1) One centered on Robin Day, a highly relevant figure in 20th-century British furniture design. Day‘s artistic legacy spans a variety of creative expressions, each rooted in his dedication to mid-century materials and silhouettes. Comprising reissued designs from 1951, the collection includes a series of classic pieces now available for purchase for the first time since their inception.

The exhibition also captured the iconic designs of Robin Day alongside the works of his wife and textile artist, Lucienne Day, one of Britain’s most influential textile designers of her time.

2) Another featuring Luca Nichetto and Anderssen & Voll. Luca Nichetto‘s installation, with whom they have been collaborating for 10 years, explored his complete collection for &Tradition through a nostalgic lens. Anderssen & Voll‘s installation reflected on their central creative philosophy across two rooms: one analyzing their dedication to process and another portraying their personality and design methodology through a curated display of &Tradition products.

3) Lastly, “Studies of a Bench”, &Tradition‘s second hybrid art and design exhibition. For this, they closely collaborated with five design studios and artists from around the world to challenge conventional ideas of what constitutes an archetypal bench. All proceeds from the auction of these pieces will be donated to charities chosen by each designer.

4. Shine a light by Audo

Since May 2022, Audo Copenhagen has been part of the FLOS B&B Italia Group, a global leader in high-end design.

Audo‘s furniture, lighting, and interior accessories are renowned for their contemporary Danish roots and meticulous craftsmanship using high-quality materials tailored to our needs.

During the festival, they chose to collaborate with Note Design Studio and showcased a revitalized and luminous Audo House where their designs took center stage.

One of them was the iconic Tired Man chair designed by Flemming Lassen, reimagined in a new material, Kvadrat/Raf Simons’ Einar fabric, and a new peach color. Another highlight was the updated version of the Brasilia Lounge Chair, featuring a low backrest designed for Audo by Anderssen & Voll.

5. FRAMING

This is the fifth time this event has been held during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. It’s an excellently curated exhibition featuring prominent Danish and international brands in a spectacular venue: the Odd Fellow Palace. This year, with 46 exhibiting brands participating, they decided to include the beautiful Harsdorff House.

Among the exhibitors at FRAMING are Finnish brands like Secto Design, Nikari, and Woodnotes, Spanish brands such as Kettal, Porcelanosa, and RS Barcelona, and Swedish brands like Johanson Design and String Furniture (celebrating their 75th anniversary this year).

It was truly a great opportunity to connect with both brands we’ve followed for a long time and new ones in such a unique setting in Copenhagen.

6. Toogood x Frama

Regarding FRAMA, during 3daysofdesign they launched their collaboration with Toogood. An inspiring project they named Collage, which involved a reinvention of FRAMA‘s spaces in Copenhagen by Faye Toogood‘s studio in London. The result was stunning!

This collaboration also included a very special dinner prepared by Chef Chiara Barla from Apotek 57, as food and connection around the table have always been part of FRAMA‘s history.

In addition to revamping both the FRAMA Studio Spaces and the Apotek 57 restaurant with colorful, sculptural furniture created bespoke by both studios, they also personalized staff uniforms, hand-painting them. Furthermore, they launched a limited-edition capsule collection of collaborative products, including a large handbag and a gift box containing hand cream and soap, among other items.

7. Karakter presents Alola by Angelo Mangiarotti

Defined by clean lines and simple construction, Angelo Mangiarotti’s Alola floor lamp transcends the boundaries of time. The piece, now joining Karakter‘s growing collection of lamps by the Italian architect and designer, features a base crafted from marble that elevates its design while providing a solid foundation complementing the lamp’s aluminum frame. Additionally, it includes a dimmer switch that enhances its practicality and offers versatile control over the lighting ambiance we wish to create. A true beauty!

Angelo Mangiarotti is an acclaimed Italian architect, sculptor, and designer, whose legacy is marked by a commitment to creating honest and enduring design through meticulous craftsmanship. Known for his diverse creative endeavors, ranging from monumental architectural achievements to exquisite sculptures and lighting solutions, Mangiarotti’s influence continues to shape today’s design landscape.

8. Vitra presents Anagram, a new sofa designed by Panter&Tourron

Vitra unveiled the new Anagram sofa designed by Panter&Tourron in their beautiful showroom in Nordhavn. This sofa features an ingenious configuration that can be reinvented time and again with simple “clicks”.

The revolutionary system created by this duo allows for countless configurations and facilitates layout changes: from a classic L-shaped sofa or a cozy reading nook to a practical sleeping area for guests; from an island-like gathering point in the center of a room or a formal waiting area to an S-shaped arrangement that encourages communication, or a snug retreat and many other possibilities.

The Anagram sofa is vegan-friendly, filled with 100% recycled PET fibers and contains no animal-based padding. The fabric covers are easily removable for cleaning or replacement. The robust yet lightweight structure is made of aluminum with 80% recycled content, and like all components of Anagram, it is separated from other materials: there is no gluing, laminating, or foam. This means that each component, made from recycled materials wherever possible, can be easily separated at the end of the product’s life cycle and recycled again.

