Furniture art – where craftsmanship and colour meet
Furniture art at by Laden emerges in the meeting between craftsmanship, form and colour. Each piece is transformed into furniture art and unique furniture with a new identity, where function and artistic expression come together.
Furniture art gives classic furniture a new role. Where traditional pieces are often designed to remain in the background, furniture art allows them to stand forward as objects that attract attention and create a narrative within a space.
At by Laden, furniture artist Rasmus Ladefoged works with giving classic cabinetmaker furniture new life through colour, lacquer and artistic transformation. Each piece is carefully taken apart, restored and rebuilt with respect for the original craftsmanship, materials and construction.
What is furniture art?
Furniture art combines craftsmanship, function and artistic expression. At by Laden, furniture art is about transforming existing furniture into unique furniture with character, history and a clear visual identity.
Rather than blending into the interior, the furniture is allowed to stand out and create presence in the space. Each piece becomes a unique piece of furniture art, often acting as a visual focal point and the first thing the eye is drawn to.
An important part of by Laden’s work is giving existing quality furniture a new life. Many of the pieces originate from Danish cabinetmaking workshops, created within a tradition where materials and construction are made to last for generations.
By working further with these pieces, a dialogue emerges between the craftsmanship of the past and the colours and artistic expressions of the present. Furniture art becomes a meeting point between history and contemporary expression.
Colour plays a central role in by Laden’s furniture art. Inspiration is drawn from art history – from Pop Art to abstract painting – where colour is used to create energy, contrast and vitality.
When colour meets the classic furniture form, a new expression emerges in which the piece carries both its history and its new identity.
Each piece from by Laden is unique. The process begins with selecting a piece of furniture with a distinctive form or construction. This is followed by restoration, colour composition and careful lacquering that highlights both form and colour.
The result is functional furniture art – unique furniture that can be used in everyday life while also acting as a strong visual element within a space.
Ultimately, furniture art is about creating joy, presence and attention within a room. When a piece is given a new colour and a new story, it transforms from something overlooked into something that draws the eye.
This transformation lies at the heart of the work at by Laden.
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