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Made by Hand
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Made by Hand is a contemporary Danish design brand celebrating fine craftsmanship and understated luxury. Founded in 2014 with the vision to develop innovative and durable design objects made by local craftspeople in Denmark and abroad. Made by Hand is guided by the passion for natural materials and permanence, and offers designs with beautiful details and timeless personality for home interiors, offices and liveable spaces.

Join Made by Hand during 3daysofdesign at Papirøen, where seven brands come together in a raw, brutalist space to showcase design in its most honest form. No filters. No excess. UN—PLUGGED is a tribute to materiality, craftsmanship, and the essence of great design—pure, tactile, and true to form.

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Finarte is Finland's leading design house for rugs and soft accessories, creating award–winning interior items for a joyful living. Founded in 1985 and thriving in the second generation, Finarte is a forerunner in sustainability, championing the use of recycled textiles and natural materials since its inception four decades ago. Inspired by Finnish weaving traditions, especially the räsymatto (rag rug), Finarte collaborates with Finnish designers and Indian artisans to reinterpret traditional craftsmanship, redefining Nordic design as they blend heritage with avant–garde aesthetics. Celebrating 40 years of rug know–how, Finarte continues to create bold and colourful collections that bring warmth and personality to any space.
Finarte
March 12, 2025
Rug & Floor
Part of 2025
Carl Hansen & Søn represents more than 115 years of Danish furniture history infused with respect and passion for artisanal craftsmanship. The world's largest manufacturer of designs by Hans J. Wegner, the collection of Carl Hansen & Søn also includes works by renowned design masters such as Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Ole Wanscher, and Børge Mogensen. Proudly crafted in Denmark.
Carl Hansen & Søn
February 10, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Outdoor
Lighting
Part of 2022
NEMO Lighting is an Italian decorative and architectural lighting company founded in Milan in 1993 and since 2012 owned by Federico Palazzari. Firmly rooted in the most innovative Italian and international design ever, NEMO launched The Masters: a unique selection of lamps designed by 20th century masters such as Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti and Franco Albini. While pursuing its commitment to the contemporary with architects and designers such as Mario Bellini, Jean Nouvel, Rudy Ricciotti, Bernhard Osann and Arihiro Miyake. NEMO Lighting has a distribution network in more than 80 countries, with showrooms in Milan, Paris and Copenhagen. Nemo is part of Nemo Group with ILTI Luce, Reggiani, FontanaArte and Driade.
Nemo
April 2, 2024
Lighting
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Stine Mikkelsen is a Danish designer working at the intersection of design, art, and craftsmanship. Exploring materiality and tactility, she balances sculptural experimentation with functional design. Her portfolio spans from conceptual, unique objects to commercially viable furniture. Exhibited internationally, her work has earned awards for its exploratory approach to contemporary design. Through research-driven processes, she reinterprets everyday objects, pushing the boundaries of traditional form and function.
Stine Mikkelsen
March 10, 2025
Furniture
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Tokyo-based Triple Bottom Line has collaborated with a wide range of clients around the world, providing comprehensive support from strategic development to final output. Specialising in product and furniture design, the studio works on cross-disciplinary projects. Its goal is not only to address current challenges, but also to tackle fundamental long-term issues and strive for sustainable value creation. Its design philosophy is rooted in everyday emotions and impulses, with an emphasis on the inherent expressiveness of materials and a focus on simple forms.
Triple Bottom Line
February 21, 2025
Marco Zelli is an architect and designer based in Zurich, Switzerland. His work explores the dialectic between the permanent and the transitory, using different registers, from the ironic to the operational, and approaching different scales of the project, from architecture to design. He has worked in some of the most prestigious offices in Portugal, Japan and Switzerland, and founded his own practice in 2020. His work has been exhibited at major international fairs such as ALCOVA Miami (2024), EDIT Naples (2024) and Fuorisalone (Assabone, 2022) and is currently represented by Oxilia Gallery (Milan) and Spazio Giallo (Rome). In addition to his practice, he currently teaches architecture design and construction at the ETH.
Marco Zelli
February 8, 2025
Curated by Studio Jonathan Radetz, the exhibition brings together designers from Denmark and Germany alongside craftspeople exploring the themes of World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026. Through a dynamic installation, the studio provides a framework where teams develop prototypes that merge traditional techniques with contemporary innovation. Photographs documenting the intersection of craft and design complement the displays, offering insight into the creative process. This collaboration with Studio Jonathan Radetz serves as a platform for sustainability, democratic design, and cultural narratives—fostering dialogue and transformation. World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 unites those passionate about shaping the future of the region, showcasing how design can strengthen democracy and improve lives.
WDC 2026 x SJR
February 12, 2025
For more than 135 years, Auping has been designing the very best ways of resting. Every single bed is made with care and attention to details, the environment, and the future. The combination of high-quality materials like steel, wood and superior upholstery fabrics have become a recognisable Auping signature over the years. Additionally, the interplay of sleek horizontal lines and soft rounded corners are characteristic for Auping designs.
Auping
January 30, 2024
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