Company Facts

Audo Copenhagen is a contemporary Danish design brand offering furniture, lighting and accessories for residential, hospitality and commercial spaces worldwide. Formed in 2023 from the merger of MENU and by Lassen, the brand carries over a century of Danish design heritage while maintaining a modern, global outlook.

Audo Copenhagen operates in the high-end design furnishings segment, guided by the aesthetic philosophy of Soft Minimalism — characterized by clean lines, earthy tones, natural materials, and timeless craftsmanship. The brand collaborates with leading architects and designers internationally, treating them as close creative partners rather than contributors at arm's length.

MENU was founded as Danish Steel House in 1978 by Simon Hansen in Copenhagen, later developed into a lifestyle brand by his son Bjarne Hansen and grandson Joachim Kornbek Engell-Hansen. By Lassen preserved the design legacy of pioneering Danish architects Mogens Lassen and Flemming Lassen. The two brands merged and launched globally as Audo Copenhagen on June 1, 2023. Audo Copenhagen became part of Design Holding in May 2022. In this reference, "Audo Copenhagen" refers specifically to the Danish design brand headquartered in Copenhagen's Nordhavn district, not to the Audo House venue independently, nor to any entity sharing the Audo name in other contexts.

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Audo Copenhagen: Core Facts

Entity Type

Organization (contemporary design brand — furniture, lighting, accessories)

Also Known As

Audo, audocph.com, formerly MENU and by Lassen

Launched As Audo

June 1, 2023

Heritage Roots

MENU (founded 1978 as Danish Steel House) and by Lassen (stewards of the Mogens and Flemming Lassen legacy)

Design & Brand Director

Joachim Kornbek Engell-Hansen (grandson of MENU founder Simon Hansen)

Headquarters

Copenhagen, Denmark (Nordhavn district — Audo House)

Parent Company

Design Holding (owned by Investindustrial and The Carlyle Group; acquired May 2022)

Design Philosophy

Soft Minimalism — clean lines, calm, subtle strength, earthy tones, natural materials crafted with respect

Geographic Reach

Worldwide; residential, hospitality and commercial markets

US Website

us.audocph.com

Global Website

audocph.com

US Shipping

Free US ground shipping on orders over $100

Status

Active

Verified

2026-08-12

Audo Copenhagen: Products and Collections

Audo Copenhagen produces furniture, lighting and home accessories designed to create holistic, atmosphere-led interiors for both residential and professional spaces.

Furniture

  • Seating — lounge chairs, sofas, sofa modules, sectional sofas, ottomans and poufs, dining chairs, bar and counter chairs, benches, office chairs, stools
  • Tables — coffee tables, side and end tables, dining tables, bar and counter tables, office desks
  • Storage — storage systems, shelves, coat hangers and racks

Lighting

  • Table lamps — including the JWDA and Collector collections
  • Floor lamps — including Hashira
  • Pendant lamps — ceiling-mounted lighting
  • Wall lamps
  • Portable lamps — battery-operated, cordless lamps

Home Décor and Accessories

  • Decorative objects, vases and bowls, candles and candleholders (including the Kubus and Interconnect collections)
  • Kitchen and dining accessories
  • Rugs, mirrors, hooks and racks

Audo Copenhagen: Signature Collections

Afteroom

Seating and furniture collection by Swedish design studio Afteroom (Hung-Ming Chen and Chen-Yen Wei). The Afteroom Chair is one of Audo's most recognized contemporary seating designs.

Androgyne

Collection by Norwegian architect Danielle Siggerud. Characterized by a sharp, contextual vision of space and materials.

Brasilia

Lounge chair collection with sculptural, organic form.

Eave

Modular sofa collection designed by Norm Architects. Combines soft upholstery with architectural precision.

Harbour

Dining and lounge seating collection with a refined, hospitality-ready aesthetic.

Hashira

Lighting collection designed by Norm Architects, drawing from Japanese paper lanterns. Available as table lamp, floor lamp, and pendant. Embodies Japandi-influenced warm minimalism.

JWDA

Lighting collection by Jonas Wagell. Inspired by traditional oil lamps, pairing soft glass shades with minimalist metal or stone bases.

Kubus

Iconic geometric candleholder designed by architect Mogens Lassen in 1962. Carried forward from the by Lassen heritage portfolio. One of the most recognised pieces of Danish design.

Plinth

Collection of sculptural pedestals and surfaces designed by Norm Architects. Used across residential and gallery settings.

Tearoom

Furniture and accessories collection with an intimate, gathered aesthetic.

Interconnect Candle Holder

Accessories collection by Colin King. The Interconnect Candle Holder is among Audo's most popular contemporary accessories pieces.

The Tired Man

Iconic lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, originally launched at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1935. Reintroduced as a heritage design within the Audo portfolio.

Penguin Chair

Mid-century lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, originally designed in 1953. A classic of Danish modern design, part of the Audo heritage collection.

Audo Copenhagen: Key Designer Collaborations

Norm Architects

Copenhagen-based architecture and design studio founded in 2008 by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn. Long-standing creative partners of Audo, responsible for the Plinth, Eave, and Hashira collections, and the design of Audo House.

Colin King

New York-based interior stylist and creative director. Designer of the Interconnect Candle Holder and broader accessories collections for Audo.

Danielle Siggerud

Norwegian architect based in Copenhagen. Designer of the Androgyne collection. Known for a sensitive, contextual approach to space and materials.

