The Danish Design Center Shop Showcases the Best in Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Design

The <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://en.ddc.dk/shop" target="_blank">Danish Design Center’s Shop </a>in Copenhagen is an exhibition on its own right, where everything is available for sale. The shop offers a great variety of Danish and Scandinavian <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://inhabitat.com/products-2/" target="_blank">products</a> ranging from toys to kitchen items, <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://en.ddc.dk/shop/books-en" target="_blank">books</a> and camping accessories. The shop also serves as the grand entrance to the design exhibitions and international conferences held within the Center at this year's <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.copenhagendesignweek.com/" target="_blank">Copenhagen Design Week</a>. Read on for a look at more fantastic objects like this retro-chic bamboo and PLA (corn based plastic) <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.lexon-design.com/" target="_blank">Lexon</a> radio, which can be completely powered by a hand crank.

<a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://normann-copenhagen.com/" target="_blank">Normann-Copenhagen</a>’s Mormor tableware collection is available in white and blue, and it is made from low-water ceramic and <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable" target="_blank">renewable</a> cork.

<a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.fjallraven.se/" target="_blank">Fjällräven</a>'s classic bags are very durable and come in a variety of colors. But best of all, the Swedish company offsets (via <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.tricorona.com/" target="_blank">Tricorona</a>) its carbon emissions generated during production and transportation.

The <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://omhu.com/" target="_blank">Omhu</a> Cane is ‘a walking stick with attitude’. Inspired by Scandinavian furniture, the cane features a handle with extra grip and it's made from birch hand-finished with <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.floorings.com/livos.html" target="_blank">Livos oil</a>, a non-toxic, plant-based finish.

Crumpled City is a map made from recyclable, waterproof <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyvek" target="_blank">Tyvek</a>. Maps are available for a range of cities including London, Copenhagen, New York and Berlin, and they are very durable, will fit anywhere, and they double as an umbrella if it starts raining.

<a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://normann-copenhagen.com/" target="_blank">Normann-Copenhagen</a>'s "Krenit" bowls are based upon a classic Danish set that dates back to 1953. Designed by <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Krenchel" target="_blank">Herbert Krenchel</a>, the colorful bowls nest within each other to reduce packaging material and transportation emissions.

<a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.ferm-living.com/" target="_blank">Ferm</a>'s pot holders are made from unbleached knitted cotton rope and are available in off-white and grey colors.

Scandinavian designer Joachim Nordwall teamed up with <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://lightmyfire.com/default.asp?ID=169" target="_blank">Light My Fire</a> to create the next generation of the <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spork" target="_blank">Spork</a>. Their brightly colored plastic utensil is a spoon, fork, and knife all-in-one, making it the perfect companion for a take-away lunch or camping trip.

Norwegian brand <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.swims.com/#/home" target="_blank">Swims</a> designed ‘the perfect galosh’ for self-conscious eco girls. Made from rubber instead of nasty PVC, these elegant slip-on shoes will protect your shoes from bad weather or rain in a snap.

Made entirely out of biodegradable local wood, this simple lamp has screws but no glue. Designed by Danish <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.tafarkitektkontor.se" target="_blank">Taf Architects</a> for <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://muuto.com/" target="_blank">Muuto</a>, this low-tech desk lamp can be easily disassembled by hand packs flat to ship.

This old-fashioned <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=tricycles" target="_blank">tricycle</a> is made from sturdy cast metal, making it the perfect bike for kids learning to ride.

In an attempt to make people use less plastic and more recyclable glass, the Danish Design Center designed their own everyday <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://inhabitat.com/sodis-pet-bottles-can-serve-as-cheap-solar-water-disinfection-systems/" target="_blank">water bottle</a>. Now's the time to stop buying bottled water and start choosing high-quality, refillable, and durable containers!

The Danish Design Center also sells the classic <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=DIY" target="_blank">DIY</a> book <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/ReadyMade-How-Make-Almost-Everything/dp/0500513384" target="_blank">Ready-Made</a>. A guide on ‘how to make (almost) everything’ this book by Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne also comes with a handy ruler spine and cardboard covers.

Within a large selection of design books from all over the world, we found the 3rd edition of the Eco-Design Handbook, by Brit <a title="A Small Eco-friendly Scandinavian Design Exhibition Sits at the Amazing Danish Design Center Shop" href="http://www.fuad-luke.com/" target="_blank">Alastair Fuad-Luke</a>. This must-read book is a great reference for anyone interested in learning about sustainable design.

If you ever visit Copenhagen, don’t miss the Danish Design Center’s amazing shop. It's a well-curated collection of the best of Scandinavian design in one small space, and it's a great source for eco-friendly, long-lasting design of exquisite quality.