Nordic nous: new Danish brand Million launches with an eclectic furniture offering

There's a new Copenhagen-based design player on the block. Showing off its inaugural collection at Northmodern fair last week, Million is a modern Nordic furniture and lighting brand that mixes classic Danish flair with a host of international aesthetics.
Launching earlier this year, the venture is the brainchild of two childhood friends, carpenter and designer Claus Jakobsen and graphic designer Jens Kajus. Claiming their influences derive from early 20th century German and Danish styles – with oversized sleek pendants overlooking clean and graphic wooden and steel tables – it comes as no surprise to learn that lead designer Jakobsen has had stints at Danish powerhouses Hay and Muuto. ‘We are concerned with the design heroes like Alvar Aalto, Gunnar Asplund, Poul Kjærholm and Børge Mogensen,’ states Kajus, ‘but we are also inspired by contemporary French, Japanese and American designers and architects.’
With this multifaceted crossing of modern contemporary styles, Million melds minimalist notes of beige woods and simple lines with richer smatterings of steel, marble and brass. All produced in Northern Europe, highlights include the geometrical angles of the 'Libertine' coat rack and playfully bold hues of the 'Corona' wall hooks.
The brand also specialises in fostering future talents, with a selection of pieces by young Danish designer Terkel Skou Steffensen. The range is priced from €200, with an eclectic selection of colourways available for each product.
Launched earlier this year, the venture is the brainchild of childhood friends, carpenter and designer Claus Jakobsen and graphic designer Jens Kajus
The pair claim their influences derive from early 20th century German and Danish styles, with oversized sleek pendants overlooking clean and graphic wooden and steel tables
‘We are concerned with the design heroes like Alvar Aalto, Gunnar Asplund, Poul Kjærholm and Børge Mogensen,’ they state. Pictured: ’Libertine’ rack
‘…but we are also inspired by contemporary French, Japanese and American designers and architects.’ Pictured: ’Corona’ wall hooks
It comes as no surprise to learn that lead designer Jakobsen has had stints at Danish powerhouses Hay and Muuto. Pictured: ’Voyage’ pendant lights
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Sujata Burman is a writer and editor based in London, specialising in design and culture. She was Digital Design Editor at Wallpaper* before moving to her current role of Head of Content at London Design Festival and London Design Biennale where she is expanding the content offering of the showcases. Over the past decade, Sujata has written for global design and culture publications, and has been a speaker, moderator and judge for institutions and brands including RIBA, D&AD, Design Museum and Design Miami/. In 2019, she co-authored her first book, An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture, published by Hoxton Mini Press, which was driven by her aim to make the fields of design and architecture accessible to wider audiences.
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