Team Highlights
Explore the world of 3daysofdesign through our team’s curated highlights. From cutting-edge installations to breathtaking designs, experience the best of this year’s event.
Click on a team photo to unveil their favorite moments, or continue reading to discover all our top picks >
HAY House
Richard Munao, Founder & MD
Visiting HAY House is always a highlight of my trips to Copenhagen. This year’s 3daysofdesign was exceptional, showcasing a revamped HAY House that blends bold use of colour with Danish design sensibility and quality. The immersive exhibition, including upcoming launches, the ASICS collaboration, and the LOCALE 21 restaurant takeover of the fourth floor, beautifully illustrated HAY’s innovation and heritage.
Islands of Wellbeing
Fritz Hansen
Mathew Fowler, Sales Manager
Set against Copenhagen harbour, Fritz Hansen’s ‘ISLANDS OF WELLBEING’ showcased extraordinary design in visionary architecture for outdoor lounging, hospitality, and workspaces. The collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Cobe architects at Operaparken and Papirøen and the premiere of Fritz Hansen’s outdoor collection beautifully illustrated the future of wellbeing through innovative design.
PP Møbler Workshop Tour
Andrea Rolando, Marketing Manager
I’ve always been a big fan of PP Møbler’s work, so visiting their workshop was a real treat. I was blown away by the incredible craftsmanship behind shaping their products’ complex forms, something machines just can’t do alone. Watching the craftsmen work with each piece of wood, adapting to its unique grain and using their hands to perfect the shape, really showed me the irreplaceable value of their skill and dedication.
2024 Design Trends
Our team scoured the most exciting and unique activations during 3daysofdesign to bring you the latest and most innovative design trends that will shape the industry in the coming years. Explore now and stay ahead of the curve >
Between Tradition & Innovation
Drawing inspiration from the past while embracing the future, new releases featured a blend of reissued classic designs with innovative contemporary production techniques and finishes.
This Page // &Tradition RFH Chair & Daystak Side Chair both by Robin Day (top), Spanish Chair in dark brown leather by Børge Mogensen
Opposite Page // GUBI F300 Lounge Chair & T877 Side Table both by Pierre Paulin
Green-tech
Design brands are significantly investing in sustainability, culminating in Mater’s groundbreaking biodegradable blend, Matek®. This patented material and technology transform waste into a moldable raw material, showcasing a new era of eco-friendly innovation in the industry.
Danish Craftmanship
At PP Møbler & Fredericia, live furniture-making demonstrations highlighted the meticulous craftsmanship and dedication behind each piece. Skilled artisans carefully and thoughtfully constructed iconic designs, showcasing the time and effort involved.
This Page // PP Møbler showroom
Opposite Page // Fredericia showroom
Elevated Outdoor Living
Combining sophisticated design and durability, elevated outdoor living brings the comfort and style of indoor furnishings to patios, gardens, and terraces.
This Page // GUBI Showroom (top), Vipp Open-Air collection (bottom)
Opposite Page // Fritz Hansen Skagerak collection at Islands of Wellbeing
Creative Collaborations
Discover dynamic partnerships between leading brands and visionary creatives. This trend brings together innovative ideas and masterful craftsmanship, resulting in unique pieces that blend diverse perspectives and artistic flair.
This Page // Mads Nørgaard x Montana
Opposite Page // &Tradition ‘Studies of a Benchthe second hybrid art-design exhibition of its kind challenged conventional ideas of what constitutes the archetypal bench.
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&Tradition invited guests 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 presented their network in a culmination of international design. Guiding guests through a collection infused with character and unique expression, &Tradition reaffirmed their commitment to preserving icons of the past while creating the classics of tomorrow. In addition, guests were 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. Location
Carl Hansen & Søn invited guests to explore lighting and furniture novelties by Hans J. Wegner, Rikke Frost, Børge Mogensen, Henning Koppel and Kaare Klint. The flagship store in the heart of Copenhagen was transformed into the exhibition "Shaping the Future" highlighting the 110th anniversary of Wegner, while the courtyard featured outdoor news by EOOS and Gudmundur Ludvik.
Location
Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship Showroom Bredgade 21-23
1260 Copenhagen
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Visitors discovered new and reintroduced creations from designers such as Jasper Morrison, Barber Osgerby, Damian Williamson, Nanna Ditzel, Kaare Klint, and Børge Mogensen, along with exciting previews and timeless icons. They immersed themselves in the Fredericia legacy and its deeply rooted values through a dedicated craft exhibition that explored the techniques behind crafting the icons that have stood the test of time. At Fredericia, the commitment to precision, sustainability, and craftsmanship was evident in every piece, showcasing the art of patience and the pursuit of excellence.
