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
Nychair X is a folding lounge chair designed in 1970 by Takeshi Nii, continuously made in Japan.
The simple yet elegant design, combined with comfort, versatility, and repairability, made Nychair X a chair loved by generations. Thanks to its light weight and foldability, it can be easily moved between rooms and does not take much space when folded, making it a great companion for contemporary multifunctional living spaces.
By collaborating with fabric designers or brands like Carhartt WIP, Nychair X reaches out to new audiences while cherishing its original principles.
Maintenance can be performed at home, and different parts can be replaced, so the chair can be enjoyed for many years. Awarded with Long Life Design and Good Design awards.
Nychair X
December 21, 2023
Furniture
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
ASKO, a trusted Scandinavian brand, is known for its high–quality appliances with designs based on Scandinavian principles. Combining practicality and durability, ASKO uses premium materials to create long–lasting products. Founded in Sweden over 75 years ago, ASKO has become a global leader in kitchen, dishwashing, laundry, and professional appliances, offering reliable performance and clean, simple design.
ASKO
February 10, 2022
Bath
Kitchen
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
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 inter–human 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.
Fora Form
February 28, 2022
Furniture
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
In homage to Italian lighting master Carlo Nason, Form Portfolios opens its studio in central Copenhagen to a reflective presentation on Nason’s enduring legacy and the poetic clarity of glass, form, and light. The exhibition brings together rare archival pieces, newly rediscovered sketches, and a contemporary reappraisal of Nason’s iconic work—curated to illuminate both his inventive mind and the magic of Murano craftsmanship.
Form Portfolios
February 1, 2024
Furniture
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Lighting
Other Exhibitions
Throughout history, tools have been crucial to humanity’s ability to survive and innovate, from primitive stone tools to advanced machinery, tools have been key to shaping the world.
 
VÆRKTØJ is an exhibition format that aims to communicate and demonstrate how the identities of designers are largely shaped by the tools they use; as tools not only drive the development of ideas and creative processes but also leave a distinct mark on the final product.
VÆRKTØJ
January 29, 2023
Sculptural objects meet the latest and greatest lifestyle books when Caché and New Mags join forces.

Tied to the universe of books. Designed with simplicity, honesty and pure aesthetics in mind. Integrating so seamlessly with the cultured home, every Caché object almost appears to be hiding in plain sight. Whatever your treasured books and magazines may be, they now have striking sculptural companions that never fail to feature a useful detail or function. The truth is, nothing really says more about us than the books we own. Books remind us of what we love and what’s important. What we have been, what we are and what we can become.
Caché x New Mags
March 14, 2022
HOUE, a Danish design house established in 2007, is rooted in the country’s rich furniture tradition. Dedicated to creating high–quality, affordable furniture, HOUE combines thoughtful design with durability and functionality. With a strong commitment to responsible production, each collection meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, ensuring pieces that enhance living spaces with both style and longevity.
HOUE
March 28, 2022
TADA Studio is an independent brand founded by Tara Dahlin, working from her remote workshop in Western Sweden. Her design process is guided by intuition, allowing materials and forms to shape each creation. By experimenting with contrasting shapes and unexpected details, she crafts sculptural pieces that blur the line between functional design and art. Her dedication to craftsmanship has fostered collaborations with like–minded designers and makers, including Erin Karlsson and Emi Shinmura. This creative synergy has evolved into TADA Studio & Friends for 3daysofdesign, where their work will be showcased together.
TADA Studio & Friends
February 4, 2025
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