9. Crafting the Present by Fredericia

Since its establishment in 1911, Fredericia has nurtured a proud tradition of craftsmanship and innovative design. To celebrate this heritage, they organized a highly interesting exhibition inaugurated during 3daysofdesign.

Curated by the Danish designer Maria Bruun, renowned for the Pioneer and Islets collection, the exhibition offered an engaging and dynamic experience highlighting the people, tools, and processes involved in creating some of Fredericia‘s most famous design pieces.

Among them are Børge Mogensen’s Model 2204 wing chair, Hans J. Wegner’s Ox chair, both meticulously crafted by their expert upholsterers in Svendborg, Denmark, and Mogensen‘s Spanish chair, made by artisans at the workshop in Fredericia and expert saddlers from the prestigious Tärnsjö tannery in Sweden.

By the way, Fredericia has an impressive rooftop that you can’t miss.

10. Bodum celebrates its 80th anniversary

The history of Bodum began in Copenhagen, where Peter Bodum founded the company in 1944.

After all these years, the Bodum Group remains a 100% family-owned business, with its mission still intact: to offer ergonomic design solutions for coffee and tea, and high-quality home accessories.

It is worth noting that sustainability, environmental responsibility, and respect for the well-being of their staff, communities, and our planet are essential values for them. They emphasize innovation to create fantastic designs at affordable prices, based on Bodum’s guiding principle that form follows functionality.

This year, they are also celebrating their 80th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, they have created a very special collection full of color, which they presented at the New Mags space during 3daysofdesign, along with their own line of whole bean coffee.

11. Noma Projects

From day one, noma has defined itself as a restaurant driven by curiosity, learning, and growth. With roots deeply embedded in the exploration of the natural world, the restaurant’s ever-evolving approach is characterized by a commitment to innovation, knowledge-sharing, and a passion for hospitality.

Noma Projects was founded in 2022 to extend noma‘s knowledge, innovations, and flavors beyond the four walls of its Copenhagen restaurant. Driven by the same creative team and pioneering spirit, Noma Projects develops products that allow people worldwide to experience noma at home, adding more delights and inspiration to their daily lives. The packaging for these ingenious products is designed by the renowned artist David Shrigley.

This was their first participation in 3daysofdesign, and it was truly amazing to visit their production space, where visitors could explore some of the materials, ingredients, and flavors that have emerged from noma‘s experimental kitchen over the past two decades.

12. Common Ground Symposium by IKEA

This year, 3daysofdesign collaborated with IKEA to create the Common Ground Symposium, a space to dream of a better future.

The planet needs space to rest and regenerate for future generations, which is why visitors were invited to stroll through a dreamlike playground at Food Studio in the Refshaleøen district, where slowness and time for reflection were prioritized.

Over the three days of the festival, various talks took place where experts, designers, architects, and innovators gathered to explore the intersections between sustainability, materials, and principles of circular design. Moderated by Veronica D’Souza, the symposium featured Luca Nichetto, Anupama Kundoo, Akanksha Deo Sharma, Alfredo Häberli, Michael Anastassiades, Ineke Hans, Liza Chong, Bonnie Hvillum, Tej Chauhan, Larry Botchway, Steffen Kallehauge, Marcus Arvonen, Maria Vinka, Philippe Brocart, and Anker Bak.

13. Teenage Dreams, the new exhibition at the Danish Architecture Center (DAC)

The exhibition has been developed by the Danish Architecture Center (DAC) in collaboration with Barbara Marstrand, Our Shift, Natural Material Studio, and Krøyer-Sætter-Lassen.

Through fascinating installations created by renowned design studios, visitors are immersed in a world where dreams and reality merge. Each installation is designed to provoke reflection and conversations about how spaces impact our well-being and reflect the spirit of the times.

The exhibition allows us to touch new biogenetic materials, recharge our bodies and phones while lying down in what was once a festival tent, and observe light in the selfie zone where the boundary between public and private spheres dissolves.

Moreover, it enables us to experience how spaces can inspire and shape teenagers to think big and unleash their dreams. For a teenager, their room is more than just a room; it’s their safe space. It’s where they sleep, do their homework, rest, dream, and where they can truly be themselves. Additionally, their room provides the necessary technological environment for their social media communication and interaction.

Another significant aspect of this fascinating exhibition is its focus on the negative side of social media and digital interaction among teenagers, who today are struggling, feeling pressured to succeed, worrying about the future and the environment, and many of whom feel very lonely and alienated.

Furthermore, the installations in Teenage Dreams don’t show an exact representation of what the teenage bedroom of the future will be like; rather, they offer a vision of this universe where desires and behaviors, nature and technology merge in different ways.

The exhibition also includes the photographic project “Still Life of Teenagers”, a collection of snapshots of contemporary teenage bedrooms taken by photographer and sociologist Barbara Marstrand. Marstrand‘s images serve as a bridge between futuristic installations and the present.

This must-see exhibition can be visited until January 5, 2025.

(*) Images provided by the brands. Image 4 and 5 of the slider, those from IKEA and the two from Noma Projects are by Stefania Zanetti (@steynesthesia) and Matteo Bellomo (@matteo.bellomo).