Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023

Soft minimalist interior with beige walls and sofa, Danish mid-century modern furniture, linen curtains and marble coffee table | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

I have more from my visit to 3 Days of Design for you today: the debut of Audo Copenhagen, which was born out of the recent merger of existing brands Menu and by Lassen.

A new name in Danish design, Audo Copenhagen brings together Menu’s range of furniture, lighting and accessories with by Lassen’s stable of Scandinavian classics. It’s housed at the former’s HQ, hotel, cafe and concept store The Audo – itself renamed Audo House – and encompasses contemporary pieces from the likes of Norm Architects and Danielle Siggerud alongside mid-century icons such as the ‘Kubus’ candleholder (1962) by Mogens Lassen, the ‘Tired Man’ chair (1935) by Flemming Lassen, the ‘Radiohus’ sofa (1936) by Vilhelm Lauritzen and the ‘Penguin’ chair (1953) by Ib Kofod-Larsen.

Soft minimalist dining room with terracotta walls, round table and Japandi-inspired lamp | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Soft minimalist interior with beige walls, sheepskin armchair, rust-brown sofa, Danish mid-century modern furniture and marble coffee table | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

The united portfolio is now on display at the revamped Audo House concept store and cafe, curated by Christian Møller Andersen. I had the chance to look around during 3 Days and loved the beautiful mix of clean lines, tactile materials and sculptural shapes. As well as the brand’s own pieces, there are books, clothing and lifestyle ranges from selected partners – all complemented by earthy Mediterranean-inspired colours from eco-friendly paint and plaster maker St. Leo and eclectic upholstery fabrics by Dedar, Christian Lacroix and Kelly Wearstle. The result is elegant yet relaxed, with the various spaces arranged as a series of rooms demonstrating distinctive moods and uses. They’re a joy to wander around, inviting you to explore and linger as you please.

Soft minimalist at the Audo House concept Store, with Danish mid-century modern furniture, bespoke cabinetry, green and beige tones and contemporary design | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Soft minimalist at the Audo House concept Store, with bespoke cabinetry, ochre yellow sofa and marble coffee tables | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Striped chairs and soft minimalist style at the Audo House concept Store and cafe | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Soft minimalist style, warm earthy tones, beige walls and brass lamps at the Audo House concept Store and cafe | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

For 3 Days, the hotel (which I had the pleasure of staying at myself last year) also threw open its doors to the public for an installation called ‘Fence’. The work of New York-based floral artist Alex Crowder and stylist Colin King, it featured arrangements of ‘phragmites australis’ reeds in King’s ‘Stance’ vases (part of his Audo Copenhagen accessory line). The aim was to demonstrate how common natural elements can be elevated into something beautiful, and it formed a sensorial oasis amid the festival’s hustle and bustle.

'Fence' - a sculptural, textural installation formed from phragmites australis reeds by Colin King and Alex Crowder | Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 - Audo Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Audo Copenhagen an exciting new chapter for two brands that I’ve admired for many years, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves. With more new designs and classic relaunches to come, it certainly promises to be an interesting journey.

See Audo Copenhagen’s full collection here, and find out more about Audo House here.

All photography courtesy of Audo Copenhagen