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
Barcelona–based design studio, Devon Liedtke, is a collection of objects for the here and there, thoughtfully designed and crafted in Europe. The collections span materials, from earthenware and charred wood to marble and onyx, united by a shared language of texture, tone, and form. Rooted in design and organic simplicity, the work honours the beauty of everyday rituals: a raku vase holding a single stem, a porcelain cup kept close at night, a carved bowl of salt at the table.
Devon Liedtke
January 14, 2026
Accessories
Part of 2026
Estonia’s national story is simple: succeeding at change is its superpower; in design, that means future ready solutions with a gentle, human pace, delivered with a friendly, down to earth voice and clean, simple form. Silen, Slept, SEOS, House of Pärnamets, Maarit Pöör, Jalg, Aeris, Loreida Hein x RaSun, EMBAKUMBA—gathered at the Embassy of Estonia to show how a small, digitally fluent nation turns calm into a competitive edge—spaces and objects that make room to think, feel, and slow down. Together, they translate Estonia’s brand into lived experience: authentic materials, generous space, and technology that disappears into the background—design that invites you to slow down, breathe, and notice what matters in this moment.
Embassy of Estonia
January 30, 2026
Furniture
Office
Beds
Accessories
Materials
Founded in 2011, cc–tapis is a contemporary rug company based in Milan, focused on an imaginative approach, bespoke attitude and an international collaborative ethos. cc–tapis’ rugs are designed in partnership with forward–thinking creatives, applying ancient techniques, modern technologies, high–quality materials and sustainable processes to constantly push the limits of what is considered possible in the realms of residential and contract rug–making.
cc–tapis
February 21, 2024
Rug & Floor
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Part of 2026
Natural Material Studio is an award-winning, Copenhagen-based design and research studio redefining material innovation for a fluid future. Founded in 2018 by Bonnie Hvillum, the studio transforms natural and discarded resources into bespoke biomaterials, objects and environments that seamlessly merge functionality, artistry and circularity. Through reimagined design processes and architectural structures, Natural Material Studio is committed to shaping a more sustainable and interconnected world. With an experimental and future-focused approach, Natural Material Studio’s cross-disciplinary team works to explore new possibilities within the convergence of material science, artistic ingenuity and spatial design.
Natural Material Studio
October 25, 2022
Materials
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2026
Other Exhibitions
Edin and Lina Kjellvertz launched Dusty Deco as a platform for curating vintage furniture, interior accessories and art. After having traveled the world and browsing flea markets for the most unique pieces, their home and storages quickly filled up to the brim with rare designs. Ten years later, Edin and Lina began drafting a new chapter in the brand’s history when closing the doors to its vintage business, instead launching their own collection of furniture, rugs and details. Today, Dusty Deco is a contemporary design brand, creating pieces with just as much storytelling, originality and passion for craftsmanship as the vintage finds that originally inspired the couple to start their company.
Dusty Deco
April 3, 2024
Astep is a young, contemporary design company with a rich legacy. Founded in 2014 by Alessandro Sarfatti with the vision of creating and curating timeless design objects with an innovative approach and environmental awareness. Astep offers thoughtful, long–lasting and carefully crafted lighting for home interiors, offices and design spaces alike. Based in Copenhagen and produced in Italy, Astep draws heavily on the Italian design legacy of the Sarfatti family and continuously strive to remain curious and evolving.
Astep
January 11, 2022
Founded in 1990, OneCollection works with interior solutions for public spaces across sectors, including hospitality, business, and healthcare and care environments. Operating at the intersection of modern Danish design and craftsmanship, OneCollection develops furniture and interiors that support functionality, comfort, and long–term use. Their portfolio spans between bespoke furniture and interior solutions, tailored to the specific needs of each sector. Across projects, OneCollection maintains a strong commitment to quality, responsibility, and considered design.
OneCollection
October 18, 2024
ESCENTIAL CPH is a Copenhagen–based perfume composition house led by perfumer Emmanuel Martini. They design bespoke fragrances, scented products and immersive olfactory experiences for clients spanning the full spectrum of the industry from rising niche perfumery (Tekinoktay Perfumes, Difüse) and independent fashion and interior designers (La Bagatelle by Malene Malling, Helene Blanche) to leading design houses (Georg Jensen, Flamant, Nordiska Galleriet), major fashion and retail groups (Samsøe Samsøe, H&M) and luxury hospitality (Nimb Hotel, Hotel Sanders by Kølpin). Each composition is developed with high–quality materials and scaled from small to industrial production, translating a brand's universe into a distinctive olfactory signature
ESCENTIAL CPH
May 19, 2026
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