Designmuseum Danmark

Designmuseum Danmark
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Step inside the design memory of Denmark. Here you will encounter the proud Danish design tradition in the museum’s extensive collection of Danish and international design icons, as well as groundbreaking exhibitions on the design of the future. The museum offers a string of exhibitions, ranging from the Victorian homes and collection manias of the past to contemporary designers and trends, dealing with the global issues of tomorrow. The museum also houses Copenhagen’s greenest museum garden, a superb café and a design shop with the classics as well as new and unique design finds.

Join us during the 3daysofdesign festival, as Designmuseum Danmark invites you to three days of reflection on the past, present and future of Danish design. As part of the 3daysofdesign festival, Designmuseum Danmark will host a series of talks, exhibitions, and engaging activities from June 18 to 20. Meet designers, architects, artists and change makers who share a vision for a more caring, inclusive, conscious and collaborative world. These are individuals who stand by their values and ‘keep it real’ in perfect harmony with this year’s theme.

Related Exhibitions
Finnish design companies Artek and Marimekko are united by bold and distinct identities that are heavily influenced by architecture, nature and human–centric pragmatism. Marimekko’s distinctive patterns are rooted in expressing a strong and unique identity, celebrating perfect imperfections and the trace of the human hand. Artek’s technological expertise incorporates wood bending and advanced woodworking techniques integrates the warm, organic qualities of Finnish birchwood into standardised production processes.
Artek + Marimekko
January 11, 2024
Accessories
Kitchen
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Furniture
Saxo Living is undergoing an exciting transformation, evolving from classic Scandinavian design to a fresher, more modern aesthetic. Under the leadership of Jens Nellemann Kristensen and Morten Westmark, this journey begins with the latest model, KASA—a seamless fusion of craftsmanship, durability, and contemporary elegance. Designed to stand the test of time, each sofa embodies timeless Danish design with a modern sophistication. Customisation options include a selection of premium leather, luxurious fabrics, and a variety of colours, allowing each piece to be tailored to individual preferences.
SAXO LIVING Denmark
March 20, 2025
Furniture
Part of 2025
Beds
Tom Dixon, founded by the eponymous British designer Tom Dixon, stands as a global design powerhouse. Renowned for innovative creations such as the Melt pendant, Mirror Ball, and other instantly recognisable designs, the brand seamlessly blends craftsmanship and contemporary design. Its avant-garde approach to lighting, furniture and accessories has earned it a place in prestigious museums worldwide, including the V&A in London, MoMA in New York, and the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The London studio in Kings Cross serves as the epicentre of Tom Dixon's creative prowess. Embracing the ethos of innovation, honest materials, and longevity, Tom Dixon has become a global design trailblazer with an unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries.
TOM DIXON
January 31, 2024
Accessories
Furniture
Lighting
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Blēo is a design–led colour and surface collective based in Copenhagen. Blēo explores the dialogue between colour, material, and context. Developed in close collaboration with leading architects and designers, their paints and tile collections are created to elevate the aesthetic standards of contemporary interior architecture.
Blēo
January 31, 2024
Materials
Wall & Surface
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Other Exhibitions
Viccarbe is an international reference in the manufacture of collaborative furniture for contract, hospitality, educational, healthcare, and residential environments. 
The company is based in Valencia, Spain, a city that enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year. This light is part of their Mediterranean identity and is the starting point of their kind designs, made in collaboration with leading international designers such as Patricia Urquiola, John Pawson, Jasper Morrison, Naoto Fukasawa, Jaime Hayon or Piero Lissoni.
VICCARBE
January 30, 2024
Founded in the late 1980s, Davide Groppi is an Italian lighting company recognised for the production of original and unique products distributed the world over, in which simplicity, weightlessness, emotion, creative invention and amazement are the fundamental ingredients. Making light is not just a technical gesture, it is getting closer to people on a more personal and intimate level. The lighting solutions Davide Groppi invents every day are his language to seduce and excite. Lamps are like the letters of an alphabet used to write anagrams, words and stories of light. Davide Groppi work obtained prestigious international awards and became part of the permanent collections of important design museums.
DAVIDE GROPPI
February 5, 2025
Roosa Ryhänen is a Helsinki—based designer whose work blends industrial and product design, creating objects that exist at the intersection of function and art. Ryhänen favours local production and material sourcing, using Finnish birch and supporting local artisans to minimise environmental impact. Ryhänen’s mindset in design production is centred on made–to–order, minimising waste by producing only what is needed and reducing excess inventory. Her work aims to create timeless, collectible designs that not only serve a functional purpose but also challenge conventional design.
Studio Roosa Ryhänen
January 28, 2025
NCS Colour is the creator of the three-dimensional Natural Colour System®, a colour system and global standard that translates colour vision into a systematic language. Using NCS Notations, any surface’s colour can be described as we perceive it. This enables an accurate approach to colour communication that unites industries and creatives worldwide. Rooted in science and the belief that precision empowers creativity and efficiency, NCS Colour provides precise physical and digital design tools for designers and architects while advancing industry knowledge through colour solutions. Influencing everything from creative design to product manufacturing, NCS Colour is a trusted partner that helps turn colour ideas into reality.
NCS Colour
December 18, 2024
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