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For Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jørn Utzon, his father’s naval engineering drawings prompted a lifelong fascination with ships. Such interest is illustrated in Utzon JU1, a pendant with a distinctive collared shape and sharp lines that echo the industrial silhouette of a ship. First released in 1947, the Utzon pendant is available in two variants - Brass and White - and are crafted from lacquered brass and steel.

Ensure the ambiance is right with Manhattan SC52, a portable table lamp from Space Copenhagen. Its industrial-inspired base is made from anodized aluminium with a columned detailing; a cream-coloured canvas shade sits atop. This battery-powered lamp can operate for eleven hours at the highest setting, with an extra battery option that allows additional operating. It is easily recharged with a magnetic USB cable or a charging tray.

Showcasing an intriguing relationship between material and concept, the X lounge chair represents Hvidt & Mølgaard’s peak as furniture designers. After experimenting for years with the concept of a laminated wooden frame inspired by old wooden tennis rackets, Danish design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard released X in 1959, a lounge chair with a distinctive sloping silhouette and understated aesthetic.