Design For The People Catalogue 2026

Collection 2026

At Design For The People, great design remains at the heart of everything we do. In the 2026 collection, we continue to showcase carefully crafted lighting developed in close collaboration with talented designers. By thoughtfully combining materials, shape, colours and function, we create pieces that feel both timeless and relevant.

True contemporary design is not about following trends, it is about refining the best elements from the past and merging them with the innovations of the present.

This year, we continue our strong collaborations with trusted designers while also welcoming new creative perspectives from Says Who and Nital Studio. The collection introduces a wide range of elegant new pendants alongside extensions to some of our most beloved families, bringing fresh expressions to familiar designs.

We proudly present our 2026 collection.

Lone Bødker Product manager

Table of contents

08 Asger Risborg Jakobsen

12 Anker Studio

26 Bjørn+Balle

36 Bønnelycke MDD

44 Charlotte Høncke

50 Maria Berntsen

62 Says Who 72 Sofie Lefèvre 56 Nital Studio

Designers

“I believe that instead of making trendy objects we should try to make objects that outlive trends”

Asger Risborg Jakobsen

Even as a child Asger Risborg Jakobsen found joy in creating all kinds of tools that he played with in the fields and trees around his home. Later Asger chose to make his passion his way of living by studying architecture at The Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen. After three years he felt the joy of designing fading away and needed a change.

This time, he wanted to try something completely different. Asger started studying medicine and quickly became fascinated with the architecture of the human body. He gradually rediscovered his joy of designing and now combines working in both fields. In his creative work, Asger finds inspiration in the simultaneous complexity and simplicity of nature – and he is driven by creating designs that outlive trends and that can endure everyday use over many years.

“I find lighting fascinating. It is both a practical and essential tool that enables us to unfold our lives after the sun sets. At the same time, it is an aesthetic element that affects us and our surroundings. It transforms the appearance of materials and shapes. It changes the atmosphere. Everything changes with the light.”

With his strong focus on longevity in terms of durability, functionality and aesthetics, Asger Risborg Jakobsen is not subject to short-lived trends and tendencies.

“I believe that instead of making trendy objects we should try to make objects that outlive trends. The objects we make will of course always reflect our time and in this way, nothing is genuinely timeless, but I aim to create contemporary classics.”

“I wanted to create a lamp that combines the delicate qualities of rice paper lanterns with the durability to endure everyday use over many years”

Asger Risborg Jakobsen

Hill

Hill is a large, geometric lampshade that fills the room without blocking the view. Created by Danish designer Asger Risborg, Hill is light as a cloud, but sharp as a rock. A lamp that is both complex and simple while creating a very soft light that spreads into the room in a calm, uniform way.

Learn more about Hill on page 107

Anker Studio

Based in Aarhus, Denmark

“I’m always searching for that little twist — the detail that turns a good product into something unforgettable.”

Jonas Birkebæk Poulsen

Anker Studio was founded by Danish designer Jonas Birkebæk Poulsen, who grew up with design from an early age, making it an integral part of his daily life. Growing up with a father who worked as a designer for LEGO, the idea of creating something from nothing was always close at hand. This early immersion made design feel second nature. It shaped not just his interest, but the way he sees the world today – all the details, possibilities, and stories waiting to be told.

For Jonas, great design always starts with something surprising, a tiny detail, something that sparks curiosity. It’s never just about function. Of course, a lamp should provide good light. But the real magic happens when form and function come together in a way that feels natural — and a little unexpected.

Contrary to what many might think, Jonas feels most creatively inspired when he has clear boundaries to work within. A defined framework doesn’t limit his creativity – it only sharpens it. When working with lighting, he’s especially drawn to the space between function and feeling.

“What I love about working with lighting is the wide spectrum between functionality and art. Some lamps are only functional, while some are more emotionally and aesthetically driven. The emotionally driven pieces become like a piece of art in the home. That contrast is what makes it exciting. There’s room for both.”

Take a look at our ambience video here

Trezzi, an elegant, portable table lamp was designed by Danish Anker Studio. Trezzi has a modern and elegant design with fluted glass that draws inspiration from Art Deco style. Dim the light in three steps using the touch button to create the perfect ambience. The lamp is easily charged with the included USB cable.

Learn more about Trezzi on page 119

“What I love about working with lighting is the wide spectrum between functionality and art.”

Jonas Birkebæk Poulsen

Talli

Designed by Danish Anker Studio, Talli has a tall, cylindrical look that is both distinctive and light at the same time. The shade is made entirely from Tyvek – a material known for its durability and stunning light diffusion. The rounded metal base acts as a beautiful contrast to the lightweight shade.

Learn more about Talli on page 128

Latif

Latif is a modern and elegant pendant light designed by Danish Anker Studio. The shade is made of textured metal with brushed brass details. The round opal diffuser ensures a soft and glare-free light, making it perfect for above the dining table to create a pleasant light.

Learn more about Latif on page 109

The Furiko wall light by Anker Studio has a simple and elegant design language. The light reflects backwards onto the beautiful spherical shade, creating a soft and indirect light. Furiko is perfect for the hallway or bedroom where a soft light is essential.

