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Furniture Programme is an integral part of the Interior Architecture Major of the Department of Architecture at Aalto University in Finland. On top of spatial design studies, with experimental courses on both BA and MA levels, and outstanding workshop facilities, students explore hands–on the diverse creative and conceptual approaches to furniture and product design practice.

INSIDE—OUT can refer to blurring the boundary between interior and outdoor space, as well as to the in–depth nature of the design process. The exhibition presents the work of a group of young, international furniture designers currently studying at Aalto University in Finland. While diverse in material, form and function, all works share a common ground in their thoughtful, versatile design, adaptable to different environments and contexts. Suspended within a structured grid, each piece stands alone yet remains in dialogue with its immediate neighbours. Designed from the inside out, every work evolves from a conceptual clarity, shaping its final expression and spatial presence. Come and discover their work!

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Galleri Sonja is visiting from Bornholm. Once a saddle maker’s shop from the early 1800s, Galleri Sonja is now a place where craft, culture, and community meet in the gentle rhythm of slow living. The gallery is not only a space for experiencing art, it is also a space where knowledge of craft is shared and passed on. Through exhibitions and conversations, Galleri Sonja helps preserve and expand understanding of traditional and contemporary craft. Inspired by Bornholm’s nature and light, its tactile materials resonate with works by local and international artists. During 3daysofdesign, you can visit Galleri Sonja in Kvindernes Bygning.
Galleri Sonja
February 24, 2026
Accessories
Furniture
Part of 2026
Vipp is a Danish, 3rd generation family–owned design company. Founded by metalsmith Holger Nielsen in the small town of Randers, Denmark in 1939, his entrepreneurial debut was a practical waste bin initially crafted for his wife’s hair salon. When Holger passes away in the beginning of the nineties, his daughter Jette inherits the bin and a metal workshop in the backyard of her childhood home in Randers. Joined by her children, Kasper and Sofie, they set out to transform the bin into a brand.Today, with its steadfast commitment to product engineering and design, Vipp equals a full–blown design universe of furniture, lighting, accessories, kitchens, and guesthouses.
Vipp
January 5, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Bath
Kitchen
Part of 2022
Established in 2025, FIRPON's first endeavour is to bring the light back to the somewhat mythical Filosof Lamp, created by the notorious architect Lars-Erik Ejlers (1948–2024). Lars-Erik Ejlers carried the lamp with him wherever he went, from the bar at Hotel D’Angleterre to Holstein Bodega, turning Copenhagen’s nightlife into his personal showroom. To own a Filosof Lamp was to own a piece of a story, as it was often purchased directly from him during a late-night visit to a city bar, making it both rare and iconic. FRIPON now carries his vision forward, bringing the Filosof Lamp back to shine in modern spaces.
FRIPON
March 4, 2024
Lighting
Part of 2024
Part of 2026
Founded in 2011, cc–tapis is a contemporary rug company based in Milan, focused on an imaginative approach, bespoke attitude and an international collaborative ethos. cc–tapis’ rugs are designed in partnership with forward–thinking creatives, applying ancient techniques, modern technologies, high–quality materials and sustainable processes to constantly push the limits of what is considered possible in the realms of residential and contract rug–making.
cc–tapis
February 21, 2024
Rug & Floor
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
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Thorup Copenhagen is a design studio rooted in a passion for the art of furniture and lighting making, inspiring an appreciation for objects crafted with integrity and designed to endure. Founded in Copenhagen in 2018 by MA. Furniture Designer Kasper Thorup, the studio creates thoughtfully crafted furniture and lighting defined by durability, material honesty, and purposeful function—fostering lasting connections between people and the spaces they inhabit.
Thorup Copenhagen
February 17, 2023
On the occasion of 3daysofdesign, Johan Borups Højskole opens the doors to its historic mansion in Copenhagen’s Cultural District, inviting visitors to explore the graduation showcase by emerging Nordic voices. This semester’s final exhibitions feature a project from Design & Ceramics—an artistic education where tradition meets contemporary culture in an open, exploratory atmosphere. Set within the school’s historic courtyard and interiors, the showcase highlight the culmination of a semester shaped by dialogue, curiosity, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1891, Johan Borups' is a Danish ‘højskole’—a creative community based on growth, collab and reflection.
Johan Borups Højskole
April 9, 2025
Panzeri represents the 'Made in Italy' manufacture tradition with high–quality decorative and architectural lighting. Founded in northern Italy, the brand combines technical expertise, contemporary design and advanced LED technology to create solutions for residential, hospitality and contract spaces. Panzeri represents 'Made in Italy' manufacturing, attention to detail and a constant focus on innovation, sustainability and visual comfort.
Panzeri
January 22, 2026
Naver Collection is proudly crafted in Denmark by Aksel Kjersgaard A/S (1952) and Gramrode Møbelfabrik A/S (1924), a collaboration est. in 1995. The design is a fusion of innovative design, classic craftsmanship, and the heritage of a rich design history. The design philosophy revolves around wood as an essential resource, challenged and combined with leather, laminate, stainless steel, and Corian© to create innovative furniture with a focus on aesthetics, comfort, and functionality. Each design is created with meticulous care - we take pride in every detail. Naver Collection collaborates with national and international designers such as Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, Henrik Lehm, Susanne Grønlund, Nissen & Gehl MDD. and Gehl & Møller.
Naver Collection
February 3, 2022
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