Design Destinations
Copenhagen City Guide | 3daysofdesign
Our Copenhagen City Guide offers a curated route through the city we call home. From a hotel housed in a former post office to an ivy-clad hidden garden and a church that towers quietly over the city’s edge, we explore the spaces and stories that reflect Copenhagen’s character. Coinciding with this year’s 3daysofdesign festival, we invite you to see the city as we do. This guide offers a slower rhythm: a way to step off the main route and experience Copenhagen through places where design isn’t confined to showrooms and exhibitions, but lived in the everyday. 1. The Home of Ferm LivingSet within the historic grounds of Kuglegården, a former 18th-century naval site, Ferm Living’s headquarters and showroom reflect the same balance of past and present found in our collections. Behind the building’s symmetrical façade, the 450-square-metre showroom unfolds with an easy rhythm, layered with textures, natural materials, and details that speak to a slower, more comfortable way of living. Living with Ferm | 3daysofdesignDuring 3daysofdesign, the doors to Kuglegården open for Living with Ferm: an exhibition that explores how design lives in the everyday. As the heart of our three destinations this year, the showroom becomes a natural gathering place. Whether you're discovering the latest collection or revisiting familiar favourites, it offers a moment to slow down and experience how design can shape the feeling of a space. The exhibition runs June 18–20, 2025Open all days, 10:00–18:00 Kuglegårdsvej 1–5, 1434 Copenhagen K 2. Taarnet at Kongens NytorvOriginally built in 1913 as a telephone kiosk, Taarnet has been reimagined as an iconic café with a distinctly architectural presence. Its patinated copper roof and ornate detailing stand out against the open sweep of Kongens Nytorv, one of the city’s most bustling squares. With tables that spill out into the square and a constant flow of passing cyclists and pedestrians, it’s an easy place to sit back and take in the rhythm of the city. Dapple Bar | 3daysofdesignFerm Living introduces Dapple Bar: an all-day pop-up café and outdoor installation set against the backdrop of Taarnet in Kongens Nytorv. Here, you can experience the debut of new pieces from the Dapple Collection, the first complete series of outdoor furniture by Ferm Living. From sunrise to sundown, enjoy a coffee or drink at the tower café, surrounded by the buzz of the square and brand-new designs set out in the open air. The pop-up café runs June 18–20, 2025Open all days, 8:00–22:00 Kongens Nytorv 16F, 1050 Copenhagen Kgreentowerscopenhagen.dk 3. New MagsMore than a bookshop, New Mags is a curated library of inspiration. Located just off the inner city’s busiest streets, the space brings together collectable coffee table books, independent magazines, and carefully chosen objects that speak to design, fashion, art, and travel. Meditations on Can Lis with Apartamento | 3daysofdesignAt New Mags, Ferm Living presents a special exhibition in collaboration with Barcelona-based publishing house and interiors magazine, Apartamento. The event displays the ‘Utzon – Can Lis’ Collection designed by Ferm Living, a new series of furniture and objects inspired by the iconic home on the coast of Mallorca. Shown alongside the publication ‘Can Lis, Jørn Utzon,’ published by Apartamento and featuring photography by Simon Watson, the collection offers a glimpse into the materials, forms, and architectural thinking behind the home. The exhibition runs June 18–20, 2025Open all days, 10:00–18:00 Ny Østergade 28, 1101 Copenhagen Knew-mags.com 4. Villa CopenhagenBehind the stone façade of a former post office, Villa Copenhagen reimagines the hotel experience, offering a different kind of arrival: one defined by soft light, quiet thresholds, and materials that invite touch. Start your morning in the Ferm Living Residential Suite, a space designed to feel not like a hotel but like home, only lived at a slower pace. Tietgensgade 35, 39, 1577 Copenhagen Vvillacopenhagen.com 5. LéLéA recent arrival to Østerbro, LéLé is a café and vintage furniture showroom in one. Founded by two artists, the space is furnished entirely with collectable pieces that are also available for purchase. It’s a place to sit, to pause, and perhaps take a piece of it home with you. Nordre Frihavnsgade 101, 2100 Copenhagen Ølelecph.dk 6. Bar MoroBar Moro is an all-day neighbourhood hangout in the heart of Nørrebro, where café, bar, and restaurant flow easily into one another. Wines are poured without pretence, coffee is taken seriously, and the space itself invites you to settle in, whether you're stopping by for a quick espresso or staying through to the last glass. Blegdamsvej 36, 2200 Copenhagen Nbarmoro.dk 7. Dansk Møbelkunst GalleryTucked inside a quiet courtyard on the outskirts of Østerbro, Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery is one of the leading destinations for original, 20th-century Nordic furniture. Pieces by Kaare Klint, Finn Juhl, and Poul Kjærholm are presented with care in a pared-back setting that allows the craftsmanship to speak for itself. Aldersrogade 6C, 1, 2100 Copenhagen Ødmk.dk 8. Grundtvigs KirkeRising at the edge of Bispebjerg, Grundtvigs Kirke is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic works of architecture — and one of its most unexpected. Designed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint and completed in 1940, the church is a rare example of expressionist architecture in Denmark, constructed entirely from pale brick. På Bjerget 14B, 2400 Copenhagen NVwww.grundtvigskirke.dk 9. Det Kongelige Biblioteks HaveNestled between the Royal Library and the old university buildings, this hidden garden offers a quiet pocket of green in the middle of the city. Enclosed by ivy-covered walls and lined with benches, it feels removed from the pace of the streets that lie just beyond. Proviantpassagen 1, 1218 Copenhagen K 10. Restaurant BobeIn a heritage-listed townhouse on Gråbrødretorv, one of Copenhagen’s oldest squares, Restaurant Bobe brings together food, architecture, and a sense of quiet conviction. Bobe is romantic, honest, and unafraid to be playful. The à la carte menu moves with the seasons and leaves room for spontaneity, while a wine bar in the basement offers reason enough to stay just a little longer. Gråbrødretorv 11, 1154 Copenhagen Krestaurantbobe.com/en/ 11. Bodega KonkylieSituated near Nørrebro Station, this reimagined bodega offers a modern take on the classic Danish neighbourhood bar or ‘bodega.’ It trades dark corners and smoke-stained interiors for vibrant red walls, soft lighting, and a playful atmosphere. The name means “conch,” a nod to its cocoon-like interior that feels both intimate and inviting. Frederiksborgvej 39 2400 Copenhagen NVwww.konkylie.eu/bodega To explore our complete 3daysofdesign 2025 schedule, head to our Program page.
