Royal Danish Academy

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The Royal Danish Academy—Architecture, Design, Conservation strives to be an active, creative and leading actor in society by contributing to tackling the major national and global challenges of our time. The Royal Danish Academy is a research and educational institution that is drawing on a historical foundation within the fields of architecture, design and conservation. Based on a solid tradition the Royal Danish Academy constantly develops its subject areas by uniting three fields of knowledge: academic research, artistic research and professional practice, which are three different ways of discovering, inventing and creating.

Set at the harbour–side home of the Royal Danish Academy’s Institute of Design, Product & Material, Here & Now celebrates design innovation. It presents new furniture design inspired by antiquity, marking the 7–year anniversary of a collaboration between Egyptian artisan–manufacturers and Academy students.The exhibition is accompanied by an outdoor installation of experimental ceramic furniture by Academy faculty. The Academy Library hosts three related exhibitions featuring graduate process work, lighting prototypes developed with Focus Lighting, and projects from the Academy Startup Hub. Tours of the Academy’s Chair Collection run through the day, while evening DJs & bars provide a relaxed setting for professional exchange and dialogue.

Related Exhibitions
d line was established in Denmark in 1971 and is rooted in a design tradition defined by simplicity, honest materials and enduring quality. d line designs and crafts architectural hardware, sanitary ware and accessories that support everyday routines across both public and private spaces. From the lever handle turned when entering a room to the tap used each morning, the products are made to be touched, used and trusted, every single day. Reflecting a commitment to durability and long-lasting performance, d line creates solutions designed to perform beautifully, now and for generations to come.
d line
January 12, 2026
Part of 2026
Accessories
LAYERED bridges creativity, culture, and art into the physical space. From their studio in Stockholm, they design handcrafted centerpieces that turn interiors into curated, expressive environments. Through bold concepts, artist collaborations and a sustainable mindset, they offer a new perspective on Scandinavian design. LAYERED is not here to blend in, they are here to create conversation pieces.
LAYERED
April 18, 2024
Part of 2024
Rug & Floor
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Arper is a global design brand that envisions products for the way we live. Founded in Italy in 1989 by the Feltrin family, it offers, through empathetic and enduring designs, a perspective on contemporary living that increasingly requires fluidity and versatility. The company views design through the lens of The Project of Living, a strategic approach that explores the application of versatile furnishings that seamlessly accommodate all the different things we do daily and the many spaces in which we do them. Sustainability plays a central role for Arper, which aims to become a leading example of a responsible business, by integrating sustainability into its culture, processes and products.
Arper
February 1, 2024
Accessories
Furniture
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
ester & erik is a family-owned company that has been making high-quality candles since 1987. Since then, the logo with the heart in the middle has been ester & erik’s trademark – an icon reflecting the couple’s fondness for each other, and in particular for candles, craftsmanship and the quality behind their vision. A vision of creating warmth, joy and life through the candles which they have invented, produced and developed themselves for two generations.
ester & erik
March 23, 2026
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
Since 1948, Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers has brought art, design and antiques to passionate collectors around the world. Through its Online and Live Auctions, the house presents a carefully curated selection of rare and remarkable objects, all chosen by knowledgeable specialists. Guided by its core values of credibility, expertise and renewal, Bruun Rasmussen celebrates craftsmanship, historical value and the enduring stories that great art and design continue to tell.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
February 20, 2023
Established in 2020 in Armenia, OCHRE merges artistic ideas with artisanal expertise to craft objects for everyday life. At the heart of OCHRE’s practice is wool—a material that serves as both a physical foundation and a source of reflection. Yet wool is a starting point, never an obligatory final destination. In recent years, OCHRE’s collections have expanded into the world of embroidery, ceramics, and beyond. OCHRE creates objects for everyday life, guided by a search for more sustainable ways of relating to materials, to histories, and to one another.
OCHRE
January 28, 2026
A lab for creative diversity. Stockholm-based Beckmans College of Design offers BA-programs in Fashion, Product Design and Visual Communication. We combine creative practice with the building of knowledge. Collaborations with the industry is an essential part of the curriculum.
Beckmans College of Design
March 5, 2025
Headquartered in Milan, MUG leverages the finest Italian craftsmanship to ensure optimal quality and appearance of its products. The focus on balanced proportions and the luminous effect of its lamps are the core of MUG’s design process while the refinement of the materials define the quality standard of the pieces.
Mug
February 2, 2026
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