Danish delights
Chant portable lamp
Chant portable lamp. PHOTO: SPACE FURNITURE
British designer Lee Broom's portable lighting fixture was inspired by architectural glass blocks ubiquitous in many buildings of the Modernist era. Produced in the United Kingdom at Broom's London factory, it is available in both frosted and clear glass; bases come in brushed gold, brushed silver or brushed bronze. The versatile, dimmable lamp can also be used outdoors. Available at Space Furniture.
S$565
MK54 bookcase system
MK54 bookcase system. PHOTO: DANISH DESIGN CO
The sense of beauty from Mogens Koch's MK54 bookcase system stems from its extremely slim profile and intricate dovetail joints. Originally designed for Koch's home in 1928, the simple design is based on a module with six compartments. Fredericia Furniture has re-launched the system, continuing its ethos of celebrating Denmark's best designers of past decades. Available at Danish Design Co.
From 1,272 euros (S$1,897)
After chair
After chair. PHOTO: W ATELIER
The language of Fritz Hansen's After chair aligns with the minimal, geometric design language of its designer, London-based Cypriot designer Michael Anastassiades. It is based on the idea of stacking layers and parts, with the curved backrest resting lightly on four slim legs. The essence of the design lies in its joints, which are slightly offset to express each component. Available at W Atelier.
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Ridge sofa
Ridge sofa. PHOTO: MADE & MAKE
The Ridge sofa by Copenhagen-based Norm Architects (the architecture and design studio behind projects such as Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo and Audo Copenhagen in Denmark) has a low-slung profile and plush contours. Offering visual and visceral comfort, the sofa produced by Wendelbo rests on a subtle wooden base, and is available as a two or three-seater. Available at Made & Make.
S$5,940
Hunting table
Hunting table. PHOTO: XTRA
Designed by Borge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Son's Hunting table was first launched at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild furniture exhibition in 1950 and then relaunched in 2018. A larger version was introduced this year for bigger mealtime gatherings. Part of the Huntsman collection inspired by hunting lodges, it features a structure of brass supports and solid wood components. Available at Xtra.
S$7,850
Drip sculptures
Drip sculptures. PHOTO: ORIGIN MADE
Helmed by Singaporean Gabriel Tan, Porto-based design brand Origin Made not only highlights its designers but also each design's makers. For example, the Drip sculptures are designed by Theophile de Bascher and handcrafted by Carlos Barbosa. The trio of maple wood sculptures are enigmatic objects of 'frozen' material, and can also be used as pedestals for fruit, jewellery and other small items. Available at origin-made.com.
850 euros
Dream View bench
Dream View bench. PHOTO: XTRA
Lise Vester's Dream View bench for Muuto was conceived as 'an invitation to pause and daydream for a moment', with a skyward-looking posture. The expressive seat's origins started at the seaside, with Vester mapping the natural curve of her own posture in the sand. Made from brushed stainless steel, it comes in two sizes to fit one or two persons side by side. Available at Xtra.
Price upon request
Ratio collection
Ratio collection. PHOTO: FRAMACPH
Frama's Ratio collection comprises a low console, a chest of drawers, trolley and side table. Like the name, their structure presents visual clarity and grounded proportions. Each has a 'floating' shelf at the top, giving the pieces a sense of lightness. Made of birch, they are designed by Ana Magalhaes Ilharco and Matilde Cortez de Lobao, who created the designs under the ilo furniture series. Available from framacph.com.
From 745 euros
Amanta sofa
Amanta sofa. PHOTO: GRAFUNKT
Illustrious Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini first designed the Amanta modular sofa in 1966 for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia). It blends inviting softness and industrial rationality, with removable cushions on a fibreglass structure. HAY has reissued a more sustainable version: the shell is now made from 99 per cent post-consumer ABS and cushions in 95 per cent bio-balanced foam. Available at Grafunkt.
One seater from S$3,050
Cinnamon Gardens lamp
Cinnamon Gardens lamp. PHOTO: MAISON AFFLUENCY
Design studio Yabu Pushelberg's elegant aesthetic can be found in projects all over the globe, with one of the latest being Raffles Sentosa Singapore. The studio's Cinnamon Gardens floor lamp for Man of Parts recalls the artistic spirit of the 1940s and 1950s, as well as the artistic heritage of the Cinnamon Gardens district in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which inspired the sculptural lamp's name. Available from Maison Affluency.
S$8,986
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PHOTO: DANISH DESIGN CO The sense of beauty from Mogens Koch's MK54 bookcase system stems from its extremely slim profile and intricate dovetail joints. Originally designed for Koch's home in 1928, the simple design is based on a module with six compartments. Fredericia Furniture has re-launched the system, continuing its ethos of celebrating Denmark's best designers of past decades. Available at Danish Design Co. From 1,272 euros (S$1,897) After chair After chair. PHOTO: W ATELIER The language of Fritz Hansen's After chair aligns with the minimal, geometric design language of its designer, London-based Cypriot designer Michael Anastassiades. It is based on the idea of stacking layers and parts, with the curved backrest resting lightly on four slim legs. The essence of the design lies in its joints, which are slightly offset to express each component. Available at W Atelier. 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