PLAYLAB, INC. is an extremely multi-disciplinary Los Angeles-based creative studio with no focus founded in 2004. They realize ideas across a wide range of scales by creating fashion shows, films, campaigns, furniture, retail, installations, books, brands, companies, artworks and more, through creative and art direction, strategy, design and production.
NIKO JUNE is a dynamic studio
and a creative workshop dedicated to exploring the essence of well-crafted objects. With an impulsive and ever-evolving approach to production, the studio embraces fluidity and experimentation.
Its eclectic catalog brings together occasion-based collections alongside unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, each created in collaboration with exceptional talent. Rooted in curiosity and craftsmanship,
NIKO JUNE exists as a space where ideas take shape and objects find meaning.
Founded in Milan, NM3 operates at the intersection of design and consultancy, bridging architecture, interiors, product development, and bespoke furniture.
With a dual identity as both a design brand and a creative agency, NM3 approaches each project with a commitment to precision and innovation, shaping spaces and objects that balance function with refined aesthetic expression.
Apartamento is widely recognised as today’s most influential, inspiring, and honest interior design magazine.
International, well designed, simply written, and tastefully curated since 2008, it is an indispensable resource for individuals who are passionate about the way they live.
The publication is published biannually from its headquarters in Barcelona.
Akua Objects was founded in 2022 in Copenhagen by Annika Zobel Agerled and Josefine Arthur with a vision to create glassware as poetic objects.
At Akua Objects, design and craftsmanship are central to its identity. The brand is built on the belief in the fusion of sincere design and artisanal expertise, where each creation serves as a testament to the meticulous hands and passionate hearts of its artisans.
Spacon is a Copenhagen-based design studio creating brand experiences through space, story, and strategy.
Working across all scales from objects and interiors to complete brand worlds, the studio combines narrative, design, materiality, and function to shape holistic experiences and unexpected outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team and a collaborative approach, Spacon designs environments, identities, and systems that are thoughtful, resourceful, deeply human, and made to last.
Pedestal is a Danish interior brand dedicated to creating vibrant design pieces that
elevate everyday spaces.
Rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition, the brand embraces quality, functionality, and simplicity.
Informed by contemporary lifestyle and interior trends, Pedestal crafts a dynamic and relevant collection—designed to complement modern living and the ever-evolving presence of screens in our surroundings.
Founded in 2021 in Stockholm by designer Fredrik Paulsen, JOY creates furniture, objects, and ornaments defined by playful clarity and thoughtful construction.
Produced in Sweden through small-scale manufacturing, each piece reflects a commitment to accessible design and spirited expression.
JOY embraces the everyday with color, character, and an unapologetically joyful approach to contemporary living.
Hart Bageri has redefined the possibilities of baked goods, earning near-iconic status both in Denmark and beyond.
In a city where pastry culture thrives, Hart distinguishes itself through an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Every creation reflects a dedication to craft, where tradition and innovation merge to shape a bakery that stands apart in Copenhagen’s culinary landscape.
ADORNO International Design Collaboration was founded in Copenhagen in 2016 as one of the first online galleries dedicated to giving a voice to independent contemporary makers through a novel business model. Today, Adorno is active in more than 60 countries with new and unpredictable design scenes being introduced each year. The pieces ADORNO provides are authentic, exceptionally crafted, and culturally relevant.
Nick Ross is a Scottish-Swedish designer based in Stockholm, Sweden. His work revolves around delving into the intricate tapestry of history, especially ancient history, investigating facts and events that have shaped specific cultural balances. He has showcased his creations globally and has collaborated with numerous international brands including +Halle, Rimowa, Audo, Lintex, Contem, NIKO JUNE, and Louis Vuitton.
Keeping Iceland warm since 1926
66°North was founded 99 years ago to make clothing for fishermen braving the elements. Since then, the Icelandic brand has evolved with their community to make life, work, and activity possible. 66°North operates their own factories and stand behind every piece, offering repair services since day one. This spirit still drives their design and innovation today.
For almost a century, Jotun has protected property – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world’s leading manufactures of paints and coatings, Jotun combines high quality with creativity and innovation.
Founded in 2013, MOON emerged with a quiet confidence and a clear vision—to support the rise of thoughtful, distinctive brands. From fashion to interiors, its influence can be seen in the global success of names like Cecilie Bahnsen, GANNI, HAY, and Sophie Bille Brahe.
At MOON, intuition and expertise come together in a pursuit of accessible elegance. Rooted in the belief that style and substance need not be separate, the studio has become a guiding force in the Nordic creative landscape—drawing the attention of brands, editors, and visionaries eager to glimpse the future through its lens.
