A byword for the best in Danish industrial design, the world of Vipp presents a vast and exciting contemporary collection. This library includes elegantly minimal furniture, lighting, kitchens, and accessories. It may be hard to believe that this story begins in 1939 with a bin. Founder and skilled metal smith Holger Nielsen laid the foundations by answering a question of living for his wife, Marie. She sought an effective wastebin for her salon, a design that would be easy and fit for purpose.

Holger’s creation proved to be the most practical of objects: a compact, pedal-controlled bin. Rooted in functionality, this bin would prove to be the first step on their road to a more functional world, filled with beautiful and industrial objects. 50 years later, Vipp’s pedal pin is a testament to this functional philosophy with a permanent place in the MoMa collection. Holger’s daughter Jette Engelund and grandchildren Kasper and Sofie continue to innovate and build on his vision.