I denne weekend droppede vi turen til Herning og gav i stedet det nye koncept Defining Scandinavia en chance. Defining Scandinavia foregik i Øksnehallen i København og er lagt i tilknytning til modemessen. I hovedtræk var der tryk på det skandinaviske i konceptet, og selvom der også var et par udstillere, der efter vores mening måske ikke var så typisk skandinaviske, så var der en klar rød tråd. Øksnehallen giver helt fantastiske rammer til lyse og åbne stande, om end det ikke er så stort.

Her er nogle af de ting, som vi faldt for.

Susan Liebe

Selvom de ting, vi faldt for i Susan Liebes ellers meget humoristiske univers, er nyheder fra sidste sæson, synes vi, at de skulle med her som nogle at vores favoritter. De fine serveringsfliser med pile til en lille godbid (fx sushi) falder helt i smag med det grafiske udtryk, og de grå skåle i gennemfarvet porcelæn er både smukke og funktionelle, idet de er dybe og kan samles i hinanden, så de næsten ingenting fylder.

Although the things our eyes found in Susan Liebes otherwise very humorous universe are news from last season, we think they still should be parts of our favorites. The fine dining tiles with arrows for a small snack (e.g. sushi) is just as we like it with the graphic expression and the grey bowls of dyed porcelain is both very beautiful and functional as they are deep and can be assembled in one another to make them fit into small places.

Ebb&Flow

Et nyt dansk brand Ebb&Flow står bag en glaskollektion, som vi forhåbentligt snart kommer til at kunne købe i Danmark. Glas har efter vores mening været ret overset de seneste år, men smukt og håndlavet glas i især de røgfarvede og klare versioner står højt på ønskelisten her. Designet tager udgangspunkt i britiske og nordiske designtraditioner, som opgraderes til moderne udgaver af fx fade og lamper.

A new Danish brand Ebb & Flow is behind a glass collection which hopefully soon will be available to buy in Denmark. Glass has in our opinion been rather neglected in the recent years, but beautiful and handmade glass and in particular the smoked and clear versions we want to see more of. The design is based on British and Nordic design traditions that are upgraded to a more contemporary versions like dishes and lamps.

Nomess Copenhagen

Nomess er for alvor klar til at vise os, at de er andet og mere end praktisk plexiopbevaring. Deres organizing-koncept er stærkt udvidet i begge retninger. I den ene ende af nyhedsskalaen så vi viskelædere, kuglepenne og andet kontortilbehør, mens den anden ende bød på både en bænk og et smukt skrivebord i træ. Fælles for møblerne er, at designet er smalt, så det er elementer, der kan passe ind i de fleste hjem, også mindre lejligheder. De populære balsaæsker kommer nu en sekskantet udgave, som giver god genkendelighed i et andet stramt udtryk end alle de ellers praktiske kasser, vi ser overalt.

Nomess is really ready to show us that they are more than just some convenient plexiglass storing. Their organizing concept has really expanded in both directions. At one end of the scale we have erasers, pens and other office accessories, while we in the other end saw a bench and a beautiful wooden desk. The furniture had a narrow design in common to make the itemsb fit into most homes, even smaller apartments. The popular wooden box is now in a hexagonal version, which gives good recognition in another strong expression than the otherwise practical square boxes, as we see in similar version everywhere.

Aperie

Endnu et nyt dansk brand, som vores øjne og ikke mindst hænder hurtigt blev tiltrukket af, var Aperie. Lækre lædervarer og alpacastrik i en kombination af nordisk design og bæredygtig produktion fra udviklingslande. Den smukke blågrå farver er fx fra bær. Alt er håndlavet og oser langt væk af eksklusivitet og holdbarhed. Lad os håbe, at også Aperie snart bliver at finde i danske butikker.

Another new Danish brand, as our eyes and not least our hands were quickly attracted to was Aperie. Delicious leather and knitted alpaca in a combination of Nordic design and sustainable production in developing countries. The beautiful greyish blue is made of berries. Everything is handmade and looks like pure exclusivity and durability. Let us hope that also Aperie will soon be found in Danish stores.