Behind the Design
Behind the Liba Watering Can
Join us on the journey of turning recycled post-consumer plasticinto the sculptural and functional Liba Watering Can. DESIGN WITH A PURPOSE Function meets responsible design in our Liba Watering Can made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic. With its organic, curved shape, we see it as an inviting design; one you can engage with, pick up and use every day to water your favourite plants. We celebrate the craftsmanship that goes into the making of our Liba Watering Can by taking you through the entire process – from recycled plastic granulate to final product. A CIRCULAR PROCESS Designed with sustainability in mind, both in terms of function and material, the Liba Watering Can is produced in Denmark using post-consumer plastic packaging waste. The specific granulate used for the Liba Watering Can is called HDPE, for High Density Poly Ethylene. As one of the most versatile types of plastic, HDPE is used for a wide variety of purposes, including most plastic bottles that are used for storing household liquids like soap, detergent and lotion. Harvested from post-consumer packaging waste, the plastic is sorted and cleaned before being broken down and reprocessed into the HDPE granulate that is used to make the Liba Watering Can. Once the granulate arrives at our manufacturer in Denmark, a specific dye is added to give the Liba Watering Can its beautiful colours. Depending on the colour, 1-3% dye is added to the material to obtain the specific Ferm Living nuances. Because the granulate is made from packaging waste, there will always be small, subtle colour and surface variations. We believe that this adds to the beauty of the design and story, since it means that no two Liba Watering Cans will ever be completely alike. The granulate is heated up into a porous mass. This mass is then poured into a Liba Watering Can mould, where it is blown into shape using a process called blow moulding. The air acts to disperse the material evenly throughout the mould while creating the hollow space used to contain water. From here, the Liba Watering Can is released from the mould. The blow moulding process always leaves a certain amount of excess material, which is carved free from the watering can by hand. One skilled craftsman has been assigned to this process alone. It takes precision and a steady hand to achieve the best result, since the entire carving process must be completed while the watering can is still warm. This is essential to the soft, organic expression of the design, since it allows for the craftsman to achieve as smooth a surface as possible. Throughout the production of Liba, it was essential for us to minimize waste as much as possible, thereby ensuring a circular product. The beauty of the Liba Watering Can is that by adding all excess material from the carving process to the next batch of granulate, the by-product plastic is broken down and used to produce new watering cans. This means that nothing goes to waste and every piece of HDPE granulate is given a new purpose in the shape of a Liba Watering Can. The final product is a modern take on a classic gardening utensil: lightweight with a streamlined, intriguing form that recalls classic clay water pitchers from the past, the Liba Watering Can is equally functional and decorative with a generous capacity of five litres, and fits as well on your balcony as it does in your living room. As it’s made from recycled materials as opposed to virgin plastic, there are small, subtle variations in the final material that make each watering can unique. As a final step, the Liba Watering Cans are completed with a hang tag made from FSC-certified paper made from reed and wood pulp that hangs from a recycled polyester string. The finalized Liba Watering Can is now ready to be shipped to our selected retailers worldwide. Explore our Liba Watering Can – SHOP NOW A NOTE ON SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability and responsibility are becoming an increasingly bigger part of the Ferm Living DNA. We believe that working proactively to continuously create new products using innovative and sustainable materials is pivotal. With each new collection and each new product, we continue to challenge ourselves to push the boundaries and add further sustainable design solutions to the Ferm Living portfolio. We do it because we believe in it and feel it is part of our responsibility. We’re designing not only for today, but for the future, where sustainable action will become even more vital. Our Liba Watering Can is made to last. Should you however - after years of good use - want to dispose of your Liba Watering Can, it can be responsibly recycled since it is made of 100% HDPE plastic. Find out more about our view on sustainability here Thank you to Gravenhorst Plast A/S
Behind the Design
Behind the Desert Series: the Making of our PET Textiles
