Denmark has long since written international design history. Today Danish furniture textiles
and home appliances and utensils from the sixties and seventies are more popular than ever. The
beautiful pieces are meanwhile for sale at design galleries and have become a rarity at flea
markets. In short Nordic items for everyday use have become internationally sought-after
trophies for sophisticates. This publication provides an extensive overview of those everyday
objects that have to this day written design history both in Denmark as well as worldwide.
Along with thirty-two leading scholars and journalists the head of the library and research at
the Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen Lars Dybdahl advances into the fascinating history of
the individual objects. Playfully presented and situated in their historical context the
catalogue sheds new light on this unique world of objects.
