside new furniture and lighting editions from the likes of Pierre Paulin and Mathieu Matégot, GUBI unveils fresh material thinking from contemporary studios including Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt and GamFratesi in a colorful and graphic display. Revered Italian fabric house Dedar and sustainable leather specialists at Sørensen Leather collaborate with GUBI to showcase a tactile textile and leather installation. And, for Unicef, GUBI presents a collaboration featuring its iconic Pacha Lounge Chair in surplus fabrics in support of children worldwide.
Location GUBI Flagship Showroom Orientkaj 18-20 2150 Copenhagen
HAY will showcase their latest launches as well as previews of upcoming collections.
Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories for modern living, HAY’s vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented, curious, and courageous designers. Through our commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes, HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.
Location
HAY House
Østergade 61
1100 Copenhagen
Join us at Galerie Mikael Andersen, nestled in the historic street Bredgade in the heart of Copenhagen, to celebrate the visionary works of some of the most influential designers of the past century. The showcase features reissued lamps by the renowned 1970s Italian sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti alongside mid-century masterpieces by Danish architect Bodil Kjær, and contemporary creations by Dutch designer Aldo Bakker.
Location
Galerie Mikael Andersen Bredgade 63 1260 Copenhagen Events
Thursday 13 June | 10:00 – 11:00 Morning coffee & croissants
Friday 14 June | 10:00 – 11:00 Morning coffee & croissants
Founded in 1874, the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen creates products that encompass the duality of design and light. Every detail in the design has a purpose. Every design starts and ends with light. Louis Poulsen offers a range of lighting aimed at the commercial and domestic lighting markets, with illumination and solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. In close partnership with designers, architects and other talents like Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, Alfred Homann, Louise Campbell and Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen has established itself as one of the key global suppliers of architectural and decorative lighting and has a global presence with showrooms world wide.
Location
Louis Poulsen HQ
Kuglegårdsvej 19-23
1434 Copenhagen
Return to Nature | A resource that starts and ends in nature. During 3daysofdesign Mater will launch their new biodegradable furniture collection ALDER by Patricia Urquiola. The Alder collection is made of biodegradable plastic mixed with either coffee or wood waste. All natural materials that can eventually return to nature. For the presentation at 3daysofdesign, Mater and Patricia Urquiola have teamed up with Danish studio Tableau to create a captivating, must-see installation that celebrates the use of natural materials in the design industry.
For this year's 3daysofdesign, Montana Furniture unveils exciting novelties at its Copenhagen-based venues, welcoming visitors into a world of vibrant hues. Under the theme 'Dream in Full Colour,' you are invited to explore playful spaces and discover comforting yet innovative interior colour schemes. Come by and be among the first to experience exclusive new launches, design collaborations, thought-provoking talks, a panel discussion, and a live broadcasted podcast. And don't miss out on this: Montana will be hosting a Backyard Party on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Be sure to register and join in on the festivities!
Location Skindergade 38 1159 Copenhagen
Events Wednesday 12 June | 20:00 – 24:00 Backyard Party
Nanimarquina is set to unveil its latest 2024 collections during 3daysofdesign at the Ruby Atelier Gallery, showcasing rugs as authentic artworks, going beyond their utilitarian nature. Among the highlights will be Colorado collection by Inga Sempé, new designs from the Chillida collection, as well as Wabisabi collection by Nani Marquina and Pearls collection by Sabine Finkenauer. The gallery will be transformed into a quasi-theatrical backdrop, seamlessly blending carefully selected pieces by nanimarquina. Curated by Openhouse and styled by Henriette Schou and Pernille Vest, the exhibit will present nanimarquina and Expormim in an elevated setting, showcasing them as curated pieces.
Location
RUBY ATELIER Amaliegade 6 1256 Copenhagen Events
Thursday 13 June | 16:00 – 16:45 In conversation with Inga Sempe
From 12 to 14 June 2024, Nemo Lighting is pleased to join 3daysofdesign in its showroom in the centre of Copenhagen. After showcasing new designs by Lina Bo Bardi and Álvaro Siza at the vibrant Milan Design Week 2024, Nemo Lighting welcomes visitors to discover the eclectic spirit of its catalogue, always characterised by a strong search for balance between tradition and innovation. In the true eclectic spirit of the company, Nemo Lighting is pleased to invite ETEL to celebrate the connection between Italian and Brazilian design in Denmark and to exhibit the NATURALIA Collection by Patricia Urquiola.
Location
Store
Kongensgade 118
1264 Copenhagen
PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED will be showing novelties and their full design collection at their new permanent showroom situated in the middle of Frederiksstaden, the old centre of the city.
Location
PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED Flagship Showroom Esplanaden 2 1263 Copenhagen
PP Møbler is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Hans J. Wegner's masterpiece the pp501 Round Chair, which marked the breakthrough for Hans J. Wegner personally as well as for Danish design exports in general and became known simply as The Chair.
Location
PP Møbler Flagship Showroom Bryggernes Plads 11 1799 Copenhagen Events
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At 3daysofdesign, SOFTLINE will take over the raw and rustic venue PRESSEN in Central Copenhagen and turn it into an inspiring design universe filled with new releases: lounge chairs, sofas, modular sofas, sofa beds and even an alcove system. All designed, developed, and produced in Denmark. SOFTLINE will also bring new and exciting textiles and colours, carefully selected to inspire, and spark your creativity, so you can find the mix of furniture, fabrics, and style that matches your vision.
