Frits Henningsen & The Craftsmanship
Frits Henningsen (1889-1965) was and still is known for his uncompromising and perfectionist approach to craftsmanship, his dynamic personality and strong designs. Today, some of his pieces are considered among the best of 20th century Danish furniture production. And for good reason.
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Why reupholstering is better than buying new
It may seem like a complicated and pricey project, but upcycling furniture can actually be a clever, sustainable and often cheaper way than purchasing new. In this blog post, we explore some of the benefits of upcycling furniture, from price savings to its environmental impact.
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Enamel artist Inger Hanmann
The technique of enameling - burning glass onto metal or silver - has been known since ancient times, and in medieval Europe, highly refined jewelry was made from enamel. But it is not this type of small-scale art that Hanmann was interested in. Read the full blog post here.
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The Partners Desk by Mogens Koch
The rare 'Partners Desk' by Mogens Koch was first shown at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Exhibition in 1938 for master cabinetmaker N. C. Jensen Kjær ⏤ the same year in which Koch was awarded the renowned Eckersberg Medal, which honours work of high artistic quality. Read the full blog post here.
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The Spectacular Septima pendant
The Septima Pendant was developed in 1927-31 and was first time exhibited at Kunstindustrimuseet (now Designmuseum Danmark) in September 1928 in a prototype version. Here it received several positive reviews in the press, although PH did not see the lamp as finished yet. Read the whole story here.
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The Clam Chair: The Design Mystery Behind a Danish Icon
The ever-popular Clam Chair has long been one of the most mysterious pieces of furniture on the Danish market—who is the true designer behind this remarkable piece? Philip Arctander? Arnold Madsen? Read the blog post here.