Discover the 10 Most Exciting Product Debuts at Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design 2025

Copenhagen’s annual 3 Days of Design festival has become a reliable barometer of where the design world is headed—and this year delivered an especially sharp set of debuts from a staggering 450 international brands. From John Pawson’s quest for the perfect white paint to Mario Bellini’s sustainably reengineered Amanta sofa, the citywide fair pulsed with material innovation and design ingenuity. Below, we spotlight the most exciting launches, from respectfully reissued classics and sculptural accessories to statement-making hardware. 

1. Upglas by Luca Nichetto for Astep 

Born to a family employed by Venice’s glassmaking industry, Luca Nichetto’s affinity for the material runs deep. His latest collection, a trio of lustrous table lamps for Astep, transforms forgotten Murano fragments into sculptural luminaires using a novel clay-like compound formed from powdered fragments and biodegradable resin. “When I first saw this new material,” Nichetto explains, “I got the idea of rolling and spreading it by hand, much like you would roll a flour dough to make a pizza, and then shape it into a mould.” The cast is then low-fired at 400°C—well below standard glass-blowing temperatures—to forge a marbled, stone-like surface with mesmerizing chromatic patterns. Initial colorways include a black-on-white variant, a white on light gray, green on light gray, and a warmer tonality in red on light gray. 

2. Palma Pouf by Kusheda Mensah for Hem 

Kusheda Mensah made a striking 3daysofdesign debut with a modular collection of arrestingly graphic paw-shaped poufs for Swedish design brand Hem. Evolving from the British-born Ghanaian designer’s earlier sculptural work, the poufs are defined by whimsically anatomical shapes that encourage interaction and transform lounging into a communal act. Each of the series’ three shapes are available in Kvadrat upholstery, chunky bouclé, luxurious leather, or made-to-order finishes. “This moment is my vision board brought to life,” says Mensah, who exhibited early iterations of Palma as public structures during Milan Design Week in 2018.  

3. Whitescale by John Pawson for Blēo and Dinesen 

Last year, John Pawson wielded his restful minimalism to transform Dinesen’s airy Copenhagen flagship into a pristine showpiece for the debut of his clean-lined furniture for the Danish joinery manufacturer. Accompanying that display were swatches from a new paint collection the British architect developed with Dinesen and Blēo that explores the nuances of white shades through material and spatial references. The meticulously curated 14-color Whitescale palette, inspired by objects like plaster, birch, dried cotton flowers, and parchment paper, even includes Pawson’s vision of the perfect white—JO PA 04 Cotton—that coats the showroom’s walls.  

4. Orbit by Tina Frey Designs 

Tina Frey often embarks on meditation journeys to inspire her San Francisco design company’s captivating array of handcrafted, organic-inspired homewares. True to form, the galactic shapes of Orbit—a pair of offbeat seats whose axial builds mimic the orbital motions of planets—came to her in a revelation during the award-winning designer’s annual weeklong darkness meditation retreat. Available in black and bubblegum pink, each piece is hand-sculpted and cast in resin before being sanded for a smooth finish that allows light to pass through to heavenly effect.   

5. Amanta Sofa by Mario Bellini for Hay 

Mario Bellini’s iconic Amanta Sofa is making a long-awaited return after nearly 60 years with a sustainably reengineered reissue by Hay that honors its cultural and design legacy. Originally conceived during a wave of postwar Italian experimentation, the sofa sports a low-slung silhouette, floating cushions, and modular build that heralded an embrace of informal, collective living and broke conventions. “Amanta wasn’t just ahead of its time—it helped shape the era,” says Marco Sammichelli, curator of the design, fashion, and crafts sector at Triennale Milano. Hay updated the original with 99 percent recycled ABS for the shell and bio-balanced foam cushions while making it fully disassemblable.  

6. Agra Forma by Tom Fereday for Armadillo 

With its deep-cut pile and fine abrash-dyed wool that reflects light, Armadillo’s best-selling Agra rug has infused interiors with a sense of handicraft and timeless elegance since its debut. Now the Certified B Corp’s hand-knotted rug is even sprucing up furniture thanks to a clever collaboration with industrial designer Tom Fereday, who affixed sun-baked shades of the sumptuous textile onto a septet of sculptural American red oak furnishings. The Agra Forma capsule, which consists of chairs, stools, ottomans, and a desk, is marked by fluid architectural lines and a sense of quiet refinement, balancing the rug’s innate plushness with the rigor of fine woodcraft. 

7. Lia Armchair by GamFratesi for Molteni&C 

With sabre-shaped armrests and a seat that seemingly floats, Molteni&C’s standout Lia armchair by GamFratesi distills comfort and craftsmanship into an unforgettably sculptural silhouette. Crafted from solid oak and supported by a discreet metal frame, its lightweight structure conceals a complex interplay of materials—wood, metal, and refined upholstery like leather or bouclé—chosen to heighten both comfort and visual rhythm. The result is a refined, tactile furnishing that tempers Italian sophistication with Scandinavian restraint and, according to the designers, “invites one to stop, connect, and fully enjoy the present.”  

8. Kontur by Royal Copenhagen 

What better way for a Danish purveyor of exquisite porcelain tableware to celebrate its 250th anniversary than expand into objects? Royal Copenhagen’s brand-new Kontur series channels Denmark’s beloved waterways into a sculptural vase, dish, bonbonniere, and limited-edition lamp in hand-sprayed blue shades imbued with the wave-like movement of oceanic currents. “We wanted to explore a more playful and organic way of working with porcelain,” says Jasper Toron Nielsen, the brand’s creative director, who employed centuries-old techniques and modern technology to create the collection, including underglaze spray-painting to achieve a rich sense of depth. The collection, he continues, “adds a playful twist to our universe.” 

9. Paradigm by Erik Rasmussen for Montana Furniture 

Montana Furniture is perhaps best known for its sleek and sustainable storage systems, but lately the Danish mainstay is venturing into softer territory. With simple geometry and enduring modularity, its newly reintroduced Paradigm sofa distills the late Erik Rasmussen’s 1969 classic (formerly known as the Paustian) into a future-proof statement piece tailored for contemporary life. The rounded sofa’s inviting silhouette and flexible configuration options—now supported by discreet linking brackets and replaceable components—allow easy adaptation no matter the setting. Available in refined textiles from Kvadrat and Gabriel, and updated with fire-safe foam, high-leg options, and removable covers, Paradigm is a vibrant ode to Rasmussen’s legacy. 

10. Streaks Collection by Bankston  

A spirited clash of grain, color, and attitude defines The Streaks Collection, a sculptural new hardware line by Bankston and YSG Studio director Yasmine Ghoniem that imbues doors and joinery with a bold tactility. Each piece, crafted from FSC-certified timber in vibrant pairings like Purpleheart and Padauk or American Walnut and Red Cedar, celebrates contrast through stratified banding in contrasting tones, fluid forms, and a cheeky sense of character. Designed with modularity in mind and finished by hand in Australia, the collection spans levers, pulls, and knobs with oddball names like Kooky Streaker and Lunacy, offering expressive, finely crafted hardware for both refined interiors and irreverent spaces. “The Streaks is what happens when you marry perception-challenging design with the unadulterated beauty of timber,” says Steve Bradley, co-CEO of Bankston. “Each piece is like a little personality in itself.”