Danish furniture design has been recognised worldwide for its unique approach, characterised by simplicity, functionality and superior craftsmanship. Wicker furniture is an area of Danish design history that has recently seen a surge in demand. Birgit Lyngbye Pedersen, recognised author and expert in Danish furniture art and design history, has recently published the book 'Fletværk - Historien om de danske kurvemøbler 1830-2020', and in connection with our large exhibition in Bredgade with Danish wicker furniture, we have had the pleasure of shedding light on the history of Danish wicker furniture with an interview with Birgit.

"The Partners Desk stands as a prime example of a streamlined work desk, where all excess has been meticulously pared away ⏤ a hallmark trait mirroring my father's design ethos"- Mogens S. Koch, son of Mogens Koch   The rare 'Partners Desk' by Mogens Koch was first shown at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Exhibition in 1938 for master cabinetmaker N. C. Jensen Kjær ⏤ the same year in which Koch was awarded the prestigious Eckersberg Medal, which honours work of...

The Septima Pendant was developed in 1927-31 and was first time exhibited at Kunstindustrimuseet (now Designmuseum Danmark) in September 1928 in a prototype version. Here it received several positive reviews in the press, although PH did not see the lamp as finished yet. Read the whole story here.

The ever-popular Clam Chair has long been one of the most mysterious pieces of furniture on the Danish market—who is the true designer behind this remarkable piece? Philip Arctander? Arnold Madsen? Read the blog post here.