Learn more about Furiko on page 124

Versale

The Versale series by Anker Studio is the epitome of Scandinavian minimalism cut to the very core. A perfectly round shade with a uniform light surface only disturbed by the piercing frame. The whole series can easily create the perfect ambience anywhere you need a pleasant, glare-free light.

Learn more about Versale on page 113

Take a look at our ambience video here

“Quiet is better than loud. We like to create designs that are very simple. Designs that people feel safe about”

Bjørn+Balle

The designers combine minimalistic Scandinavian design with international trends. It’s about image creation and recognizability. The overall identity of the product is its form, function, details, structure and materials, which all comes together. A product never stands alone but is part of an environment where the story being told supports the design.

Bjørn + Balle have both carried out a large number of design tasks for both national and international clients at many different areas, such as product design, furniture design, interior design, identity programs and exhibitions, and together they have great success with lighting design.

Bjørn + Balle has delivered a wide range of innovative technical solutions for the industry, as well as beautifully designed products for the consumer market.

Take a look at our ambience video here

With a cool and industrial design, the Darci series by Bjørn + Balle is both a highly functional and aesthetic addition to your home. The beautifully curved lamp head is easily adjusted for reading, working or just adding the right ambience to the room.

High-quality materials with a satin soft, matte surface radiate a modern and streamlined look.

Learn more about Darci on page 83

Take a look at our ambience video here

The Akeno pendant light from Danish designers Bjørn + Balle has a sleek and minimalist silhouette that is sensually expressed through details in warm wood and elegant brass.

Akeno is the obvious choice to hang above a kitchen island, dining table or desk. With its dimmable light and sleek design, Akeno sets the right mood without dominating the room.

Learn more about Akeno on page 106

Aurelio

This elegant pendant by designers Bjørn + Balle has an organic and minimalistic design in rough metal with a grooved top in dark wood. Light shines softly through the opening on top of the shade, creating a beautiful effect. Perfect above the dining table or kitchen countertop.

Learn more about Aurelio on page 104

Take a look at our ambience video here

Kinto

The modern and minimalistic Kinto was designed by Bjørn + Balle. The cone-shaped shade is made from metal with an elegant dark wood top and burnished brass details. Light shines softly through the opening on top of the shade, creating a beautiful effect. Perfect above the dining table or kitchen countertop.

Learn more about Kinto on page 108

“Great design is giving people what they want, and a little bit more”

Bønnelycke MDD

Bønnelycke MDD was established in 1988. Driven by a nosurpressable urge and desire to work constructively and innovatively, Bønnelycke mdd started his career with the design of lamps, furniture and interior decorating.

Quickly, he became known as an unconventional architect with no whims and fancies. His ability to challenge and optimize the manufacturing process itself is to be found in Henrik’s original professional background as a toolmaker. ”It could be fun” and ”of course it can be done” – are phrases often used in his company.

From day one, the core of his work has been to create products simply because they are needed. Designs by Bønnelycke MDD grow out of a specific need or requirement expressed by the customer – and by the general public as such. This has resulted in a comprehensive portfolio of projects and designs allowing the company to slowly but steadily expand over the years.

With its contemporary design and minimalist form, the award-winning Artist by Danish designer Bønnelycke MDD has earned its place as a modern classic. True to its name, the design draws inspiration from the world of music, particularly the graceful curves of a drum kit cymbal.

Learn more about Artist on page 83

Charlotte Høncke

“I like exploring new materials, shapes and techniques and I never choose the easy way out”

Charlotte Høncke has always had a great passion for design and knew from a very early age that she wanted to pursue a carrier in design or architecture.

In 2002 she graduated from Aarhus School of Architecture in Industrial Design, and a few years later she chose to become self-employed working with design full time.

Charlotte finds inspiration everywhere she goes – from nature, architecture or travelling the world. New ideas often require new methods for designing and creating which sometimes forces her to explore new ways.

“I like exploring new materials, shapes and techniques and I never choose the easy way out. That sometimes causes challenges, both for me as a designer but also for the manufacturer. But exploring new methods is also what makes the job diverse and exciting.”

Lighting design is something that Charlotte Høncke finds particularly interesting because of its versatility and the need for balancing functionality with aesthetics.

“Besides having to provide the right, functional light, I also think lamps need to be beautiful when turned off. Lamps are one of the elements that bring most atmosphere into the interior, and I personally like to have many different types of lamps in my home to create just the light and atmosphere I want.”

Faye Portable

Danish Designer Charlotte Høncke has created Faye –a portable and rechargeable lamp in harmonic, geometric shapes. This small lamp is packed with both personality and functionality, making it ideal for a shelf or other narrow space that needs a dimmable, downward-facing light.

