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Designs of the Time, a Belgian company founded in 1998 by the Puylaert family, creates interior textiles that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Their passion for natural materials and casual, untreated aesthetics defines their approach, resulting in fabrics that feel effortlessly refined. With a deep commitment to craftsmanship, authenticity, and thoughtful design, their work embodies a quiet luxury that brings warmth and character to any space. Each collection reflects their dedication to creating textiles that feel both timeless and inviting.

Drawing inspiration from the untouched landscape of an isolated island and the art of sculpture—designs of the time’s new fabric collection 'Ausarta' celebrates the dialogue between craftsmanship, nature and the home. The materials skilfully play with light and shadow through textured linen blends that catch the breeze and create ever–changing patterns. The colour palette is reminiscent of sandstone, wood, clay and steel sculptures, with a harmonious blend of earthy neutrals and vibrant hues. Each piece combines bold, avant–garde design with authentic craftsmanship.

Related Exhibitions
Visitors to this year’s 3daysofdesign are invited to Petra, a new boutique hotel reimagined by &Tradition. In collaboration with Copenhagen Design Hotels, the original Kay Fisker building from 1943 has been carefully restored, preserving original details, and blending them with &Tradition's contemporary and classic pieces. A home away from home to dine, drink and stay, Petra warmly welcomes seasoned design lovers, friends, and curious newcomers to discover the charm and distinctive personality of Petra.
Petra Hotel
February 25, 2025
Wall & Surface
Furniture
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
Furniture ought to make room for people. That has been the philosophy since 1942, when FDB Møbler was founded, by architect Børge Mogensen. Many new designers have since entered the fold, but the foundational principles remain the same: to create beautiful, functional and exceptionally crafted furniture that makes room for everyday living at home. FDB Møbler is internationally known as a frontrunner of Danish design. It’s a story of classic pieces to be passed down from generation to generation. Regardless of whether they are talking about iconic pieces or new, innovative designs, the goal is the same: To have the veritable quality of life that was envisioned when the first pieces of furniture emerged in 1942.
FDB Møbler
January 6, 2022
Furniture
Outdoor
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Lee Broom is one of the UK’s leading product designers and a global design brand. Since founding his studio in 2007 Lee Broom has created over 100 lighting, furniture and accessories, all designed by Lee himself and retailed around the world. Combining craft, materiality and innovation, the products are Made in Britain by hand at the Lee Broom factory in East London. Exhibiting collections globally, Lee Broom has gained a reputation for creating conceptual dynamic installations which are surreal, experiential and unexpected. The brand’s signature mix of classicism and modernity has garnered over 40 awards including British Designer of the Year and The Queen’s Award for Enterprise presented by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace.
Lee Broom
February 3, 2025
Lighting
Furniture
Accessories
Part of 2025
Other Exhibitions
Kettal is a specialised furniture designer and manufacturer. Since its beginnings in 1966, Kettal has had an international calling to design and innovation. Founded in Barcelona by Mr. Manuel Alorda, Kettal aspires to the joy of outdoor life. Today Kettal is managed by the second generation. 
Kettal's mission is to create outdoor and indoor furniture that is timeless and contemporary, combining creativity, personality, innovation, and modern production methods. The importance of scientific and technological research has always been at the forefront of Kettal’s product development. The high–quality products offered today are the result of their spirit of functionality, innovation, and aesthetics.
KETTAL
January 31, 2024
Since its foundation in 1911, the family-owned company Fredericia has proudly built a strong tradition of beautiful craftsmanship and innovative design, developed in close collaboration with a circle of internationally recognised names. Legendary designers such as Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Mogens Koch and Nanna Ditzel, as well as contemporary figures like Barber Osgerby, Jasper Morrison, Cecilie Manz, and Maria Bruun, all play a role in shaping Fredericia into the design and craftsmanship institution it is today. 

Fredericia is a proud B Corp taking part in a global movement where people use business as a force for good—a holistic certification for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability.
Fredericia
January 18, 2022
BIG—Bjarke Ingels Group is a Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Zurich, Bhutan, and Oslo–based group of architects, designers, urbanists, landscape professionals, interior and product designers, researchers, and inventors. Led by Bjarke Ingels, the studio is currently involved in projects throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. BIG’s architecture emerges out of a careful analysis of how contemporary life constantly evolves and changes. BIG believes that by hitting the fertile overlap between pragmatic and utopia, architects can find the freedom to change the surface of our planet, to better fit contemporary life forms.
Bjarke Ingels Group
January 29, 2025
Founded in Copenhagen in 2006, Mater is a pioneering green–tech design brand with sustainability and circularity at its core. From the outset, the ambition was to inspire a global design audience and engage people in sustainable thinking. Mater uses cutting–edge technology in their production to transform waste materials into furniture. Through collaboration with well–established and new design talents, they create timeless designs in a sustainable and responsible way. Mater is continuously committed to finding and developing new waste materials and techniques that allow them to create more from less.
Mater
February 24, 2022
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