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Upwardly mobile
Flensted’s handmade mobiles have hung in well-designed homes for over 50 years. The family-run company is one of Denmark’s most successful cottage industries, and business is flying high.
Nordic soul
Claus Meyer, writer, food campaigner and part-time vinegar maker, shows us his favourite food haunts around Frederiksberg, a unique municipality in the heart of the Danish capital.
Design/Architecture
A clever redesign for a school in Spain, apartments with a view in Switzerland, the rebirth of rattan in Copenhagen and the craft of tea-caddies in Japan.
Synth sense
Danish producer Thomas Troelsen is the mastermind behind some of the last decade’s catchiest pop songs, thanks to his vintage synthesisers and a disregard for what’s supposedly hip.
All aboard Denmark’s pirate patrol boat in Somalia
The Danish Navy warship ‘HDMS Absalon’ patrols one of the busiest sea routes in the world, where more than 120 ships were attacked by Somali pirates last year.
Premier league
Ahead of the COP15 climate conference, Monocle meets Danish prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen to discuss Denmark’s identity, global security and the impact of the ‘cartoon crisis’.
Brand stand
Companies that stand out are driven by high standards, innovation and a desire to make a difference. From a Nigerian publisher to a Danish IT firm, these are the brands Monocle is watching.
Bread winner
After 40 years of selling Danish pastries in Japan, Andersen has opened in Denmark. The firm is giving rivals a run for their money using only the best natural ingredients.
Architecture/Design
Japanese bentwood homewares, Vicente Guallart's Spanish coastline de-clutter and Danish Mountain Dwellings.
Jacob Jensen
Jacob Jensen’s products for Bang & Olufsen made design history. His philosophy remains relevant today, reflected in his choice for an imaginary final lunch: the “incredibly well-designed” garfish from his childhood.
