STREAMLINED DESIGN
Architect and designer Finn Juhl created the Series 77 chair in 1953 with a streamlined aesthetic. The chair’s upholstered body appears to float on slender legs of burnished steel with wooden toes in oak or walnut. An updated version was revealed at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen this past June. The relaunch features new textiles, including leather and fabrics designed by Raf Simons for Kvadrat. $5,033, available through Design Within Reach.
ROSE-COLORED GLASS
Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL45 Radiohus pendant in the 1940s for the broadcasting house in Copenhagen in partnership with Louis Poulsen. Newly released in a pale rose color, the pendant features three layers of handblown glass with a brass suspension. 6.9-inch, $645; 9.8-inch, $805.
DAY DREAMING
The Dag daybed is a collaborative project between students Teresa Lundmark and Gustav Winsth of Stockholm’s Beckmans College of Design and century-old Swedish furniture maker Gärsnäs. The low-profile, solid beech frame is topped with an upholstered mattress of joined cylinder-shaped cushions. $7,800, available through Suite NY.
WELL READ
The Fredericia factory has a long history of collaborating with some of the world’s most iconic designers, including Danish-American Jens Risom who created the Magazine table in 1949. The piece is offered in oak in natural or black lacquer. $840, available through West|Out East.
CURVE APPEAL
Organic curves define the Audacious cabinet from Eleish Van Breems. Slate gray fabric adds a textural note when paired with vegan leather and oak. The tambour doors can be closed for hidden storage or left open for display. With sustainability in mind, Danish- maker Umage ships the cabinet flat-packed to eliminate waste and minimize its carbon footprint. $1,448.
PAST + PRESENT
Danish design house Gubi is known for a modernist approach to furniture and lighting. A faithful reproduction of the Basket collection—originally designed in the 1960s by Italian designer Joe Colombo—includes a three-seater and two-seater sofa and a lounge chair. Colombo’s futuristic style is evident in the organic lines and innovative use of rattan. Lounge chair, $3,499, available through Suite NY.
NORDIC STYLE
Laengsel’s Lykke bar chair combines architectural design with a Nordic influence (Lykke means happiness in Danish). Fashioned from sustainable birch wood in natural and stained matte finishes, the seat and back are fully upholstered in a choice of Kvadrat fabrics. $1,750.
TEST OF TIME
Originally conceived in 1939 for the Sollerod town hall in Denmark, Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen’s Mayor sofa is manufactured by Danish design company &Tradition. The sofa features a high vertical back and sides on a solid oak frame. Pricing starts at $7,425, available through Suite NY.
CIRCULAR MOTION
The Woud ARC coffee table takes its name from the mathematical concept of a smooth curve joining two points in a circle. By simply rotating half of the circular lid, you can open or close the table top. The muted gray interior complements the wood, and the three-legged construction adds to the geometrically shaped design. $1,299, available through ABC Carpet & Home.
SOUND UP
Bang & Olufsen partnered with Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi to develop a stylish portable home speaker. The Beosound A5’s retro aesthetic mimics typical Scandinavian materials, colors and textures in a choice of Nordic Weave or Dark Oak. With the most powerful woofer of Bang & Olufsen’s portable speakers and 360-degree sound dispersion, you won’t just hear the sound, you’ll feel it. Boasting more than 12 hours of playtime, the speaker is compatible with Bluetooth and includes an integrated wireless phone charger. $1,099.
OVER EASY
A masterpiece of Danish design, the Arne Jacobsen Egg chair was introduced in 1958 and continues to be celebrated today. Fritz Hansen launched an Anniversary Collection to commemorate the brand’s 150th anniversary with two specially curated, never-before-seen editions of the Egg chair. One iteration is shown here in Grace, a chestnut-colored aniline leather made exclusively for Fritz Hansen by Danish leather manufacturer Sørensen. Pricing starts at $9,156; as shown, $16,566, available at Monc XIII.
FUN ON WHEELS
Featuring a scalloped silhouette, the Arc trolley by Copenhagen-based Hay is simple in materials and playful in expression. It joins the Arc line of candleholders, vases, mirrors and lampshades by design duo Muller Van Severen. Made of powder-coated stainless steel, the trolley is offered in a range of colors, shown here in Jade Green. $295, available through Design Within Reach.
CHAIR MASTER
Hans J. Wegner designed more than 500 chairs in his lifetime, but the CH24 Wishbone, with its Y-shaped back, is probably the most iconic. The chair has been in production since 1950. This year, in celebration of Wagner’s birthday, a special edition of the chair was created by the Danish-based apprentice workshop of Carl Hansen & Son. The apprentices were commissioned to reinterpret this timeless classic, developing a new double woven paper cord seat design. Wegner’s design legacy continues! Price upon request, available through Design Within Reach.