In short: 101 Copenhagen is a Danish design studio founded in 2017, known for sculptural objects — vases, candleholders, lamps and furniture — in raw, mineral finishes: sandstone-like ceramics, travertine tones, smoked oak and brass. It’s the brand designers reach for to “finish” a room. Clay Concept carries 70+ pieces in Dubai, at Wasl Square and online.
Some brands furnish a room; 101 Copenhagen gives it a voice. The studio’s objects sit somewhere between design and sculpture — the kind of pieces that make a console, a shelf or a dining table look composed rather than decorated.
The story
Founded in Copenhagen in 2017 by Kasper Friis Egelund and Tommy Hyldahl, 101 Copenhagen set out to translate architectural and brutalist references into objects for the home. The studio works in limited, gallery-like collections — Cobra, Sphere, Duck, Bloom — each exploring one sculptural idea across vases, bowls, candleholders and lighting.
The signatures
- Cobra vases — the coiled, matte-ceramic silhouette that became an interior-stylist staple worldwide.
- Sphere collection — bubbled, planetary vases and bowls in bone, taupe and dark grey minerals.
- Duck lamps — soft, zoomorphic table lamps that glow like sculpture.
- Brutalist candleholders — cast forms with the weight and presence of miniature architecture.
- Furniture & mirrors — smoked oak, travertine and brass pieces that extend the sculptural language to full scale.
What defines 101 Copenhagen
- Mineral materiality — unglazed ceramics with the texture of sandstone, limestone and travertine; nothing shiny, everything tactile.
- Sculpture first — every object is designed to hold a silhouette from across the room.
- Muted earth palette — bone, sand, taupe, terracotta, charcoal — colours that layer effortlessly.
- Accessible collectibility — gallery presence at accessory prices; the easiest entry point into designer interiors.
101 Copenhagen in a Dubai home
The brand’s mineral palette is practically made for Dubai: it echoes the desert tones and pairs perfectly with the travertine and marble pieces popular in villa and apartment interiors (see our stone guide). A Cobra vase on a marble coffee table, a Sphere trio on a console, a Duck lamp glowing on a shelf — instant composition. More styling ideas in how to style a luxury living room.
Where to buy 101 Copenhagen in Dubai
Clay Concept carries one of the region’s largest 101 Copenhagen selections — 70+ vases, candleholders, lamps and objects — at our Wasl Square showroom in Dubai and online with UAE-wide delivery. Explore the collection: 101 Copenhagen at Clay Concept.
Frequently asked questions
What is 101 Copenhagen known for?
Sculptural home objects — especially the Cobra vase and Sphere collections — in raw, mineral ceramic finishes inspired by brutalist architecture.
Is 101 Copenhagen a luxury brand?
It’s a premium Danish design studio: original in-house designs, sculptural quality and gallery-style collections, positioned as an accessible entry into collectible design.
Where can I buy 101 Copenhagen in Dubai?
At Clay Concept’s showroom in Wasl Square, Dubai, or online at clayconcept.ae — one of the largest 101 Copenhagen selections in the UAE, with delivery across the Emirates.
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Author: Clay Concept Editorial.