Model, photographer and entrepreneur, Helena Christensen, makes her design debut for Bo Concept that includes a love letter to a Danish alphabet
The Ø lounge chair is big enough to curl up in. Helena Christiansen certainly thinks so.
Named after the second-last letter of the Danish alphabet, Ø is an oversized piece that offers the comfort of a sofa with the intimacy of a chair.
She thinks of it as a standalone sanctuary, inspired by the serene beauty of Denmark’s many small islands.
There’s a personal connection too, she explains.
“I was born on an island and find them so magical because they’re surrounded by water. Our lounge chair is like a cosy little island in your home.”
The piece is upholstered in a new Lucca fabric that she says is really soft and sensual.
“Furniture should be a sensory experience, and Ø is all about soft, tactile materials, creating a deeply relaxing environment. I love its enveloping shape that gives the feeling of being embraced, like a big warm hug.”
Her relationship with Bo Concept began last season, but this is the first collection she has designed.
Her striking black-and-white photos of a poppy that featured last season have been reworked as a new larger larger-format artwork, as well as two sculptures, inspired by the organic elegance of flowers.
The range includes a capsule collection of accessories called Flora. It also includes ceramics, Teddy cushions, as well as a beige and soft rose-coloured, hand-tufted rug, in partnership with Copenhagen rugmakers, Linie Design, all inspired by her passion for vintage aesthetics.
The rug’s intricate hand-tufted design, crafted with thousands of individual knots, gives it a rich texture.
Beige and soft rose tones are harmoniously woven with a soft yellow that she describes as “celestial”.
And for finishing touches, there’s a playful series of Teddy cushions that come in four sophisticated colours - designed to echo Helena’s signature warmth and comfort.
Their cosy, plush fabric enhances the inviting ambience of the collection. Prices range from €159 to €3,329.
The Danish alphabet has 29 letters, the 26 letters of the Latin one we use, plus three additional vowels (Æ, Ø, and Å) that appear at the end of A to Z.
These special characters are completely separate letters with their own sounds that you’ll need for proper pronunciation. The sequence runs from A to Z, followed by Æ, Ø, and Å.