Louise Roe

Et sted vi altid kigger forbi er hos Louise Roe, der for hvert år får en større og større kollektion, og hun har altid nye lækkerier at byde på, der falder helt i vores smag. Der var masser at vælge i mellem, så lad os skynde os at understrege, at billederne her, blot er et lille udpluk! Til efteråret kommer stagen, vi allerede har set i kobber, i gunmetal, ligesom de fine glaskrukker kommer i en røgfarvet version. Og allerede snart vil vi både kunne finde puder med nye grafiske københavnermotiver og bærfarver i butikkerne.

A Danish brand that we always stop by at fairs is Louise Roe, who has an even larger collection every year. She has always new delights to offer entirely in our taste. There was plenty to choose from, so please note the images here just shows a small selection! This autumn we will see the candle holder, we have already seen in copper, now in gunmetal, like her fine glass jars will be available in a smoked version. Very soon we will be able to find pillows with new graphical Copenhagen motives and also berry colors in the stores.

Ferm LIVING

Ferm LIVING var som altid hurtigt ude med deres katalog, som vi allerede har vist lidt fra, men det er jo altid dejlig at se tingene IRL, og favoritmotivet half moon var præcist så fint som forventet! Vores bud på den næste storsellert må være dette ”sparehus”, dip-dye inspireret og særlig fin i den grå version. 199,- kommer det til at stå i.

Ferm LIVING was as always among the first to show their new catalog, as we have already shown a bit of, but it’s always nice to see things IRL, and the favorite pattern Half moon was exactly as expected! Our guess for the next must have must be this money saver house, dip-dye inspired and really nice in particular the grey version. DKK 199 in stores soon.

Design House Stockholm

Så meget som vi elsker mange af de danske brands, kunne vi virkelig ønske os, at Design House Stockholms produkter var langt mere tilgængeligt i Danmark. Her er virkelig moderne skandinavisk design for alle pengene fra sidste år yndlingsobjekt lysestagen Night Light til den kommende nyhed glaslampen Demi, som endnu ikke kan ses på deres hjemmeside, men som vi vil glæde os til at vise frem på Bungalow5. Her er en anden lille nyhed Grow greenhouse for små planters første stadier i livet.

As much as we love many of the Danish brands, we really wish that Design House Stockholm’s products were much more available in Denmark. This is really all about modern Scandinavian design – from last year’s favorite object the candlestick Night Light for the upcoming news glass lamp Demi, who cannot yet be seen on their website, but as we will be pleased to show at Bungalow5 as soon as we can. Here’s another new object, the small Grow greenhouse for small plants first stages of life.

Zeniq

Det sidste, vi vil visse frem fra denne runde, er DAB-radioen Robio, designet af Jeppe Utzon for Zeniq. En fin lille sag med DAB-radio og ekstern tilslutning til fx Iphone. Designet var gennemtænkt i sine dimensioner ned til mindste detalje med fx skjult antenne, og selvom den handy størrelse var i fokus, er det stadig prioriteret kvalitetslyd. Kommer i fire farver; Sort, grå, rød og creme.

The last item we want to show from the fair is the DAB radio Robio, designed by Danish designer Jeppe Utzon for Zeniq. A nice small case with DAB radio and external connection to an Iphone etc. The design was really well thought of in its dimensions down to the smallest detail such as a hidden antenna, and even thought the handy size was in focus, a quality sound was still prioritized. It will be available in four colors: black, grey, red and cream.

Til slut vil vi også lige indskyde, at Manostiles er tilbage med et mere farvenedtonet univers med masser af tekstiler, og vi fik os også en snak med folkene bag konceptet Cphmade, en sammenslutning af designere bag lækkert københavnerdesign, der ikke ses på ethvert gadehjørne, som bl.a. Monomade. Alt i alt en fin lille interiørmesse med lækkert design i fokus.

Fotos: Bungalow5

Defining Scandinavia

This weekend we skipped the trip to the fair in Herning and decided to focus on the new concept Defining Scandinavia instead. Defining Scandinavia took place in Øksnehallen in Copenhagen and is made in relation to Copenhagen Fashion Week. Essentially, the keyword in the concept was Scandinavian, and although there were a few exhibitors that, in our opinion, wasn´t typical Scandinavian, the focus was in general intact. Øksnehallen provides a fantastic setting for bright and open stands, although it is not a very large place.

This is some of the stuff we loved – please read the text in English about the single brand just above the relevant pictures.

Photos: Bungalow5

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