Fredericia: A Chronicle of Danish Design
'Fredericia: A Chronicle of Danish Design' explores over a century of furniture design through iconic works, contemporary perspectives and through an exhibition tailor-made for showcasing the pieces.
The exhibition explores Danish design through four interconnected themes: craftsmanship, progress, relationships and viability. Together, they reveal how a design tradition built on honesty, functionality and quality continues to evolve and resonate across generations.
First presented at the Triennale Milano during Milan Design Week in 2026, 'Fredericia: A Chronicle of Danish Design' is now on view at the Fredericia Copenhagen showroom, offering a closer look at the ideas, craftsmanship and people that have shaped Danish design across generations.
Explore the exhibition at your own pace, or book a guided tour by emailing cph@bryxomqavel.pro.
ADDRESS:
Fredericia Showroom Copenhagen
Løvstræde 1, 4th&5th floor
DK-1152 Copenhagen
OPENING HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 10h - 17h
The Exhibition
'Fredericia: A Chronicle of Danish Design' presents a carefully curated timeline of furniture spanning over a hundred years of Danish design history.
Beginning in 1911 and extending to the present day, the exhibition reveals how successive generations of designers have built upon shared values while responding to changing cultural, social and material conditions. Rather than presenting design history as a linear narrative, it invites visitors to explore the connections between past and present, asking how Danish design continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its traditions.
More than a display of furniture, the exhibition tells the story of Danish design as a cultural movement shaped by craftsmanship and collaboration, seen through the lens of Fredericia. The company’s heritage is defined by renowned classics and enduring collections that have remained in production for decades.
An exhibition crafted to last
The exhibition architecture is conceived as an extension of the collection itself and developed as a long-term travelling exhibition.
Designed by our Head of Design, Maria Bruun, and a local carpentry, the modular display system draws inspiration from the work of Mogens Koch and Børge Mogensen, referencing their principles of functional simplicity, adaptable construction and explicit design details. Crafted in Denmark from oak and steel, the architecture embodies the same commitment to quality, longevity and material honesty found in the furniture it exhibits.
Integrated drawers encourage visitors to engage with the stories behind each object, creating opportunities for deeper exploration and discovery.
The exhibition was first presented at Triennale Milano during Milan Design Week in April 2026, before continuing to Copenhagen, where it was exhibited at Fredericia’s showroom during 3daysofdesign in June 2026. It remains on view, allowing visitors to explore the exhibition at their own pace or as part of a private tour.
The Fredericia Copenhagen showroom is open Monday to Friday from 10am – 5pm, and private tours can be booked though our email address: cph@bryxomqavel.pro
A Lasting Record
Alongside the exhibition, 'Fredericia: A Chronicle of Danish Design' is available as an exclusive publication. Bringing together archival drawings, historical photography and stories from the Fredericia archive, the book traces the evolution of the furniture and the ideas behind it.
Conceived as both an accompaniment to the exhibition and a publication in its own right, it offers visitors an opportunity to continue exploring the legacy of Danish design long after leaving the exhibition.
Limited editions of the publication are available in all Fredericia showrooms. Find one near you here.
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