Story
Audo Copenhagen is a design brand established in Copenhagen in 2023 through the integration of MENU, by Lassen, and The Audo, the latter known as a combined showroom and hotel. This strategic merger brought together contemporary functionality, the legacy of Denmark’s golden age of design, and an experiential approach to interiors.
The brand’s philosophy centers on “Sense of Community” and “Soft Minimalism.” The former emphasizes human connection and spaces that encourage exchange through design, while the latter expresses a form of quiet luxury through restrained beauty and natural materials, with the aim of creating furniture that can remain relevant across generations.
Audo House in Copenhagen is a central expression of the brand. Set within a renovated historic building, it combines hospitality, dining, café, and coworking functions, allowing visitors to experience furniture in a lived environment. The project received international recognition through an AHEAD Europe hospitality award in 2019.
Audo Copenhagen also seeks to balance heritage and innovation. Alongside reissues of historic designs, it collaborates with contemporary architects and designers including Norm Architects, creating a consistent aesthetic from individual products to complete spaces. Sustainability is another core concern, reflected in initiatives such as Declare labeling and an emphasis on transparency.
The brand has expanded actively in Japan and opened a showroom in the AXIS building in Roppongi in 2024. Its strategy draws on aesthetic affinities between Nordic and Japanese design, using cultural dialogue to establish the brand beyond the conventional role of a furniture manufacturer.
About
Year: 2023–
President: Joachim Kornbek Engell-Hansen
Designer: Norm Architects, Arnold Madsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Place: Copenhagen
History
2023: MENU, by Lassen, and The Audo merge to establish Audo Copenhagen.
2023: The brand introduces the concepts “Sense of Community” and “Soft Minimalism.”
2023: Major collections are introduced through collaboration with Norm Architects.
2023: Audo House opens in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district.
2023: Heritage reissues include the Oda Chair and The Seal Chair.
2023: The Penguin Chair is reissued.
2023: Declare labeling is adopted to emphasize transparency and environmental responsibility.
2023: A warranty program of up to ten years is introduced.
2023: Co Chair, Eave Modular Sofa, and the Plinth collection are presented.
2023: The brand emphasizes natural materials and craftsmanship.
2024: A showroom opens in the AXIS building in Roppongi, Tokyo.
2024: The brand expands in Japan and develops cooperation with Louis Poulsen Japan.
2024: Official distribution begins through Shinc lab. and Apex.
2024: A “quiet luxury” strategy is developed for the Japanese market.
2024: The brand director emphasizes affinities with Japanese culture.
2024: The “Near-market Production” sustainability standard is introduced.
2024: Multiple products receive recognition in international design awards.
2024: The range expands beyond furniture into lighting and accessories.
2025: Global expansion continues across Japan, Europe, and North America.
Furniture
Oda Chair
The Seal Chair
The Penguin Chair
Co Chair
Eave Modular Sofa
Plinth Collection
Hashira Lighting Collection
Androgyne Dining Table
Androgyne Side Table
Kubus Candleholder
Ingeborg Chair
Harbour Chair
Tearoom Lounge Chair
WM String Lounge Chair
Towel Ladder
Offset Sofa
Passage Stool
Peek Floor Lamp
Afteroom Dining Chair
JWDA Table Lamp