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Denmark – putting the D in design Visit a well-regarded hotel in any part of Scandinavia, and you can be sure to find at least one of Arne Jacobsen’s famous Egg Chairs. Go to a Michelin-starred restaurant in the city, and do not be surprised if it boasts a whole row of Poul Henningsen’s PH Artichoke lamps. Minimalist cafes, on the other hand, are likely to opt for Jacobsen’s Ant Chairs, while no modern kitchen is complete without a stack of Margrethe Bowls by Bernadotte & Bjørn. Danish design is everywhere.
ages citizens to get on the bike. Add leading names in the children’s wear sector, much-coveted jewellery brands and highend women’s fashion, and you will begin to see that the ‘Made in Denmark’ label says much more about an item than just where it is from.
By Linnea Dunne | Photos: VisitDenmark
In addition to the above design legends, Denmark has produced a whole host of much-loved creatives, including Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl and Hans Wegner, and the iconic Danish 1950s and ’60s style of soft corners and sleek teak has been imitated to the point of madness and adored by high-end design collectors and Shoreditch hipsters alike. It has been said of modern design that it is part of the national identity of all Danes, and it is no coincidence that BBC shows exploring the secret behind the latest Scandimania go to Copenhagen to find out more about the Danish way of life, the architecture of new, eco-friendly villages, and the landscape design that encour-
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