Swirling metal lamps, stools made from old kitchen cabinets and a fur-covered desk were among objects on show at House of Nordic Design's exhibition during 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen.
Titled NoDe, short for Nordic Design, the exhibition featured furniture, homeware and sculpture created by 28 up-and-coming designers and makers from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Sissel Warringa's Peel Lamp rests atop Anton Mikkonen's Silhouette table
These works were dotted around the rooms of a century-old artist's atelier, located in a loft apartment on Store Strandstræde that could only be accessed via a small old-fashioned lift.
The show was curated by Natalia Sánchez, who founded House of Nordic Design in 2023 to provide both a sales platform and a business support network for designers at the start of their careers. At the entrance, a textile by Plain Weavers hangs over Lisa Darland's Mylla rug
"When you're on your own in a studio, it's very hard to do everything that's needed to get out there, be part of the market and get attention in the magazines," she explained.
Some objects were positioned as you might expect to find them in a home, while others had more surprising settings.
Upon entry, visitors were greeted by a ceiling-hung textile by Plain Weavers, which created an unusual juxtaposition with Lisa Darland's textural rugs underneath.
Works by Moa Markgren, Atelier Marée and Netta Kandelin on display in the kitchen
In the adjacent kitchen, bulging wooden v...