We take you behind the scenes of the production of our textiles from the Desert series, which are made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic. Join us on the journey of turning discarded plastic into beautiful, durable and soft textiles. A MODERNIST DESIGN Our Desert series blends modernist design with sustainable functionality to produce designs that are perfectly adapted to indoor-outdoor living. It all started with our Desert Lounge Chair, which has since been joined by the Desert Stool and the Desert Cushion. These versatile, streamlined designs all feature textiles that have been made entirely from recycled post-consumer plastic. Additionally, we have several other textiles collections, the Way series, Hem rugs and Path Hammock among them, that are made using the same process. So how do we turn plastic waste into beautiful, durable and soft-as-wool textiles? FROM PLASTIC TO PET YARN Our textile manufacturer is located in India, and so to start with, plastic waste is harvested from all over country, and is sorted and segregated to make sure that it is of pure plastic. These are then sent to a recycling factory where the waste is consolidated and crushed, compressing the plastic into solid blocks. These blocks are in turn shredded into tiny plastic chips, which are then processed to produce soft staple fibres. These slender, fluffy fibres have an almost hair-like appearance, and are now ready to be spun into yarn. It is at this stage in the process that the raw material arrives at our manufacturing plant. Located in a city named Bhadohi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the region has a rich history and culture for weaving, a skill which has been refined over many generations. Find out more about our textile supplier here Once the plastic fibres have arrived, they are converted into yarn on location. The first step is to feed the fibres into a carding machine, where they are evenly dispersed and brushed with rotating bristles. Once straightened, the individual fibres are converted into a porous mass resembling a cloth-like sheet. This soft, delicate sheet is then processed again, passing through small openings that turn the material into loose yarns. The next step is to remove these from the carding machine and twist them onto spinning mills, after which the material is spun into the desired thickness and tightness, resulting in strong, durable PET yarn that resembles a thick woollen thread. The yarn is then dyed in the chosen colours, after which it is ready to be woven into beautiful textiles. THE RESULT: BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE AND SOFT TO THE TOUCH From here on, the process of weaving the textile seats, rugs and cushions is exactly the same as when working with virgin wool. The products are made by skilled craftswomen and men who work by hand using a loom, making each individual piece unique. The result is a soft, luxurious finish. It is, however, still entirely plastic, and the beneficial properties of the material remain the same, ensuring high durability and low-maintenance upkeep. The textiles do not absorb liquid and are therefore ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. In addition, recycled PET yarn can be re-recycled, meaning that if the time comes to retire the chosen textile – hopefully after years of good use – it can be recycled and repurposed once more. At Ferm Living, we have chosen to work proactively with innovate and sustainable materials. The inclusion of these materials is an integrated part of the design phase, and with each new collection and each new product, we will continue to challenge ourselves to work with new and sustainable materials, and we will continue to add sustainable solutions and materials to our portfolio. We do it because we believe in it and feel it is part of our responsibility. We’re designing not only for today, but for the future, where sustainable action will become even more vital.
Path Hammock & Nest
Our production of the responsibly made Path Hammock and Path Nest lies in the Tamil Nadu area of India in a town called Chennai. Established in 1990 and employing around 75 people, the factory specialises in delivering high-quality weaved hammocks, textile hammocks and swings. Taking their social responsibility very seriously, the factory has several CSR initiatives. Ensuring a seamless transfer for the women to and from work, the factory has arranged shuttle busses. The factory also provides daycare options for the workers’ children. Pursuing responsible production, the factory in Chennai has used PET yarn for the past 15 years. Producing our Path Hammock and Nest, the factory uses GRS-certified PET yarn made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Since the factory does not make the PET yarn themselves, the PET yarn is acquired through a two-step process. First, the factory source PET-fibres from one of India’s leading PET-fibre vendors. To achieve the correct colour for the Path Hammock and Nest, the supplier uses a specific Dope Dyed Yarn technique. This method is known to be more responsible than other dyeing methods. It consists of dye being added to the recycled plastic chips before they are processed into PET-fibres, lowering energy usage and water waste. Once the recycled plastic chips are dyed, they are processed into PET-fibres. Subsequently, the fibres are shipped to another supplier that spins the PET yarn. Once the PET yarn arrives at the factory in Chennai, the yarn is twisted into ropes using a machine. During the twisting process, the ropes are woven onto pins necessary for the following weaving process. The robes are now handed over to one of the many skilled women at the factory and are ready to be loosely woven into a Path Hammock or Path Nest. The intricate weaving process takes approximately two days for one Path Hammock, and the factory currently produces 30-35 Path Hammocks a day. Certificates: BSCI, Sedex, FSC, GOTS Path Hammock and Path Nest Lean back and enjoy the peace of the outdoors in our Path Hammock and Path Nest. Made entirely from recycled PET-yarn spun from post-consumer plastic, the hammock has been knotted by hand and is not only sustainable but especially durable for continual outdoor use. Two rows of fringing emphasise Path’s relaxed and carefree expression. Explore the Path Hammock or the Path Nest.
