Form and Refine is a Danish design brand that pairs hand-selected, high-quality materials from around the world with skilled craftsmen to create a collection of beautiful items. The brand is relatively new. Helle Herman Mortensen, Jonas Herman Pedersen and Lasse Lund Lauridsen established Form and Refine in 2018. Its three founders brought forth a collection of Scandinavian furniture design for the Nordic minimalist with an intention to carefully refine each piece over the years––hence the name Form and Refine. Their intention is such a beautiful approach to Nordic design. Here’s a bit more on their approach, in the words of the founders: “We therefore strive to honor and acknowledge those who came before us, all the while breaking new ground....We see design as an expression but equally important as a functional object that never compromises on quality. In our opinion that is the foundation for long-lasting design that will refine through generations.”

Form and Refine's Design Philosophy

Form and Refine's exceptional design philosophy is built on classic principles of Nordic design, including:

• Celebrates materials, aesthetics, function, and sustainability equally, never compromising on quality

• Embracing design as creative expression through functional design objects

• Modest designs made distinct via details and clear silhouettes

• Celebrates materials that are solid and pure; materials are skillfully crafted locally and utilized in a way that allows them to retain their natural form through original visual details and shapes

• Sustainability equally important as aesthetics; Form and Refine explores materials produced in smaller workshops, skillfully crafted locally, honoring traditional Danish craft cultures

• Create collections with carefully selected designers who share a common vision for refined Nordic design

Notable Form and Refine Designs

There are so many pieces of furniture and accessories worth mentioning, all thanks to thoughtful collaborations with designers who share a common vision to create collections that serve a variety of purposes. Here are a few refined Nordic design pieces from this fantastic Danish design brand.

Form and Refine worked with Finnish-born designer Jonas Lutz on the Leaf Shelves. Crafted in a beautiful Danish ash, Lutz intended to strike a balance between aesthetics, stability, and packability, and we think he achieved it perfectly. We love the use of local materials of the highest quality.

For a stunning and stackable seating solution, turn to the Blueprint Chair in White Oak. With no visible hardware, each chair has a stunning and smooth design. Made with carefully selected 100% European Oak wood, a White Oil treatment is used to finish this perfect chair. The Blueprint Chair was designed in collaboration with Herman Studio.

Herman Studio worked with Form and Refine to create collections including the A-Line storage series. The A-Line Storage Bench is an updated take on the classic solid wood Scandinavian storage bench. Using a small leather handle, you can lift the bench top and place it in a carefully positioned interior groove to reveal two separate compartments for storing whatever you need to hide away.

We love how Form and Refine continues to practice time-honored traditions of refined Nordic design.