Danish Industry

Danish Industry
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Danish Industry (DI) is Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, representing over 20.000 companies, from small startups to global leaders. Democratically governed by its members, DI evolves to meet the dynamic needs of the business community. At 3daysofdesign, DI showcases pioneering companies renowned worldwide for their design excellence and innovation. By highlighting these creative businesses, DI helps turn groundbreaking ideas into lasting global impact, reinforcing Denmark’s reputation as a hub for high–quality, sustainable design. Experience a unique ‘floating showcase’ in the heart of Copenhagen, aboard a historic barge in Nyhavn.

During 3daysofdesign, Danish Industry welcomes visitors to one of the most unique settings of the festival. Together with selected members, an exhibition unfolds aboard Bådteatret—the Boat Theatre—in the heart of Nyhavn, one of Denmark’s most iconic locations. Visitors can experience outstanding craftsmanship both on and below deck, uniting design heritage with the country’s maritime setting. Throughout the festival, the programme features talks, sessions and receptions with public and private partners, making the Boat Theatre a distinctive destination.

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Abstracta Interiør
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A–N–D is a decorative luminaire design studio and manufacturer where original collections are conceptualised, built, and assembled in–house. The name A–N–D is derived from 'A New Detail.' The studio explores new design possibilities through innovative production methods and by integrating the latest lighting technologies. In pursuit of the visually poetic, A–N–D is inspired by the unexpected and the everyday—compelled by light’s ability to shape and animate space.
A–N–D
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PBJ Designhouse was founded in 1968 and has been Danish–owned ever since. PBJ is known for making modern home furniture inspired by classic Danish design and they now also expands into commercial interiors. As workplaces and hospitality spaces embrace home–like aesthetics, PBJ adapts its classics for lounges, conference rooms, and restaurants. Each piece meets strict sustainability standards, including testing of surfaces, durability and strengths. The result is furniture with idea and identity, form and function, finish and finesse, both for private homes and contract markets.
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ykoon is a design label by Steven Gosseye built on conscious choice, valued not only for its design, but for the story, craftsmanship and integrity behind each piece. Each object seeks simplicity in form while remaining engaging through detail and proportion. Grounded in a strong technical foundation, every design is carefully refined down to its construction and finishing. The story of each object begins with an idea and evolves through sketches and prototypes into a well–considered result. Working exclusively with solid hardwoods, ykoon employs traditional joinery techniques, reflecting a deep respect for craftsmanship. Sustainability, tradition and character come together in objects shaped with care and intention.
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To inspire people through innovative and sustainable spaces. Cosentino is a global manufacturer of eco–friendly and technologically advanced surfaces for homes and public spaces. In the new Cosentino showroom at Kuglegaarden, the company presents versatile collections from the main brands, Dekton, Silestone, Sensa and Éclos. With inspiration from natural stone and craftmanship, Cosentino seeks to inspire the creativity of architects and interior designers worldwide with carbon–neutral surfaces produced with natural minerals, reused materials, and renewable energy: technical, ultracompact stone and mineral hybrid surfaces for architectural facades, wall claddings, bathrooms, kitchen countertops, and interior design.
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Founded by Bruno Fattorini in 1992, MDF Italia has always stood at the forefront of creativity, innovation and design. Since 2007, the company has been led by the Cassina family holding—strengthening a vision rooted in simplicity, lightness of form and design challenge, refining a minimalist approach with a more sophisticated, warm character. MDF Italia’s collections are conceived to last beyond trends, adapting naturally to different contexts, from residential spaces to work and hospitality settings. In 2019, MDF Italia acquired Acerbis, an Italian company with over 150 years of history, marking the meeting of two realities united by shared values of design and innovation.
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Fora Form is a Norwegian contract furniture manufacturer for areas wherever people meet. Fora Form manufactures furniture to focus on democratic processes, equality and trust. Knowing these values will add value to your meeting places will increase well-being, culture, and innovation power. Fora Form has four focus areas where actual interhuman value is created: Eat together, Work together, Breathe together and Experience together. Established in 1929, Fora Form has used design as a strategic tool since the 1950s. Today's collection combines modern designs by Scandinavia's top designers and classics from the company's heritage. Fora Form is part of Lammhults Design Group.
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Botané is building a new category at the intersection of interior design, sustainability and modern aesthetics. Created to bring botanical design into everyday spaces, Botané offers a lasting alternative to perishability, designed to remain rather than disappear. Approached as an interior discipline, botanical design is treated with the same intention as furniture, objects and architectural elements. Each composition is shaped through proportion, texture and spatial balance, becoming part of how a space is experienced rather than something that fades from it. More than decoration, botanical design shapes atmosphere; calm, coherent and enduring.
Botané
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