Living Stories
Ferm Living Classics
Embark on a journey with us through Ferm Living’s most iconic creations, designs so distinctive that at just a glance, you know – it's unmistakably Ferm Living. These pieces are the embodiment of our philosophy, a harmonious blend of Scandinavian simplicity, thoughtful aesthetics and intuitive functionality. Join us as we delve into the stories behind these celebrated classics, revealing how they've captured hearts and transformed spaces worldwide. Ripple Glassware Collection The Ripple glassware collection, which today encapsulates an extensive range of products including wine glasses, champagne saucers, bowls, carafes and more, began with the quintessential set of four Ripple Glasses, and was Ferm Living’s very first drinking glass design. Showcasing a distinctive and instantly recognizable rippled surface, the collection began as a series of ceramic cups, which then inspired the much-loved glass collection that was to follow. While under development, the collection had a working title of 'Four Sisters,' reflecting the individuality yet familial unity within the set. Featuring geometric silhouettes, each piece in the Ripple collection is mouth-blown by skilled artisans. This process exemplifies traditional glassblowing artistry, ensuring that every item is unique, with no two pieces being exactly identical. Explore the Ripple Glassware Collection here. Pond Mirrors The Pond Mirror collection, a testament to both function and form, marked the beginning of our venture into organic design, a language that now flows through many pieces in our collection. The inspiration for the Pond collection comes from the serene beauty of forest ponds. Imagine a tranquil walk in the woods, where the still waters perfectly mirror the trees above – this is the essence captured in each mirror. More than just a functional piece, each Pond mirror is a decorative object that invites open and fluid forms into your home. The curved edges, held by a slim, metal frame, showcase a subtle elegance and versatility, allowing the mirror to be hung in any direction to find the perfect fit for your space. The Pond Series is more than just a mirror; it is a reflection of nature's calm and our commitment to bringing organic, elegant designs into everyday living spaces. Explore the Pond Collection here. Desert Lounge Chair The Desert Lounge Chair, inspired by the simplicity and functionality of the classic outdoor camping chair, reimagines this concept through the lens of responsible design. This modernist chair is crafted from a tubular, powder-coated steel frame, holding an interchangeable handwoven textile seat made entirely from recycled post-consumer plastic that has been spun into PET yarn. This innovative approach not only promotes the responsible use of materials but also creates a wool-like seat that is durable enough for outdoor use. While the Desert Lounge Chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, it also offers practical benefits, such as being lightweight and stackable for convenient storage. Explore the Desert Collection here. Apple Braided Storage The Apple Braided Basket, designed to meet your practical storage needs in the kid’s room, combines functionality with a playful form. Crafted from the natural material of braided rattan, it embodies an organic expression, bringing a touch of nature and whimsy into the space. It's perfect for housing teddies, blankets or toys, playfully creating more space in their universe while adding a cute, decorative element. Available in two sizes, the basket is also versioned as a lovely pair. The two baskets can be used on their own or together, where their varying heights create an intriguing, fruity landscape. Explore all Apples and Pears here. Plant Boxes Drawing inspiration from vintage Danish teak planter boxes from the 1960’s, as discovered by our Creative Director in her grandma's living room, the Plant Box has evolved from its original design into a modern staple. Launched in 2015, during the burgeoning recognition of the benefits of indoor plants, it began as a singular, elegant design. Today, the collection has expanded to include various versions like the Two Tier, Large and Round Plant Boxes, catering to diverse styles and needs. Crafted from powder-coated steel and standing on delicately thin legs, the Plant Box is timeless and versatile. It's perfect for storing everything from plants and books to children’s toys, or even as a room divider to create small, peaceful ‘islands’ or cozy corners in larger spaces. Available in an array of colors, the evolving Plant Box series continues to offer stylish and functional solutions for modern living. Explore the Plant Box Collection here.
