This year’s 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen proved once again that great design knows no borders. From cast-crystal lighting to Māori-inspired tables and reissued mid-century desks, the 2025 edition brought together designers and brands from Australia to Belgium. Here’s a curated look at seven internationally-designed products that stole the spotlight with their craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural storytelling.
Illuminating simplicity: Nola lamp by Tom Fereday for Nau
Australian design brand Nau collaborated with industrial designer Tom Fereday to create the Nola lamp—a minimalist lighting piece that transforms traditional crystal into a soft, ambient light source. The lamp is crafted entirely from a single material and comes in either transparent crystal or a rich, translucent jade tone, lending it a refined sculptural quality.
Offered in two sizes, Nola combines utility with elegance, embodying a design ethos where material choice and form speak for themselves. Its soft glow and clean silhouette make it a versatile addition to both contemporary interiors and more traditional settings.
A playful palette: Sundae modular lounge by Jason Ju for DesignByThem
The Sundae modular lounge, created by Jason Ju for DesignByThem, injects a playful spirit into modular seating. With its bulbous, fully upholstered forms and candy-like visual appeal, the lounge invites touch and interaction while remaining sophisticated enough for a range of contexts—from boutique hotels to relaxed residential lounges.
Based in Sydney, DesignByThem is known for bringing a light-hearted but thoughtful approach to furniture. Sundae exemplifies that philosophy, balancing charm with ergonomic design, and offering configurations that adapt seamlessly to a user’s lifestyle and space.
Woven heritage: Letsweave tables by LyZadie Design Studio
New Zealand-based LyZadie Design Studio introduced the Letsweave table collection, an elegant homage to Māori culture. Crafted from reclaimed kauri and rimu wood, each table features intricate patterns inspired by Tukutuku panels—traditional woven artworks found in Māori meeting houses.
The dining, coffee, and side tables in this series are not just visually striking; they tell a story of place and identity. Their brown, gold, and blue-green tones mirror the natural landscapes of New Zealand, while the craftsmanship reflects a commitment to sustainability and cultural integrity.
A fabric of quiet luxury: Ausarta collection by Designs of the Time
Belgium’s Designs of the Time offered a tactile experience with its Ausarta fabric collection, made from a linen blend suitable for both upholstery and soft furnishings. With a muted, earthy colour palette and a variety of textures, the collection speaks to the quiet luxury trend—comfort, quality, and timeless appeal without excess.
Ideal for layering in residential or hospitality spaces, Ausarta reflects a European sensibility toward understated elegance. Each fabric serves as a subtle backdrop that allows other design elements to shine while contributing warmth and depth to the space.
Mid-century mastery: Model 36 desk by Severin Hansen and Dagmar
A standout from the Scandinavian contingent, Dagmar reintroduced the Model 36 desk, originally designed in 1958 by Severin Hansen. A quintessential piece of Danish modernism, the desk features clean lines, tapered legs, and a timeless minimalist form that fits seamlessly into today’s workspaces.
Available in solid oak or walnut, the desk bridges past and present with quiet confidence. Its reissue underscores the enduring appeal of mid-century design, which continues to influence new generations of makers and consumers alike.
Sculptural solidity: Cubio side table by Formarkivet
Copenhagen-based Formarkivet unveiled the Cubio side table, a design that blends sculpture and function. Defined by thick, rounded legs and a compact, architectural frame, the piece comes in raw aluminium or a soft semi-gloss beige, allowing it to function as both a visual anchor and a practical surface.
Cubio’s exaggerated proportions and soft-edged geometry offer a fresh take on brutalism, scaled down for everyday interiors. It’s a design that challenges the idea that side tables should be discreet—this one demands to be noticed.
Minimalism, mastered: Everything Series One by Skewed
Swedish brand Skewed introduced the Everything Series One table, built from just three CNC-milled timber parts and assembled with four screws. Available in Swedish ash or colour-blocked MDF, the table’s design is an exercise in refined simplicity, echoing both Bauhaus principles and modern-day sustainability goals.
The precision-cut legs cradle a circular top, creating an elegant balance of form and function. True to its name, Everything Series One is a foundation piece—flexible enough to serve as a side table, pedestal, or minimal workspace.
A global celebration of design culture
3 Days of Design 2025 proved that Danish design culture isn’t just about local heritage—it’s also a meeting point for global talent. This year’s highlights showed a willingness to push aesthetic and material boundaries while staying rooted in craft and cultural narrative. Whether it was a table that tells a story of indigenous weaving or a lamp that turns crystal into a source of serenity, the products on display in Copenhagen this year reflect a vibrant and evolving international design scene.
