Tomorrow marks the beginning of 3daysofdesign 2025, and if you're a dreamer, a doer, a collector, or design curious, Copenhagen is the only place to be. For three days, Denmark’s capital transforms into an open-air gallery of global design thinking, craftsmanship, and aesthetic experimentation. As a creative platform deeply rooted in storytelling, Curiouz is headed straight into the heart of it.
3daysofdesign 2025 by Curiouz
Furniture and design are a mindset. They connect the dots between the past, the present, and the future, materials and meaning, taste and investments, dreams and action. And 3daysofdesign? It’s the perfect stage to explore that philosophy. Set in Copenhagen from June 18 to 20, 3daysofdesign is Scandinavia’s leading design festival and a global meeting point for those who live and breathe creativity. With exhibitions, talks, and installations across the city, the event is a curated exploration of what's now and what's next.
Similar to Curiouz, the festival is a home for curiosity, where vintage inspiration meets new-world craft. It mirrors our values of searching for home decor treasures, asking questions, and finding beauty in the imperfect and timeless. The 2025 festival theme, “Keep It Real,” feels like a love letter to authenticity, something we at Curiouz live by. Whether it’s a repurposed chair or a restored idea, furniture, design, and storytelling are all tools to reconnect with what’s real.
Highlights to Catch at 3daysofdesign 2025
Furniture, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability Collide
This year’s programme dives into topics close to our hearts: furniture, craftsmanship, vintage revivals, and sustainability. Here are some showcases and themes worth bookmarking:
Waste Not by Garde Hvalsøe
Celebrating sustainable kitchen and furniture design, this exhibit showcases how Danish craftsmanship meets modern environmental thinking.
The Art of Vintage by Dusty Deco
Dusty Deco blends patina, imperfection, and nostalgia into sculptural forms that are as collectible as they are cosy. Think mid-century flair with a punk soul.
Craft Unfolded at Paustian
Explore how traditional joinery and hand-finishing are surviving (and thriving) in contemporary design.
5 Furniture Brands the Curiouz Reader Will Love
We dug deep into the 3daysofdesign furniture tag, and these are the standout brands for our readers:
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Dusty Deco: Vintage elegance meets modern rebellion. Perfect for those who love imperfect perfection.
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Tradition: Known for reissuing classic Danish design with fresh updates. A beautiful dialogue between legacy and innovation.
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Audo Copenhagen: Thoughtfully minimalist with a focus on materials and modularity. A haven for functional dreamers.
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Frama: Experimental and raw. If you're into brutalism with a soul, don’t miss their showroom.
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Brdr. Krüger: Fifth-generation furniture makers pushing the boundaries of classic Nordic form.
Tips to Make the Most of 3daysofdesign
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Plan your route using the festival’s interactive map.
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Visit showrooms in the early morning or just before closing for quieter, more immersive moments.
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Take notes. Inspiration will strike when you least expect it.
Best Design Places to some food during 3daysofdesign
Copenhagen’s culinary scene is as thoughtfully curated as its design world. During 3daysofdesign, these spots double as destinations where architecture, aesthetics, and flavor intersect. Here’s your top 5 hit list, from sunlit cafés to mood-lit dining havens:
1. Restaurant Vækst
Sankt Peders Stræde 34
Greenhouse meets fine dining. Vækst is filled with plants cascading from the ceiling, reflecting its fresh, vegetable-forward menu. Come for a vibrant lunch or cozy, garden-inspired dinner.
2. Apollo Bar & Kantine
Charlottenborg, Nyhavn 2
Tucked inside Kunsthal Charlottenborg, this artsy courtyard café is perfect for lunch between exhibitions. Expect locally sourced plates served in a setting that blends art, architecture, and food effortlessly.
3. Høst
Nørre Farimagsgade 41
Dinner at Høst is a masterclass in Nordic coziness. With its raw wood interiors and dramatic lighting, the restaurant reflects New Nordic design ideals while serving seasonal tasting menus that are as beautiful as the space itself.
4. The Audo
Århusgade 130
More than just a restaurant—The Audo is a design showroom, concept store, and boutique hotel in one. Its restaurant serves refined breakfast and lunch, surrounded by curated pieces from MENU and Norm Architects.
5. Beau Marché
Ny Østergade 32
A charming Parisian-style café-meets-vintage-shop nestled in central Copenhagen. Ideal for an espresso and croissant before gallery hopping, or for a chic wine break in the leafy courtyard.
Why Copenhagen Is a Design Dream
From Arne Jacobsen’s timeless chairs to the urban design of Superkilen, Copenhagen is a living museum of modernist and sustainable design. The city breathes design and curiosity. Copenhagen’s love affair with vintage, functionality, and form makes it the ideal host for the 3daysofdesign festival.
Keep It Real: What Design Teaches Us About Life
At Curiouz, being curious is a practice. Every furniture piece tells a story. Every material has a past. Every detail is a decision. In an age of speed and screens, design helps us slow down, feel more, and reconnect with the tactile world. That’s what 3daysofdesign is really about.
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