Books

This visually seductive book, published in 2014, is the first ever collection of the most important Danish design objects, functioning as a bible of Danish design that is needed in every home. Along with thirty-two leading scholars and journalists,...

Børge Mogensen – Simplicity and Function describes the Danish designer of furniture, Børge Mogensen, as an important designer and critic of his time. Mogensen has become one of the most influential Danish designers of furniture...

The architect and furniture designer Finn Juhl (1912-89) belongs to the core of Danish designers, who combined form “the golden age of Danish design”. His furniture, decorations and exhibition designs were early on internationally acknowledged. Though a...

The Danish interior designer Katrine Martensen-Larsen invites you inside nine inspirational and varied Nordic homes, sharing her best tips along the way, such as the valuable art of restraint. Helped by moodboards – a practical visual association...

Create a tailor-made home inspired by Scandinavian design. Working through the home one room at a time, this handbook: Highlights classic items of furniture and signature accessories Demonstrates the style’s essential elements in inspirational,...

Danish design plays an important part in what has come to be known as the Mid-Century Modern style. Timeless furniture pieces, such as the Hans J. Wegner’s Y-Chair and Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair, influenced designers all over the world and...

Danish designers are renowned around the world for their beautiful and functional chairs. Here is the book that tells the full story of the Danish chairs that were created during the 20th century. The Danish Chair is structured...

Lamp design is a field that continues to attract great attention, from both designers and design aficionados. Many books have come out on iconic Danish design, but this is the first to focus exclusively on Danish lamps. With Poul Henningsen’s...

‘The emphasis that Scandinavians place on the home being a source of happiness and wellbeing is one we identify with. We believe that everyone should have a home they don’t want to leave!’ Award-winning bloggers and instagrammers Reena...

Finn Juhl was a part of the famous era in Danish architecture called Danish Modern, which lasted from around the 1930’s to the end of the 1960’s and included names such as Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, Kaare Klint, Mogens...

In the rank of great Danish designers, Finn Juhl (1912–1989) is mentioned in the same breath with Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen. He became particularly well known for his sculptural, seemingly organic tables, chairs, and sofas. However, the...

The first book to comprehensively document the 140-year history and influence of Finland’s legendary product design brand. Iittala is a world-renowned master of Finnish design, producing objects that are as timeless and beautiful as they are...

Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, this new book presents 1,000 of the world’s greatest objects in one large-format volume – from everyday items by anonymous creators to lauded...

More than 200 images of interiors in which Japanese aesthetics and Scandinavian design go hand in hand Author Laila Rietbergen has more than 340,000 followers on Instagram and with this book she provides the best of Japandi inspiration With practical...

With expert analysis, great photography, and a huge selection of familiar and unusual objects, this book explains what truly makes a design great and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things that surround us. The author, a writer and...

Welcome to HAY’s universe of irresistible, affordable, everyday design. ‘HAY is destined to be an important part of the modern design canon – not as the result of design theory or design thinking, but as a result of design doing.’...

Smart interior design makes the most of your home. The book reveals how design can deliver big comforts even in smaller spaces. As the world’s largest cities are growing denser, many people live in ever smaller flats and fully embrace the limits of...

Japandi is the newest and hottest trend in interiors: a harmonious combination of functionality, comfort, and the minimalist look that characterizes Scandinavian design, with the purest elegance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Japandi harmoniously...

Such a beautiful book with so many suggestions for how we can get back to happiness. Just looking at it makes me happy’ Holly Willoughby A gorgeous guide to the Danish art of creating a cosy, happy home from the internationally bestselling...

A cool guide to Scandinavian style and fashion from much-loved blogger and Danish street style star Pernille Teisbaek Scandinavia has long been the home of outstanding interior design and classic fashion brands like Acne Studios, Rains and Filippa K. But...

René Redzepi has been widely credited with re-inventing Nordic cuisine. His Copenhagen restaurant, Noma, was recognized as the best in the world by the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards in 2010 and received the unique...

Norway-based Canadian architect Todd Saunders’ unique approach, set in some of the most remote locations on earth, splices modern sculptural forms with a deeply rooted respect for nature, most famously in his Fogo Island Hotel and artists’...

Monocle’s latest book is a celebration of the Nordic region: plus a flavor of its notable neighbors and some surprises, quirks – and maybe a sauna or two – along the way. Monocle’s journalists, editors and photographers have...

Venturing beyond the usual image of hygge and knitted sweaters, this sourcebook celebrates contemporary Scandinavian style in all its forms, from design to interiors to the latest names in New Nordic cuisine. It will be inspirational reading for all...

In a climate that ranges from cold, dark and unforgiving to endless sun and crystalline skies, the homes of the Nordic countries are lifted by ever-changing and dramatic natural light balanced by an intrinsic sense of warmth. Nordic architects today are...

The Nordic Art of Life has become a role model for meaningful creative life around the globe. Scandinavian design and creativity are synonymous with cozy homes and architecture that combine style with tradition, indoors with outdoors, natural materials...