Andreas Murkudis is a Berlin-based curator of timeless objects spanning fashion, design, and art. Guided by a deep appreciation for quality, longevity, and refined aesthetics, his spaces embody a quiet reverence for form and function.
Each environment is thoughtfully composed—where global perspectives meet intentional curation, and where every piece invites pause, connection, and contemplation.
YILINE is a furniture and objects brand by NYC-based architect Johnny Li, founder of design studio LI&Co, whose clients include Van Cleef & Arpels and Audemars Piguet.
With craftsmanship at its core, YILINE blends architectural precision with artisanal expertise to create contemporary pieces defined by material richness, quiet elegance, and lasting resonance.
Lino Gasparitsch, a Vienna-based interior architect, explores concept and atmosphere through architecture, objects, and spatial design, reimagining existing structures.
Bettina Willnauer, a visual artist working between Vienna and Copenhagen, creates dreamlike worlds where objects, nature, and human presence merge.
Her work spans textiles, painting, and installation, with a focus on richly layered, hand-crafted tapestries.
Galerie MLS is founded by Maya Leroux Skotland, an avid collector with a deep appreciation for design.
Gelerie MLS brings together an eclectic mix of rare finds and unique treasures sourced from around the world.
They aim to create an environment where timeless designs come alive, blending different influences to inspire new possibilities for modern living.
BD is a furniture design company from Barcelona, comprised of architects, publishers, and designers unbound by conventional market rules. Since 1972, it has been fostering progress and generating awareness about the potential of design, expressing the diversity of the world and its values.
Created in 2021, Forma is a label offering signature clothing, beauty & object lines, exclusive artists collaborations and curated art and vintage, all in limited editions.
Distributing exclusively online and through select partners such as PRINTEMPS, SSENSE.COM or HNW group in Japan, Forma speaks to a genderless, ageless and trailblazing community: the Creatives.
Since its inception, Forma has developed, co-created or offered over 100 different products, contributing to financing Forma’s own foundation to support creativity with a social impact: Curating arts and design for the common good.
This year BOLIA celebrates 25 years of timeless Scandinavian design.
Collaborating with global creatives and skilled European manufacturers, the brand crafts enduring pieces from natural materials. With collections for both home and professional spaces, BOLIA reimagines interiors through thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a passionate commitment to the essence of New Scandinavian Design.
Samsøe Samsøe is an international fashion brand. Founded in 1993 and based in Copenhagen, it is defined by an aesthetic that combines the utilitarian energy of Copenhagen with a quintessentially Scandinavian spirit.
Besides its sophisticated essentials and contemporary designs, the label is pushing boundaries by presenting its collections in immersive formats which create unexpected experiences.
Meeting at the intersection of installation art and fashion, Samsøe Samsøe’s central vision for these moments is to engage all human senses.
Charlie Roberts (b.1983) draws from traditional art, pop culture, hip-hop, and folk influences, creating fluid, boundary-pushing works. His elongated figures and surreal scenes challenge conversations, blending media with expressive energy. Constantly experimenting, he redefines artistic possibilities through innovation, reinvention, and a fearless approach to form and storytelling.
Palet simplifies custom tile design through its in-house design system, combining thoughtful innovation with exceptional craftsmanship.
With a commitment to accessibility, Palet produces tiles for projects of all sizes, starting from just one square meter and with lead times as short as two weeks.
Catering to both consumers and design professionals, the brand offers a wide range of variations and limitless customization, ensuring every creation reflects a balance of precision and artistry.
Cosmetic cult brand 19-69 was founded by the Swedish artist and product developer Johan Bergelin. A twenty-four month long creative process with artisans in Scandinavia, France and Italy lead to the launch of 5 perfumes in 2017. 19-69 has launched in total 19 perfumes. For each scent there is a unique fragrance journey included in the perfume box. As with all parfumes, each scent comes alive different on every person.
Founded in London in 2018, marble.partners is an interior project by Mia Castenskjold, Klaus Weiskopf, and Stefan Zschernitz.
Now based in Copenhagen with a workshop in the South Tyrolean Alps, the brand works primarily with off-cuts and salvaged marble.
Rooted in material integrity, marble.partners creates objects that honour process, place, and the quiet beauty
of reuse.
Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression. By expanding this heritage with forward-looking materials, techniques and bold creative thinking, the ambition is to deliver new perspectives on Scandinavian design. The name Muuto comes from muutos, meaning new perspective in Finnish. Muuto handpicks leading contemporary designers who are strong interpreters of this philosophy and combine their talents with the passionate Muuto creative team. You will know the design because it has muutos: Objects made sublime through new perspectives, enjoyed across the world, representing the best of Scandinavian design today.