Fritz Hansen presented ISLANDS OF WELLBEING - an exploration of extraordinary design in visionary architecture.
Over 12,000 visitors explored inspirational settings for hospitality, inviting workplace design, and saw the global premiere of Fritz Hansen’s extraordinary outdoor collection at Operaparken, Væksthuset and Papirøen – three incredible new harbourside destinations by Cobe architects.
Location
The Growth House Ekvipagemestervej 18 1438 Copenhagen
GUBI invited visitors to discover and explore the intersection of color and texture – the point where shade and surface met, and the emotions they inspired. Alongside new furniture and lighting editions from designers like Pierre Paulin and Mathieu Matégot, GUBI unveiled fresh material concepts from contemporary studios such as Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt and GamFratesi in a colorful and graphic display. The revered Italian fabric house Dedar and sustainable leather specialists at Sørensen Leather collaborated with GUBI to showcase a tactile textile and leather installation. Additionally, for UNICEF, GUBI presented a collaboration featuring its iconic Pacha Lounge Chair in surplus fabrics to support children worldwide.
Seating Goes Circular Beetle & Bat in recycled plastic
Setting the scene for guests at this year’s 3daysofdesign, HAY overhauled its flagship store, HAY House, located in an eighteenth-century building in the heart of Copenhagen.
HAY joined forces with Copenhagen’s new local favorite, LOCALE 21, to bring the best of casual Italian dining to HAY House. HAY curated products from all parts of its legacy to create the restaurant. Among others, guests dined with the Barro Collection by Rui Pereira, the Rey Collection by Bruno Rey for Dietiker in collaboration with HAY, STUDIO0405’s new Tiny Vase, and Marc Morro’s new Taburete 8 Bar Stool.
Location
HAY House
Østergade 61
1100 Copenhagen
Guests joined Karakter 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 featured 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
Exploring their longstanding heritage with exceptional lighting design, Louis Poulsen celebrated their 150th anniversary at this year’s 3daysofdesign.
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
During 3daysofdesign, Mater launched their new biodegradable furniture collection, ALDER, by Patricia Urquiola. The ALDER collection is made of biodegradable plastic mixed with either coffee or wood waste—natural materials that can eventually return to nature. For the presentation at 3daysofdesign, Mater and Patricia Urquiola teamed up with Danish studio Tableau to create a captivating, must-see installation that celebrated the use of natural materials in the design industry.
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For this year’s 3daysofdesign, Montana Furniture unveiled exciting novelties at its Copenhagen showroom, welcoming visitors into a world of vibrant hues. Under the theme ‘Dream in Full Colour,’ guests were invited to explore playful spaces and discover comforting yet innovative interior color schemes. Visitors had the opportunity to be among the first to experience exclusive new launches, design collaborations, thoughtprovoking talks, a panel discussion, and a live broadcasted podcast.
Location
Skindergade 38 1159 Copenhagen
Nanimarquina unveiled its latest 2024 collections during 3daysofdesign at the Ruby Atelier Gallery, showcasing rugs as authentic artworks, transcending their utilitarian nature. Among the highlights were the Colorado collection by Inga Sempé, new designs from the Chillida collection, the Wabisabi collection by Nani Marquina, and the Pearls collection by Sabine Finkenauer. The gallery was 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 presented Nanimarquina and Expormim in an elevated setting, showcasing them as curated pieces.
PP Møbler celebrated the 75th anniversary of Hans J. Wegner’s masterpiece, the pp501 Round Chair, which marked a significant breakthrough for Hans J. Wegner personally and for Danish design exports in general, becoming known simply as The Chair.
Location
PP Møbler Flagship Showroom Bryggernes Plads 11 1799 Copenhagen
At 3daysofdesign, SOFTLINE took over the raw and rustic venue PRESSEN in Central Copenhagen and transformed it into an inspiring design universe filled with lounge chairs, sofas, modular sofas, sofa beds, and even an alcove system. All pieces were designed, developed, and produced in Denmark. SOFTLINE also introduced new and exciting textiles and colors, carefully selected to inspire and spark creativity, helping visitors find the mix of furniture, fabrics, and style that matched their vision. Location
For 3daysofdesign 2024, Vipp celebrated its 85th anniversary with a special exhibition dedicated to the brand’s heritage in design and metalwork.
The showrooms at Vipp headquarters underwent a significant transformation. Visitors discovered the new V3 aluminum kitchen and received 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
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