We are thrilled to be included in the new book ‘101 Danske Design Ikoner’ (101 Danish Design Icons), which is a presentation of the most significant Danish design objects created. The book is edited by Lars Dybdahl from Design Museum Denmark and 32 of Denmark’s best researchers and communicators within the field of design have contributed to its making.
The chosen objects range from classic Danish furniture pieces and china to plastic bags and mail boxes. Their status as icons stems from them being known and loved by the Danish people. Therefore, it is a great recognition that, among these 101 Danish design icons, you will find 2 Normann Copenhagen products! Normann Copenhagen founders, Poul Madsen and Jan Andersen seem to have a certain flair for choosing great designs, and the pieces selected for this book are no exception. The selected Normann Copenhagen pieces are:
Washing-up Bowl
The Washing-up Bowl designed by Ole Jensen (in 2002).
It started with an idea about a simple rubber bowl for washing up. When doing his dishes, Ole Jensen felt the need for a more protective environment than what his zink or the more traditional plastic washing-up bowls could offer. The rubber used for the Washing-up Bowl adapts to the content and is gentle on your porcelain and glasses. The Washing-up Bowl has been honored with several design awards for its unique design.
Insiders fact: Today, the Washing-up Bowl has become an object which can be used for many other things than washing up. Among other things, it has been used as a wine cooler in the restaurant at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and for foot baths in selected hotels all over the world.
The Washing-up Bowl is available in black, red, grey and a refreshing mint which was released this year.
Krenit Bowl
The Krenit Bowl designed by Herbert Krenchel (in 1953).
Materials researcher and civil engineer Herbert Krenchel designed the Krenit Bowl back in the 1950′s. It was an instant success and found its way into many Danish homes, but in the 1960′s enamel was no longer the preferred material and the majority of the enamel factories closed down, including the one where the Krenit Bowls were produced. However, the Krenit Bowl was not forgotten and throughout the years it has become a collectors item. In 2008, the Krenit Bowl was relaunched by Normann Copenhagen to the great delight of its many fans. The bowl has a simple yet distinct design with a colored glossy inside and a black matte outside.
Insiders fact: The name Krenit is a combination of the name Krenchel and eternit (Danish word for enamel)
The Krenit Bowls come in a wide selection of sizes and colors, most recently the color range was expanded with the colors mint, yellow and coral (pictured).
Gift idea
The beautiful and widely illustrated book would make an excellent Christmas present for the design enthusiast. Combine it with a Krenit Bowl or a Washing-up Bowl for a cool gift kit. The book can be purchased at our Flagship Store and at book retailers around the country. The book is only available in Danish.