3 Days of Design 2022

For three exciting days, Copenhagen, Denmark turns into a hub of design activity and creative expression for the annual event: 3 Days of Design. This year our team attended to see what was new and exciting, to gather inspiration and visit brands we hadn't met since pre-covid! We saw some truly wonderful and engaging displays, highlighting new releases and the most popular designs in lighting and furniture.

&Tradition

A Stunning showroom space from &Tradition with a perfectly curated Scandinavian interior design, it was so easy to feel at home in this cosy yet stylish setting! One of our favourite displays was the impressive Flowerpot mirrored cabinet, featuring table lamps and pendants in the seemingly never-ending illusion! The Formakami pendants clustered over the sofa area had a glowing ambient effect whilst bringing tranquillity to the surrounding space.

DCW Editions

At the DCW Editions exhibition 'Vision', we were finally able to see the latest novelties such as Focus by Yuji Okitsu and Mono by Vantot. The theme for the display was definitely suitable for the pendant system 'Focus', surrounded by reflective walls to create a unique optical effect. Compared to floating bubbles or the glass of a telescope, Focus moves weightlessly as a mobile cluster, providing light with a whimsical touch. Mono pendant, like a planet with an orbiting ring, hangs gracefully alone or as a cluster for an effective lighting display. The small protruding stick also dims the light for an interactive and controllable experience.

Ferm Living

Masters of Scandinavian lifestyle, Ferm Living, of course, had a stunning showroom and grounds featuring realistic room sets to thoroughly inspire. From furniture and textiles, accessories to lighting, everything is perfectly styled and considered for everyday living. We saw their latest collections: Post table and floor lamp bases, with shades Entire and Eclipse which can be mixed and matched to suit your needs and interiors. The beautiful wood veneer finish of the Post collection was also sustainably sourced and approved by the FSC. Combined with the natural linen shades, these lamps bring an organic, raw aesthetic which is very on-trend.

Fritz Hansen

To celebrate 150 years of extraordinary design, Fritz Hansen designed their very own pavilion for the 3 Days of Design event to proudly house their furniture and lighting designs. This remarkable architectural structure won the event's best exhibition award, and was well deserved! We were able to see some of Fritz Hansen's most recent additions, a new black finish for the Concert pendant light, Kaiser Idell 6631 black/brass model and Clam pendant. The pavilion showcased the brand's rich history in design through their iconic furniture, but also their future within material and colour experimentation.

Hay

Always cheerful, full of colour with a unique sense of style, Hay's showroom was a pleasure to visit! New Apollo table lamps join the previously released smaller and portable lamp model, the irregularly formed glass body makes for a playful yet organic look. Anagram is another new table lamp but with a more retro feel, reminiscent of a traditional bankers lamp but made from contemporary materials with a variety of colours. Hay lighting, furniture and homeware designs are perfect for modern living, but with the brand's striking style makes it unlike anything else.

Louis Poulsen

Iconic Scandinavian lighting design brand, Louis Poulsen, have an amazing showroom in Copenhagen which was perfect for the 3 Days of Design event! We were lucky enough to see some of their newest additions joining the collection in Autumn/Winter, from our sneak peek we can say they are colourful! The huge space allows for impressive installations, such as the PH Artichoke hung in clusters was a truly amazing sight, mixed in size and colour. The unique, award-winning Moonsetter floor lamp was also on display, the cylindrical base stand also acts as a dimmer to be used with a hand or foot. A stunning lustre chrome finish brings a luxurious touch to the design, the central adjustable inner circle is opal white and glows atmospherically when illuminated.

Muuto

Open just in time for the design event, Muuto's chic new showroom presented their take on a Copenhagen home. Cosy room sets feature their comfortable and stylish furniture, paired with minimal and atmospheric lighting, a perfect combination to inspire! We also got to see and try out their latest design, a multifunctional portable lamp: Piton designed by Tom Chung. Available in black or aluminium, you can hang it up or place it around the home and garden for illumination exactly where you need it.

New Works

The New Works space was like walking into a chic, contemporary apartment. Elegant Scandinavian style, personified! We had the pleasure of seeing a few new items on display, such as the large Margin pendants by John Asbury, two-tiered shades made from beige canvas to create a welcoming ambience. Their latest release 'Sphere Adventure' is a playful design but with the brand's minimalist aesthetic, a portable lamp that features a tether for the light to be carried or suspended by! Seeing some of New Works bestselling designs such as the Tense collection and Kizu lamps reminds us why these items are so popular, the quality of light and the design itself will be wonderful additions to any home.

Normann Copenhagen

There was a definite theme at the Normann Copenhagen showroom: Orange Edit Club, it was both invigorating and cheerful! Featured within a series of grid cabinets for an engaging wall display: Porta is the brand's first portable lamp designed by Simon Legald, a minimal and utilitarian lighting design. Normann Copenhagen also showcased two new collections: Puff by Saskia Huebner and Coil by Simon Legald. Puff is a range of pendants, table and floor lamps made from rice paper. More than just the basic round shade, these paper shades are made up of multiple bulbous forms to create an almost cloud-like effect. The Coil pendant lights are available in four sizes, made from concentric stainless steel wires to create a voluminous shade for a light and airy aesthetic.

Our team thoroughly enjoyed the experience of 3 Days in Design in Copenhagen, it was a pleasure to meet brands, representatives and of course the wonderful designs out for display! Design events such as these are integral for us to keep up to date with the latest releases and on-trend themes, providing us with inspiration to then pass on to you, our customers.