Design Stories

Nordic design is full of design icons that excel in their uniqueness and quality. Above all, however, these are works with a rich history. Read about the life and work of important designers and learn about the stories behind your favourite pieces of furniture, lighting or accessories.

Tense: the story of a lamp designed for contemporary living
25.08.
2023 Suspended in the room, it looks like a floating cloud, light and unmissable. But this is by no means the only benefit of the Tense Lamp from New Works. From the initial idea to the successful collection of several types of luminaires, the following lines will tell you more about the journey of Panter & Tourron’s design. Read more
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What effect does design have on us? Muuto draws on neuroaesthetics
14.08.
2023 We spend most of our daily lives indoors. For much of modernism and the styles that followed, interior design was all about function, which Scandinavian modernism dealt with in its own way early on. Primarily through the use of wood and an attempt to evoke a calm and warm feeling. Empathetic designers like Alvar Aalto were guided primarily by intuition at the time, but today his correct perceptions are also backed up by science. With its findings, the field called neuroaesthetics is likely […] Read more
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3 Days of Design 2023: join us as we explore the best of Danish design
13.06.
2023 With our DesignVille team, we couldn't miss one of the most anticipated events in the design world, the 3 Days of Design. Every year, the festival offers the opportunity to explore showrooms of leading and up-and-coming Scandinavian brands across Copenhagen. Let's join us as we explore the exhibitions by Muuto, Normann Copenhagen, HAY and many others. Read more
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Buy less, choose well. Thank you, Vivienne Westwood
10.01.
2023 A few days before last year ended, designer and visionary Vivienne Westwood left the world. She is most often associated with a revolutionary influence on the clothing scene that dates back to the 1970s. However, her work and continuing legacy were much larger. As you may have noticed, Westwood's all-encompassing motto "Buy less, choose well" has accompanied DesignVille from the very beginning. So let's remind ourselves of the inspirational values that certainly don't lose their validity […] Read more
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Design and art under one roof
23.09.
2022 Although we go to art galleries to see works by old masters or contemporary artists, there is often much more behind the aesthetic experience. Indeed, the impressive spaces of historic gallery buildings, carefully furnished with premium furniture, are enchanting in themselves. In the following lines, we'll introduce you to the best of them, where art meets timeless Danish design. Read more
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Materials in focus: plywood
20.07.
2022 In 2001, the Plywood chair by Ray and Charles Eames was named the design of the 20th century by the Time magazine. Not only could this design icon not deny its aesthetic excellence, it also started innovative use of plywood, which was, for its qualities, rapidly gaining popularity with designers and consumers alike. Join us as we delve into the history of design as written by this very material. Read more
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Fritz Hansen: From individual to successful company
08.06.
2022 Fritz Hansen celebrates an admirable anniversary. 150 years have passed since the visionary of the same name set out with a horse-drawn carriage full of furniture on his way to building a successful company. Come retrace it with us through the major milestones of a successful brand. Read more
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Focus on materials: marble
15.03.
2022 Not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also to withstand the tests of time and everyday use, Scandinavian brands choose the highest quality materials for their products. One of these is marble - a stone that, despite its purely natural origins, does not lack charm and elegance. Read more
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Women of contemporary design
07.03.
2022 In the field of design and architecture, they have always had an irreplaceable place, but in the past their voice was not heard as much. But the hard work, perseverance and talent of women in design have always spoken louder than loud. That's why, with the eighth day of March symbolizing equality, we also bring recognition, appreciation and, last but not least, spreading awareness, to the achievements of contemporary women designers. They thus contribute not only to the direction of the […] Read more
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EVO-C: the latest stage in the evolution of the console chair
18.02.
2022 The story of cantilever chairs began to be written with the development of bent tubular steel. Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer were involved in the creation of the first pieces in the mid-1920s. Since then, the cantilever chair continues to fascinate with its subtle silhouette in countless variations. Maybe because at the point where the chair is most loaded, it lacks any support. This is ensured by an L-shaped base with anchors at the front. Read more
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