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Dinesen unveils Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup

INESEN, Denmark's ‘leading of architecture, interiors and
Dmanufacturer of high-end wooden craftsmanship.
flooring’, has announced the opening of Tankhouse’s contractor and
the Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup developer role ensured the building
in Brooklyn, New York, a temporary became a complementary canvas
showroom and immersive space designed for presenting Dinesen in a warm,
by acclaimed Danish architect David homely context.
Thulstrup. Dinesen Apartment by David
Says the company: ‘The apartment will Thulstrup marks Dinesen’s first
be open until February 2026, and offers spatial venture in America. It’s the
visitors a unique opportunity to experience brand’s second apartment concept, The apartment will be open until February 2026
Dinesen wood in an intimate, beautifully following the celebrated launch of
curated residential setting. Dinesen the Dinesen Apartment by John
Apartment by David Thulstrup moves Pawson at the Copenhagen showroom in proudly share these values with Dinesen
beyond traditional showroom displays, 2024. and David Thulstrup and contribute to this
instead presenting Danish design in a ‘An apartment that lives and breathes collaboration with reissued furniture by
carefully curated living space that captures Dinesen’ Danish icon Severin Hansen.’
the poetic essence of Dinesen wood. At the heart of the space is Dinesen ‘Crafted details and thoughtful
‘Everything I design is about crafting Layers Oak in the Classic variant, chosen collaborations’
a sense of place,’ said Thulstrup. ‘The for its calm elegance and engineered Continues the company: ‘Every element
apartment is not just about showcasing stability, says the company. of the apartment reflects Dinesen's
materials, it's about evoking emotion ‘Seamless surfaces unify the interior, dedication to quality and craft. The
through scale, light and texture. Dinesen's while select uses of Layers HeartOak Danish carpentry duo Ocular installed the
wood, grown over decades, carries a quiet add depth and character with natural flooring and carried out the meticulously
power. This project allows visitors to feel cracks held by oak butterfly joints. The crafted joinery details, from the half-turn
that in a completely immersive way.’ wood extends to cladding and a bespoke staircase, wall-claddings and doors to the
Located across the 1st and 2nd floors staircase in Layers Oak, a built-in built-in furniture.
of 144 Vanderbilt Avenue, a thoughtfully bookcase in solid Oak Classic and a solid ‘Walls are painted in Titian, Sand and
designed building by SO-IL, and developed HeartOak headboard, creating a warm, Suede, developed by David Thulstrup
by Tankhouse, the project is said to continuous visual language. for Blēo. Their nuanced pigments
highlight the seamless integration ‘The interiors are furnished with a complement the warmth of the wood and
curated mix of David the natural light. Softness and texture
Thulstrup's designs, are thoughtfully layered throughout the
including the Arv apartment, with rugs, drapery, upholstery,
Collection for Brdr. bedwear, blankets, towels and bathmats
Krüger and pieces from Kvadrat, Sahco and Magniberg.’
by John Pawson for The finishing touches include
Dinesen. Thulstrup chose Penumbra, a sculptural hollowware
the upholstery made of piece by David Thulstrup for Georg
Levino fabric by Sahco.’ Jensen, and doorhandles from FSB,
‘I like to layer different further emphasising the story of material
timelines and characters: sensitivity and Danish design heritage.
contemporary, classic, ‘A living showroom for the senses’
and crafted,’ said Beyond being a showroom, the Dinesen
Thulstrup. ‘The overall Apartment by David Thulstrup is a working
mood is quiet and residence, event space and meeting
grounded. I wanted the hub. It invites guests to experience
atmosphere to slow Dinesen in context, light steps on oak
down time.’ floors, conversations around handcrafted
Danish vintage pieces furniture and textures felt with the whole
by Arne Jacobsen and body.
Severin Hansen, by ‘In an age of hyper-visual design, we
Dagmar, reportedly lend wanted to offer something deeper,’ said
a historical layer to the Thulstrup. ‘Spaces should be sensed, not
space. just seen. This apartment is an invitation
‘We hold deep respect to connect with materials in a way that
for materials, traditions photography alone can't convey.’
and craftsmanship Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup
from the golden era of will be open by appointment only until
Scandinavian design,’ February 2026. 
The apartment offers visitors a unique opportunity said Dagmar. ‘We www.dinesen.com

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