‘Dining with Design’ at the Residence of Denmark in New York

The secret ingredient 

When we gather around the dining table at the Residence to share a meal, the focus is naturally on the company and food. Nevertheless, it also matters how we display our meal and how the functionality and aesthetics of design complements the special occasion. In this sense, Dining with Design serves as the secret ingredient in completing the overall dining experience.

As highlighted by the Danish Arts Foundation: "The forms and materials of what is on the table will affect your dining experience and invite you to use your senses when you feel the textile and the uneven forms of the plates or hear the sound of the thin glass when you place it on the table."

Dinnerware created by 17 Danish designers

The ‘Dining with Design’ set illustrates the unique Danish tradition of design and its understanding of materials, but it also taps into the Danish values of dialogue and democratic processes. The various tableware components – from the long majestic table cloth to the smallest teaspoon - spark interest and help facilitate conversation. Each piece speaks for itself and contributes to the dinner through its both elegant and functional design.