Happy International Women's Day - "Shes & Hers" in Scandinavian Modern Design
Celebrate International Women's Day by honouring prominent women in Scandinavian Modern Design history and their remarkable design treasures.
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005)
Winner of the "Dannebrogordenen", "Honorary Royal Designer" title by the "Royal Society of Arts" London, winner of the Lifelong Artist's Grant of the Danish Ministry of Culture; "Bindesbøll" medalist Nanna Ditzel was inspired by the openwork decoration of gingerbread facades on colonial buildings during her trip to Trinidad Island in the Caribbean in 1993 and designed Trinidad Chair that contrasts with the Scandinavian minimalist design.
The chair creates a pattern projecting a sense of movement through the interaction of light and shadow. The CNC technology used in the production of Fredericia was also regarded as a breakthrough in furniture manufacturing technology at that time.
Today, a special version of the Trinidad chair is launched in collaboration with Raf Simmons fabrics.
Aino Aalto (1894-1949)
Aino Aalto from Finland was known as the pioneer of Scandinavian design, who specialised in furniture design, architectural design and interior design. Her glassware, to be particular, is internationally acclaimed, especially the Aino Aalto Glassware inspired by water ripples.
In the Milan Triennale Design Exhibition in 1932, Aino Aalto Glassware successfully defeated her husband Alvar Aalto and won the gold medal in the Milan Triennale.
Cecilie Manz (1972-Present)
In September 2014, Cecilie Manz (awarded the designer of the year by many design awards) won the Kronprinsparrets Kulturpris in Denmark.
The Post Dining Table combines functionality, simplicity and elegance with its rectangular top and sturdy cylindrical legs. Selected solid oak with quarter-sawn treatment brings the Post Dining Table with exquisite grain, and the Post dining chair is also available.
Sofie Refer (1974-Present)
Sofie Refer from Denmark, founder and designer of Danish lighting brand Nuura, is good at taking Nordic natural scenery as inspiration.
Inspired by the soft golden light of Nordic autumn, Blossi Lighting is made of golden metal and mouth-blown glass, equipped with the latest LED technology for soft and warm light.
Bodil Kjær (1932-present)
Bodil Kjær is well-known for her design that combines Nordic minimalist aesthetics and functionality.
The Office Desk designed in 1959 is made of selected walnut, and the frame of the hollow table legs makes the desk seem to be floating in the air. Equipped with four versatile lockable drawers.
This desk was featured in the first three James Bond 007 films.
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