5 fresh brands every Scandi design lover should know
Can't get enough of Scandinavian design? You might know your Georg Jensen from your Arne Jacobsen, but there is a plethora of contemporary and emerging Danish design brands that aren't as prolific in Australia. And they're brilliant. Here are my top five contemporary Scandi names you need to know about.
Who: Moebe
What:
Based in Copenhagen, Moebe is the brainchild of cabinetmaker Anders Thams and architects Nicholas Oldroyd and Martin D. Christensen. Moebe's designs are thoughtful and minimalist "essentials" for the home, such as frames, tables and mirrors which have been "reduced to their most simple forms".Follow:
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Oak and acrylic glass frames by Danish brand Moebe.
Assorted designs by Moebe. Photography by Chris Tonnesen.
Assorted designs by Moebe.
Who: Mater
What:
Founded in Denmark by Henrik Marstrand in 2006, Mater collaborates with new and emerging designers to produce high end furniture and lighting which supports people, local craft traditions and the environment.Follow:
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Bar by Danish brand Mater.
Dining furniture and lighting by Mater.
Terho lighting by Mater.
Who: Hans Sandgren Jakobsen
What:
Hans Sandgren Jakobsen designs furniture that follows in the Scandinavian tradition of combining innovation, aesthetics and functionality. His work focuses on the exploring the raw material's full potential.Follow:
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Flexa baby cot by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen.
Furniture design by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen.
Actus Horseshoe dining chair by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen.
Who: Piece of Denmark
What:
The result of a collaboration between Danish architect Dorte Kjettrup and Danish designer Susanne Holmvang, Piece of Denmark creates vessels in porcelain and glass. The handmade porcelain vase designs GUBEL and QUEEN are limited editions, inspired by origami.Follow:
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Queen series Q11 vase by Piece of Denmark.
Queen series Q11 and Q12 vases by Piece of Denmark.
Gubel bowl and vase by Piece of Denmark.
Who: Design by Dane
What:
Founded in 2015, Design by Dane is all about minimalism, functionality and quality. There is a strong focus on creating designs that are 'made to last', using only quality materials, including oak and handmade glass.Follow:
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Egglight by Design by Dane
Make-Up table by Danish by Design.
Mill coat stand by Design by Dane.
Mill coat stand by Design by Dane.
