MANU MATTERS
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MANU builds object-to-human relationships. Their objects are all ‘characters’ to live alongside — not bought and sold, but adopted. Working across waste streams, the material becomes both the starting point and the guide, allowing its limitations to shape the design of each object. They craft objects from PET bottles, lemon peels, or sand — depending on what’s available around them. MANU believes this philosophy can help us rediscover the value of finite raw materials, encouraging more respect and care for the objects we live with.

Step inside the Future of Craft in MANU's Micro Factory and meet the latest addition to the MANU family.

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Founded in Denmark in 1872, Fritz Hansen plays an active role in the evolution of Danish design, shaping a legacy of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Throughout its history, the company has worked closely with visionary designers and architects to shape lasting designs that have stood the test of time. From Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm to contemporary talents like Cecilie Manz, Piero Lissoni, and Jaime Hayon, each collaboration contributes to an ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation—united by a dedication to enduring design made to pass on to the next generation. Fritz Hansen’s collections span indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, and objects brought to life in homes, workplaces, and hospitality spaces worldwide.
Fritz Hansen
January 17, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Rug & Floor
Lighting
Part of 2022
Fiorini Trading represents a curated selection of leading furniture brands such as Living Divani, Desalto, Alias, Extremis, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Ondarreta, and Asplund. The portfolio is defined by a shared philosophy: exceptional quality, premium materials, and designs that are both timeless and functional. Many of the partners are family–owned companies with a strong heritage of craftsmanship, in–house production, and collections developed in collaboration with internationally renowned designers. Fiorini Trading works closely with architects, contract dealers, and furniture retailers across Scandinavia to provide solutions that seamlessly integrate style and functionality in both professional and private spaces.
Fiorini Trading
February 3, 2022
Furniture
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Office
Outdoor
An intuitive exploration of interior life and how our domestic spaces reflect the layered dualities of living. It is a study in how time,
light, and impulse shape our everyday environments, revealing a choreography of movement, mood, and meaning. 

Objects and belongings gather where the light invites them, arranged through instinctive gestures and responsive habit. The space is alive with dualities: rest and action, solitude and connection, clarity and obscurity. Home from Home invites you to dwell in this tension between stillness and transformation - to consider not only how we live, but how light lives with us. 

At Noura Residency, Charlotte Taylor reflects on how temporal and emotional shifts delineate the spatial logic of the home.
HOME FROM HOME
May 15, 2025
Furniture
Accessories
Part of 2025
The design originality of Kalmar Werkstätten lies in over 140 years of lighting excellence, combining Austrian modernism with high–quality craftsmanship. Rooted in simplicity and honest construction, the brand's legacy embraces minimalism, quality materials, and refined proportions. The designs honour its history, adapted for modern lifestyles and contemporary interiors. Kalmar Werkstätten lighting combines timeless elegance with contemporary function, offering versatile pieces that seamlessly integrate into diverse spaces. Each design is a testament to flawless execution and enduring originality.
Kalmar Werkstätten
January 13, 2025
Lighting
Part of 2025
Other Exhibitions
With over half a century of experience in the industry and deeply rooted in Danish traditions, Dencon was established in 1964 with a vision to shape workplaces through their extensive range of products.
Every piece of furniture that leaves their production in Skive is a result of decades of experience and expertise. From classic elegance to innovative designs, Dencon strives to create furniture series that not only meet functional needs and promote collaboration and creativity but also demonstrate consideration for the environment. 
WE CREATE TEAMS is not just a slogan but a guiding principle for Dencon's work, where they dedicate themselves to creating a work environment where teams can thrive and team spirit is cultivated.
Dencon
February 1, 2024
Miniforms is a bizarre entity: known for vibrant, unconventional designs and often seen collaborating with young, talented designers. The motto, “Making Craftsmanship Last,” embodies a commitment to uniqueness, where skilled hands take centre stage and machines play a supporting role to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. A strong focus on environmental consciousness underpins every decision. Guided by a deep sense of social responsibility, Miniforms embraces local production and adopts circular economy principles—from the careful selection of materials to partnerships with suppliers who share the same vision.
Miniforms
December 19, 2023
A Danish design brand, and concept store founded in 1953 in the heart of Copenhagen by Hagbarth Skjalm Petersen and his spouse Lisbeth Westergaard. A center for home interior and lifestyle items designed to inspire to an aesthetic and more sustainable lifestyle. The original design philosophy of H. Skjalm P. is still focusing on sustainable production and natural materials, notably the organic GOTS certified textiles. The H. Skjalm P. collection includes a wide range of design in brass, in stainless steel, ceramics and glass, as well as textiles in 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. Explore our new collection of lamps, hooks and knobs, tea towels, bedlinen, vases, Christmas Collection and much more.
H. Skjalm P.
March 2, 2023
Iteration Collective is a newly established design collective of 12 young designers. The community has emerged from a shared desire to create and challenge each other, pushing creative boundaries to enhance their skills as designers. Through close collaboration, members tackle new design challenges, each producing original works based on a shared design brief with defined constraints and objectives. Recognising the importance of responsible design practices, the group is dedicated to exploring new approaches, challenging conventional norms in furniture design and to pave the way for more eco–conscious solution. With hope to inspire future design generations and contribute to the dialogue surrounding design innovation and sustainability.
Iteration Collective
February 1, 2024
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