The Danish Design Award celebrates the difference design can make. It honors innovative danish design and their creators, highlighting the potential to shape the future and drive significant global change. The Danish Design Award is a partnership between the trade association Design denmark and DDC – Danish Design Center. The award has celebrated outstanding Danish design achievements since the ID Prize was launched in 1965.
The work of London-based designer Emma Clarke straddles ceramic sculpture and furniture.
Clarke’s creations consider the body as both a container for and an expression of psyche, approaching design through the contradictions of unity and disordered complexity.
Through works that are quasi-functional, Clarke explores narratives that divide inside/ outside, body/mind, rigidity/ fluidity, within a practice that activates undoings of binaries in favor of expressions of both/ and.
Choosing disparate materials from metal, wood, textile, and ceramics, she troubles their traditionally assigned uses, embracing subtle oscillations between fragility and stability.
The resulting combinations offer a new language that teases movement out of solid objects.
Where function meets art.
House of Bolon designs bold, character-driven flooring and furniture for private homes. Run by the 4th-generation Eklund family, everything is designed and made in Ulricehamn, Sweden—where tradition meets innovation. Their woven vinyl tiles bring personality to any room, while sculptural Balls Objects blur the line between practical design and artistic expression.
Atelier September, founded by chef Frederik Bille Brahe, is a Copenhagen café that seamlessly blends culinary artistry with a deep appreciation for art and design. Located in the heart of the city, Nordhavn and Hellerup each place offers a serene space where food, aesthetics, and culture converge.
Bille Brahe’s culinary philosophy emphasizes simplicity and seasonality, with a menu that highlights fresh, local ingredients. Signature dishes like the ‘Avocado mad’ exemplify this approach, offering refined yet approachable fare. His cookbook, Atelier September: A Place for Daytime Cooking, delves into the café’s ethos, presenting mostly vegetarian recipes alongside reflections on the inspirations behind them .
Beyond its culinary offerings, Atelier September serves as a cultural hub. The café has hosted numerous events celebrating the intersection of food and art.
SOWDEN specializes in objects, accessories, and furniture, with a strong focus on lighting. From design studio to brand, their work is driven by continuous research into new technologies and materials with the goal of designing products that stand the test of time. The SOWDEN showroom and atelier is based in Corsa porta Nuova in Milano.
Rop van Mierlo is an Amsterdam-based designer and illustrator whose work embraces spontaneity and softness. Known for his wet-on-wet technique, he creates dreamy, animal-led pieces that blur control and chance. In 2020, he launched Wild Animals, a label born from this expressive approach.
His poetic visual world has led to collaborations with names like Marni, Hermès, and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Poeticcollective was founded by Tom Botwid to explore the intersection of skateboarding and art. Based in Malmö, the studio embraces a tactile, analog approach— where movement, material, and image converge.
Each piece reflects the raw elegance of its European skate team and a commitment to quality, using organic and recycled materials.
Poeticcollective offers a quiet, expressive language rooted in culture, identity, and the freedom of self-expression.
cc-tapis was founded in Milan in 2011 with a vision to transform traditional rug-making into a contemporary art form.
Rooted in craftsmanship and collaboration, the brand fuses age-old techniques with bold, expressive design.
The Grandma Patterns series by Rop van Mierlo is one such expression—tactile works shaped by skilled hands and a playful, poetic imagination.
Jan Gleie is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice moves fluidly between photography, painting, film, sound, sculpture, and tapestry. Rooted in a quiet observation of the everyday, his work reveals subtle details often passed by — offering moments of reflection and gentle familiarity. Each piece is shaped by a deep sensitivity, evoking a sense of memory and presence through materials, light, and time-honored craft.
Founded in 1987, Meritalia® is an Italian furniture brand known for its playful, radical spirit. Blending bold design with skilled craftsmanship, the brand transforms everyday objects into expressive icons. Collaborating with visionary designers like Gaetano Pesce and Laurids Gallée, Meritalia® celebrates creativity without convention — offering furniture that invites personal expression and redefines living spaces with color, character, and a touch of irreverence.
Santa & Cole was founded in Belloch, near Barcelona, with a vision to bring enduring ideas into the public domain. For over 35 years, the studio has shaped a thoughtful universe of lighting, furniture, and objects rooted in quality, material honesty, and restraint. Each piece reflects a quiet dedication to longevity — crafted with care, guided by purpose, and meant to be passed down through generations.
