Danish Design: Now and before

Danish design is well-known all around the world and since the 1920's Danish designers have created beautiful and ingenious designs for the public. In this article, we will have a look at the difference between classic Danish design and the Danish designs of today. See if you can spot differences and similarities and learn more about Danish design.

Danish design have been respected and popular for a long time and in recent years, many Danish brands have been discovered by international design lovers.
Some designs have been around for decades and some are shiny new. We have collected a variety of the classic, Danish designs and some of the new and exciting models created in recent years.

The thing these lamps have in common is timeless design and high quality. The two things the Danes have been superior at for a long time. Creating contemporary pieces is an art form and though the Danes have never gone the extravagant way, they sure know how to make something last.
Try to see if you can tell a difference between the years from 1920-1970 and 2004-2015.

CLASSIC DANISH DESIGN




1) The Workshop lamp was designed by Axel Wedel Madsen in the 1950’s. In Denmark it has been an icon since then, used in public schools, workspaces and private homes. The lamp was recreated by Made By Hand in 2014 to honor Axel Madsen and his contemporary and simple lamp that still works today.

2) The iconic Semi pendant was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup back in 1968 and is produced by GUBI today. The design was originally created for a competition at the Royal Danish Architecture Academy , where the pendant won first place. A few years later, in the 1980’s the lamp became a big success and was the top-selling Danish design at the time.

3) Verner Panton was a true master of his time and the Flowerpot series from 1968 is a testimonial to his eye for simple, elegant and contemporary design. The lamp was originally designed for restaurant tables, but gained popularity in private homes because of its simple and stylish design. The lamp is available in a wide variety of colors and today it is produced by &Tradition .

4) The Bellevue lamp , designed by Danish design legend Arne Jacobsen in 1929, is a timeless and elegant floor lamp that is a popular choice in modern, Scandinavian homes. This lamp is also produced by &Tradition , bringing new life to the design with both traditional and new colorways.

5) The world-renowned Globe pendant was designed by Verner Panton in 1969. This lamp is a true Danish icon and is just as relevant as it was in the 70’s. The floating components and exceptional color combinations all packed in a plexi-glass bubble.

MODERN DANISH DESIGN

Moderne dansk design


1) The Copenhagen pendant was introduced by &Tradition in 2014. The collection is designed by the Danish design studio Space Copenhagen , established by Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou. The result is a unique series of lamps that combine classic and modern touches with maritime and industrial style.

2) The famous Caravaggio pendant from Lightyears by Fritz Hansen was designed in 2005 by Danish Cecilie Manz . It was quickly deemed a design icon and is loved for its soft design that works in both large and small sizes.

3) Since 2004, Danish Tom Rossau has created a new era of Danish design – lamps made from wood. The simple and functional philosophy of Danish design ideas are preserved, but a new, creative and different approach to materials have formed with Tom Rossau. One of his bestsellers, is the TR7 floor lamp in natural birch wood .

4) The Franklin Chandelier from MENU is designed by Danish Søren Rose that has worked with design since 2008. This lamp is inspired by the New York Glamour-style of the 1930’s. The elegant and industrial details work perfectly in modern homes.

5) Please Wait To Be Seated has brought many wonderful design products to market. One of these is the aesthetic and popular Planet lamp . The lamp is designed by Mette Schelde and has won the hearts of many a design lover since 2014.

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