Design Denmark

Focus Lighting | When good lighting protects wildlife
New Zealand is home to around a quarter of the world's seabird species, making their protection an important part of preserving our natural environment.
We recently attended the New Zealand Seabird Trust Symposium at Whangateau, where experts discussed the challenges facing many of our native seabirds. Alongside habitat loss and introduced predators, artificial light at night is increasingly recognised as a significant issue, disorientating fledglings during their first flights to sea.
Recent initiatives in Auckland, including dimming the lighting on the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge during fledging season, demonstrate how thoughtful lighting can make a real difference.
This is where Focus Lighting Denmark's Bio-Adaptive® Lighting offers another perspective. By carefully controlling light levels, colour temperature and the timing of illumination, Bio-Adaptive Lighting helps create safer environments for both people and wildlife.
Thoughtful lighting isn't just about seeing better.
It's about living responsibly.
Design Denmark – Living with Quality.
https://www.focus-lighting.dk/en/bioadaptive/

House of Finn Juhl | Egyptian Chair
Great design often begins with inspiration.
During a visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris, Finn Juhl became captivated by the elegant form of an ancient Egyptian chair. Rather than copying its design, he reinterpreted its proportions and character through his own distinctly modern vision.
The result was the Egyptian Chair, first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1949 alongside the iconic Chieftain Chair. Together, they marked a defining moment in Finn Juhl's career and helped establish him as one of the leading figures of Danish Modern.
More than 75 years later, the Egyptian Chair remains a timeless expression of craftsmanship, cultural inspiration and enduring design.
The finest design doesn't imitate history—it reinterprets it.
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The best moments in life are often the simplest and don’t cost anything.
mindo 105 Outdoor Lounge Chair
Watching the sun disappear below the horizon is one of them.
Recent research has highlighted the wellbeing benefits of taking a few quiet moments to watch a sunset—helping us slow down, reflect and leave the pace of the day behind.
At Design Denmark, we believe thoughtful outdoor furniture should do more than simply look beautiful. It should encourage us to spend more time outdoors, reconnect with nature and create space for moments that genuinely restore us.
The mindo 105 Outdoor Lounge Chair, designed by Thomas E. Alken, is created for exactly those moments.
Because sometimes the best investment you can make is simply taking time to sit, breathe... and watch the day end.
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Download the NZ curated range:
https://www.designdenmark.co.nz/our-brands/outdoor-furniture/mindo

eilersen | Crafted for generations
Since 1895, eilersen has been creating furniture that combines exceptional comfort with enduring Danish craftsmanship. Today, the collection offers one of Europe's most comprehensive ranges of modular sofas, with more than 350 fabric options, allowing every sofa to be tailored to the way you live.
The Ra Sofa, designed by Jens Juul Eilersen, embodies this philosophy beautifully. Its elegant proportions, distinctive armrests and slender steel legs create a light, contemporary expression, while its modular design adapts effortlessly to both compact living spaces and generous family homes.
Timeless design. Personal comfort. Crafted to be enjoyed for generations.
Sofa: Ra Sofa 240 × 89 cm in Wave 17
Designer: Jens Juul Eilersen
For more information:
https://www.designdenmark.co.nz/eilersen
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Design Denmark – On Location
At Design Denmark, we believe every exceptional interior begins with a conversation—not a catalogue.
Understanding how people move, gather, relax and connect within a space allows us to curate furniture that truly belongs.
Not everyone can visualise scale and proportion from a floor plan. On a recent visit to a Fearon Hay designed home, we laid out full-size paper templates so our client could experience each piece in context before a single item was ordered.
Design doesn't begin with products—it begins with understanding how people live within a space.

House of Finn Juhl | Glove Cabinet
Designed by Finn Juhl for his partner, Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, the Glove Cabinet was created to house her collection of gloves. As a music publisher, she regularly attended concerts, receptions, and other cultural occasions where gloves were an essential part of formal attire.
The cabinet reflects Finn Juhl's reinterpretation of the traditional chest of drawers through its playful use of colour, refined detailing, and beautifully balanced proportions. More than six decades after its creation, it continues to demonstrate the timeless relevance of his approach to furniture design.
Today, the Glove Cabinet remains in its original setting in Hanne Wilhelm Hansen's bedroom at Finn Juhl's house in Ordrup, forming part of one of Denmark's most remarkable preserved design interiors.

mindo 105 | Designed for every season

Winter brings a little of everything. Crisp sunshine. Passing showers. Cool mornings and clear afternoons.

That's why the mindo 105 is crafted from carefully selected materials designed to perform season after season. From weather-resistant Batyline® fabric to durable powder-coated aluminium and responsibly sourced teak, every material is chosen to age beautifully and withstand the changing conditions of outdoor living.

Because great outdoor furniture should be enjoyed whenever the moment feels right—not only when the sun is shining.

Download the NZ curated range:
https://www.designdenmark.co.nz/our-brands/outdoor-furniture/mindo

House of Finn Juhl | Nyhavn Dining Table
The Nyhavn Dining Table, designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, is a timeless expression of Danish craftsmanship and understated elegance.
Characterised by its refined proportions and restrained aesthetic, the table has been thoughtfully designed to adapt to modern living. Its extendable construction allows it to move effortlessly from everyday dining to larger gatherings, without compromising its clean architectural expression.
Shown here alongside the iconic Reading Chair in a classic Danish yellow brick villa—a setting that perfectly reflects Finn Juhl's vision of furniture, architecture, and everyday life in harmony.
Discover the Nyhavn Dining Table in a wide range of material options.

dk3 | Z Sofa
Originally designed by Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen in 1957, the Z Sofa is a defining example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design.
Its distinctive silhouette, elegant proportions, and understated detailing create a sofa that is as visually striking today as it was when first introduced. Balancing sculptural form with everyday comfort, the Z Sofa reflects the enduring values of Danish craftsmanship and timeless design.
A true design icon, created to be appreciated for generations.
Photography: Enok Holsegård & Stine Albertsen
Styling: Sofie Brunner