Learn more about Faye on page 116

“To me, success is when my design brings joy in the everyday lives of people”

Maria Berntsen Holds degrees from both

The Royal Danish Academy Art and L’Ecole d’Architecture

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark

Maria Berntsen

With her own design studio in Copenhagen, Maria Berntsen has since 1992 focused on architecture and design. Maria Berntsen is a well-established name in the design industry and has over the years collaborated with a wide range of Danish and international companies, where her extensive experience has resulted in many successful designs.

“At the start of a new project, I look for an idea with nerve, functionality and identity. By modelling and visualizing, I test the idea, how it might be used, and its presence.

Good design communicates and establishes a dialogue with the receiver. Design is not just about functionality – it is as much about the emotional connection and impact. To me, success is when my design brings joy in the everyday lives of people”

”Glossy

is my favourite lamp. I feel that it successfully balances form and a mix of materials. The entire construction and expression of the lamp is simple and timeless.

Glossy is the epitome of tasteful and sophisticated design. Danish designer Maria Berntsen has created a “mini version” of the classic table lamp that oozes Nordic minimalism, and where exclusive materials like marble, brass and opal white glass all contribute to an incredibly elegant design.

Glossy takes its name from the shiny surface of the opal white glass, which lets a soft and pleasant light shine through.

Take a look at our ambience video here

Pink jade is a rare variety of jade and therefore lines, colours and patterns may vary from lamp to lamp. This is part of the charm of working with natural materials.

“I find inspiration everywhere: in culture, music, fashion, and art. I love when contrasting ideas collide - when something contemporary meets something timeless and sparks a new conversation.”

Nital Studios

Nital Studio was founded by industrial designer Nital Patel - driven by curiosity and a fascination with how objects are made, and how they subtly shape our everyday lives. Having lived in many parts of the world, he brings a global perspective to his work, where cultures, crafts, and ideas meet. For Nital, design isn’t just a profession, it’s how he understands and responds to the world around him.

For Nital, good design connects function with feeling. In lighting, he explores how technology and tactility can merge so seamlessly that the experience feels effortless - something you don’t notice but simply feel.

Makoto is a sleek and minimalist series designed by Danish Nital Studio. The minimalist, vertical silhouette is finished in satin chrome – a warm, brushed chrome finish that adds a subtle softness to the industrial look. The adjustable lamp head provides flexible and directional light, making Makoto ideal for reading and working.

Learn more about Makoto on page 85

Says Who

“A lamp can transform how a room feels throughout the day, creating both comfort and character.”

Says Who is a Danish design studio founded by Kasper Meldgaard and Nikolaj Duve. Rooted in Scandinavian design traditions, their work is guided by a love of craftsmanship, simplicity, and purpose. Growing up surrounded by furniture and a culture that values form and function, design became a natural path for them both.

To Kasper and Nikolaj, lighting is more than just illumination - it defines atmosphere. A lamp can transform how a room feels throughout the day, creating both comfort and character.

Good design, they believe, should solve a real need while also bringing something extra - joy, comfort, or beauty - into everyday life. Their inspiration comes from Nordic heritage, global culture, and the way people live with design. By combining timeless aesthetics with modern technology, Says Who creates lighting that feels natural, functional, and made for modern living.

Fuji, designed by Danish design studio Says Who, finds its perfect balance in the meeting between two classic materials. The soft, organic lines of the wooden top add a natural warmth to the sleek, industrial look of the metal shade. Fuji is ideal above the dining table and casts a pleasant, downward light.

Learn more about Fuji on page 107

Latika, designed by Danish design duo Says Who, is a modern interpretation of the classic shade-on-shade pendant. The slim metal shades with a brushed finish form a geometric silhouette, softening the light for a glare-free glow.

The result is a minimalist design with high functionality - ideal for dining areas or rooms where you want a calm and concentrated light. The detachable bottom stem allows you to choose the final look.

Take

Studio Mavro//Lefèvre by Sofie Lefèvre

“I generally like challenges. Challenges create a sense of suspension, even though I know that it’s almost always possible to find a solution – it’s really just a matter of time”

Holds a degree in Innovation

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark

The road to becoming a designer has not been straight ahead for Sofie Lefèvre. She started studying medicine, but after a year changed her course and continued her education within the design field. Several years in London and a degree in Innovation Design from Royal College of Art gave her hands-on experience and the drive to pursue a career within design.

Working with lighting design comes naturally to Sofie. She understands and emphasizes the impact light has on our lives and is fascinated by the way light can change the interior: “I find it very interesting working with atmospheres created by light. There are so many aspects where my inner child can be released, playing with angles, materials and openings to create the wanted reflection or diffusion of light.”

The Takai series by Studio Mavro//Lefèvre by Sofie Lefèvre has a large fabric shade with a beautiful shape that invites you to look at it from many different angles. The combination of the flax linen shade and the burnished brass creates a very soft and warm design language.

Learn more about Takai on page 98

Take a look

Strap 48 Pendant

Pendants

Navone 40 Pendant designed by Sofie Lefèvre

Nori

18 Pendant designed by Bjørn+Balle

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Table & portable lamps

Ceiling lamps

Product index

Versale 35 | Pendant |

Versale 35 | Pendant | White

Versale

Versale 50 Pendant

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