The Danish brand HANDVÄRK will participate at IMM Cologne for the first time. Since 2016 where HANDVÄRK was founded things have moved quickly for the autodidact designer Emil and his partner Kristian. The amount of interest in their brand was from the start overwhelming. Now, 3 years later, they are ready to expand their brand HANDVÄRK into new markets. Already being present in 20+ countries there is a lot of experience working across borders, and now the time has come to Germany. HANDVÄRK will bring design releases only to be introduced at IMM Cologne. Lire la suite…

In collaboration with the talented Danish designer Laura Bilde, HANDVÄRK now complete the Studio Lamp serie : an industrial look that is directly inspired by traditional photo lamps. The Danish starlet has worked closely with HANDVÄRK to develop the first floor lamp, which was first launched at Maison & Objet in Paris in 2016. Lire la suite…

HANDVÄRK just unveiled a new dining chair and a table. Marble topped statement piece, made in Denmark, diner by HANDVÄRK exudes luxurious Nordic appeal. The range of sleek dining tables by Emil Thorup is an ultra-modern take on a tile top table, with large pieces of Italian marble mounted in a slender steel frame, that almost defies gravity. The natural variations and veins of the marble make each table truly unique. Comes in a frame in either matte black, matte white or black with solid brass details. Additionally, the 4 options of marble are: white, green, black or grey. Lire la suite…

Inspired by a heroine of Danish storyteller Karen Blixen, the tales from her life in Kenya during the 1920’s and 30’s and as accounted in her celebrated novels such as ‘Out Of Africa’. The design of The Dark Spine Rug by Camilla Stærk for Handvark is an interpretation of a spine silhouette. Lire la suite…

Fondateur et designer de la jeune marque danoise HANDVÄRK,  Emil Thorup est un autodidacte de 35 ans, ancien présentateur télé, passionné de design et d’architecture.  Inspiré par le Bauhaus, il dessine des meubles et des objets débarrassés de toute théâtralité en conservant la fameuse chaleur Nordique.  Lire la suite…

The Globe Series  by Emil Thorup for Handvark was inspired by the Bauhaus movement, where form follows function and The Globe Series embraces every element in a lighting fixture. Where many other designs go to great lengths to hide the electrical cord, the cords are a piece of the design, adding a much anticipated organic and feminine touch to the black coated steel frame and the balancing mouth blown grey glass globes. As a family of both a chandelier and floor lamp, the Globe Series is a versatile lighting series for both residential and commercial use. Lire la suite…

The Daybed by Emil Thorup, made in Denmark, is the crown jewel of HANDVÄRK’s debut collection. Uncompromising on material, style and craftsmanship, the piece is produced by hand in HANDVÄRK’s workshop and covered in velvet-smooth aniline leather by a local Danish upholsterer. The sleek black frame adds the Nordic essence. Each daybed is meticulously made to order, and can be finished in custom leather or fabric if desired. Lire la suite…

Inspired by italian grandeur with a touch of Scandinavian minimalism, The Modular Sofa by Handvark offers both a light weigh expression and a high level of comfort. High density foam and with heavy padding on top gives a fluffy look. Elegant and matte black steel legs gives a floating expression. Lire la suite…

Handvark s’impose comme un acteur incontournable du nouveau design danois et dévoile de nouvelles finitions pour la Lounge Chair, signée Emil Thorup, designer et fondateur de la marque au design limpide et pérenne. « Dessiner une lounge chair est l’exercice le plus exigeant à mon sens, surtout au Danemark où nous avons tellement d’icônes au design et au confort parfait. Aujourd’hui je me sentais prêt. J’ai trouvé l’ADN d’Handvark avec cette chaise aussi minimale que notre Daybed, mais avec une élégance supplémentaire. » résume Emil Thorup. Lire la suite…

Aleksej Iskos signe pour Handvark un miroir hommage à la part merveilleurse de cet outil quotidien  ”Ce qui fait qu’un miroir est un miroir ce n’est pas le verre ou le cadre, c’est une toute petite couche de matière derrière le verre. Shadow révèle la vraie nature du miroir. C’est un objet magique qui flotte dans l’espace. Nous sommes alors tous comme des enfants, nous demandant comment le monde entier peut il tenir dans un objet si délicat ? ” Lire la suite…