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Contemporary Danish Design - part 2
Denmark has a proud tradition in contemporary architecture, design and art craft
Our contemporary Wall units & contemporary Bookcase systems are highly flexible - some available in bespoke sizes.
Danish Contemporary Design
The years of economic deprivation following World War II lead to a new flourishing of what became known the world over as Danish contemporary design. Hans J. Wegner, the first Danish contemporary designer to achieve worldwide fame, always started his work by asking himself how a skilled artisan would tackle it: Remove material where it's not needed. Keep things simple and functional and execute them carefully. Many of his contemporary dining furniture designs remains contemporary classics in their own right.
Contemporary Design history
These principles are not the expression of any particular style. They express something far more important; a respect for the task and function and for the compositional media. Wegner is unique, but he wasn't alone. In the post-war years, a whole series of Danish contemporary designers wrote their names into contemporary furniture and design history with works exploring the theme of abundance and simplicity: Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Børge Mogensen, Henning Koppel, Poul Henningsen, Poul Kjærholm, Verner Panton and many others.
Abundance and simplicity
Even though the principle of doing more with less is the most natural in the world, it is in no way a universally endorsed principle in technology or design. Consider how many products are made largely to grab attention or spur envy and therefore become an image of poverty at another level. Or, consider the number of products which employ a superabundance of raw materials to produce something which could be achieved better with less, or which are expensive to use, or which harm the environment. This creates an impression not only of carelessness but also of a lack of intelligence.
Wharfside Contemporary Furniture
In 1962, when Wharfside Furniture first opened its doors, we began a different kind of company. Our concept was simple, give the customer the best service and best possible selection of Contemporary furniture available anywhere. Our furniture is made to the highest standards. Our factories in Denmark and Northern Europe exercise the same, time honoured, craft skills they used way back them. The result is furniture you can be just as proud to own, made just for you.
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