For 3daysofdesign 2024, Vipp celebrates its 85 year anniversary with a special exhibition dedicated to the brand’s heritage in design and metalwork.
The showrooms at Vipp headquarters have undergone a great transformation for the occasion of 3daysofdesign. Discover the new V3 aluminum kitchen and get an exclusive preview of upcoming Vipp designs and novelty upholsteries, including a new furniture duo for the Open-Air collection, as well as a long anticipated stainless-steel bin and accessory collection.
Location Ny Østergade 34 1101 Copenhagen
During 3daysofdesign, Wendelbo and Paper Collective join forces in a collaborative exhibition. Hosted within Wendelbo’s recently unveiled showroom this exhibition serves as a platform to showcase both new and established designers from Wendelbo's curated portfolio. With a deliberate nod to Wendelbo's rich history of upholstery traditions, the exhibition features a selection of distinctive artworks, delicately printed on fabrics handpicked from Wendelbo’s fabric collection. Each piece embodies the intertwining threads of creativity and tactile sensibility, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the interplay of texture, design, and art.
Location
Bredgade 65, 2 TH 1260
Copenhagen
Events
Wednesday 12 June | 17:00 – 21:00
Wendelbo House Party
A summary of the top non-branded exhibitions to visit throughout the city this year!
Click on an image to go to our Copenhagen map and view location details, and read on for our top four picks.
From top left: Aesop 'Aromatorium', Dedar x GUBI, FRAMING, Georg Jensen, Kvadrat 'ReThink', Maharam, Plastiz ' TRANSCENDENCE', Sony ' House Of Design', Tom Fereday 'Design / Dialogue'
From 12 – 14 June, you are warmly invited to discover the multi-sensorial Aromatorium as part of the fair’s newest exhibition concept, TRANSCENDENCE. Through a laboratory-like contraption of tubes and funnels, the Aromatorium piques your curiosity—and allows you to experience our unconventional Eaux de Parfum in a refreshing manner. During 3daysofdesign, Aesop is showcasing the unique architecture of its three Copenhagen stores, including the newly opened Aesop Kronprinsensgade. Aesop is also partnering with Fredericia: a family-owned and B Corp-certified design company based in Copenhagen, exhibiting select pieces from the Danish design brand—including the limited-edition chair by Nanna Ditzel, ‘Chaconia’, on display at Aesop Nyhavn.
For locations, please reference our Cult Interactive Copenhagen Google Map >
Tom Fereday presents his latest collection of furniture editions as part of exhibition Design / Dialogue in collaboration with Ark Journal; presented in the industrial Pakhus 11 building.
For locations, please reference our Cult Interactive Copenhagen Google Map >
Join for this year’s 3daysofdesign where Kvadrat will present ReThink. After six successful editions of Kvadrat Design Projects, the seventh edition reflects on the theme of sustainability. You are invited to immerse yourself in an expressive exhibition at the Copenhagen showroom, showcasing the work of 12 designers, artists, and architects from Iceland to Venezuela, Beijing to Brooklyn, and what responsible design means to them through working with Kvadrat’s recycled, regenerative, and circular materials.
For locations, please reference our Cult Interactive Copenhagen Google Map >
For 3daysofdesign, Dedar brings in the expressive power of colours, patterns, precious fibre yarns and know-how to the Nordic interior lifestyle. On this occasion, Dedar presents a special collaboration with GUBI, featuring a tactile textile installation with the new tiger motifs of the collection in their iconic fauve colour and paying homage to the most hypnotic and majestic creature on velvets endowed with a strong personality and expressive power. In the artistic surrounding of Elhanati’s jewellery atelier, Dedar and Durup create a universe of light, an immersion in faceted and textural white that has the energy of dawn with White Writings fabrics and gives life to a grand abstract narrative that embraces both brands’ identities.
For locations, please reference our Cult Interactive Copenhagen Google Map >
The map includes five layers, which can be turned on and off, including:
An overview of our brand partners with showrooms in Copenhagen. These showrooms will be activated during 3 Days of Design and are worth visiting!
2. INSTALLATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
An overview of Cult brands who are presenting installations throughout Copenhagen city, along with other must-see installations.
3. CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Must see galleries, shops and architectural highlights in Copenhagen.
4.
Our top picks for a refreshing aperitif, a delectable Danish pastry, a fresh green juice or a hearty serving of smørrebrød.
5. FASHION & DESIGN
Must see fashion boutiques and design destinations scattered around the city.
Make sure you’re following @cultdesignau on Instagram to watch our recaps from 3 Days of Design 2024!
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@andtradition
@carlhansenandson
@fredericiafurniture
@fritzhansen
@gubiofficial @haydesign
@karaktercopenhagen
@materdesign
@montanafurniture
@nanimarquina_official
@nemolighting
@pleasewaittobeseated
@ppmobler
@softlinefurniture
@vipp @wendelbodk
@3daysofdesign
Thank you for reviewing the 3 Days of Design CULT Guide.
Please confirm any interview requests immediately to andrear@cultdesign.com.au or ben@cultdesign.com.au.
We look forward to seeing you there!