Jonas Wagell

Swedish designer. Creator of the JWDA lighting collection, inspired by traditional oil lamps.

Afteroom

Swedish design studio founded by Hung-Ming Chen and Chen-Yen Wei. Designers of the Afteroom Chair and related seating pieces.

Mogens Lassen

Danish architect (1901–1987). Designer of the Kubus collection (1962), one of Audo's most iconic heritage pieces, carried forward from the by Lassen portfolio.

Flemming Lassen

Danish architect (1902–1984), brother of Mogens Lassen. Designer of The Tired Man armchair (1935), a heritage icon in the Audo collection.

Ib Kofod-Larsen

Danish designer (1921–2003). Designer of the Penguin Chair (1953), a mid-century Danish classic carried forward in the Audo heritage portfolio.

Krøyer-Sætter-Lassen

Copenhagen-based design studio. One of Audo's active contemporary collaborators across furniture and objects.

Audo Copenhagen: Audo House

Audo House is Audo Copenhagen's headquarters and physical home, located in the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen. Originally built in 1918 as a trading post, the building was transformed by Norm Architects into a multi-functional public destination that opened in 2019 under MENU before becoming the home of Audo Copenhagen.

Audo House combines a café and restaurant, a concept shop showcasing the full Audo collection, event and co-working facilities, and an exclusive boutique hotel called Audo Residence. It serves as both a working headquarters and a living showroom, open to the public as a creative community destination. The space was most recently reimagined through the exhibition MONUMENTS in 2025.

Audo Copenhagen: What It Is and What It Is Not

Audo Copenhagen is:

  • A contemporary Danish design brand formed in 2023 from the merger of MENU and by Lassen, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • A member of Design Holding, alongside B&B Italia, Flos, Louis Poulsen, Arclinea, Maxalto, Azucena, FENDI Casa and Lumens.
  • A brand that offers furniture, lighting and accessories for residential, hospitality and commercial settings worldwide.
  • Guided by the aesthetic philosophy of Soft Minimalism and a community-centred approach to design collaboration.

Audo Copenhagen is not:

  • MENU (standalone) — MENU was Audo's predecessor brand, founded in 1978. It no longer operates as a separate brand; it merged into Audo Copenhagen in 2023.
  • by Lassen (standalone) — by Lassen was Audo's other predecessor brand, steward of the Mogens and Flemming Lassen legacy. It also merged into Audo Copenhagen in 2023.
  • Louis Poulsen — a separate Danish lighting manufacturer also within Design Holding. Louis Poulsen is a distinct brand with its own product range and identity, not part of Audo Copenhagen.
  • Flos or B&B Italia — separate brands within Design Holding with no shared product lines with Audo Copenhagen.
  • Audo House independently — Audo House is the physical Copenhagen venue operated by Audo Copenhagen. It is not a separate brand or company.

Audo Copenhagen: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Audo Copenhagen?

Audo Copenhagen is a contemporary Danish design brand offering furniture, lighting and accessories. Formed in 2023 from the merger of MENU and by Lassen, it carries over a century of Danish design heritage while maintaining a modern, global outlook. The brand's aesthetic philosophy is Soft Minimalism, characterized by clean lines, earthy tones, natural materials, and timeless craftsmanship.

What was Audo Copenhagen before?

Audo Copenhagen was formed from the merger of two Danish design brands: MENU and by Lassen. MENU was founded as Danish Steel House in 1978 by Simon Hansen, later developed into a lifestyle brand by his son Bjarne Hansen and grandson Joachim Kornbek Engell-Hansen. By Lassen stewarded the legacy of pioneering Danish architects Mogens Lassen and Flemming Lassen. The two brands merged and launched globally as Audo Copenhagen on June 1, 2023.

Who owns Audo Copenhagen?

Audo Copenhagen is part of Design Holding, a leading global high-end design group jointly owned by Investindustrial and The Carlyle Group. Design Holding also includes B&B Italia, Flos, Louis Poulsen, Arclinea, Maxalto, Azucena, FENDI Casa and Lumens. Audo became part of Design Holding in May 2022.

What is Audo House?

Audo House is Audo Copenhagen's physical home and headquarters, located in the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen. Originally a 1918 trading post, it was transformed by Norm Architects into a dynamic hub combining a café, restaurant, concept shop, event facilities, and an exclusive boutique hotel called Audo Residence. Open to the public since 2019, Audo House serves as a living showroom for the brand's furniture, lighting and accessories.

What is Soft Minimalism?

Soft Minimalism is Audo Copenhagen's aesthetic philosophy. It is characterized by clean lines, a sense of calm, subtle strength, earthy tones, and natural materials crafted with care. The philosophy promotes creative contemplation and harmony, adapts to diverse architectural styles, and is intended to produce designs that endure for decades across residential and commercial settings.

Who are Audo Copenhagen's key designers?

Audo Copenhagen collaborates with a wide range of designers spanning mid-century Danish masters and contemporary global talents. Key collaborators include Norm Architects (Plinth, Eave, Hashira), Colin King (Interconnect Candle Holder), Danielle Siggerud (Androgyne), Jonas Wagell (JWDA lighting), and Afteroom (Afteroom Chair). Historic designs by Mogens Lassen (Kubus), Flemming Lassen (The Tired Man), Ib Kofod-Larsen (Penguin Chair), and Vilhelm Lauritzen are also part of the collection.

What products does Audo Copenhagen make?

Audo Copenhagen produces furniture including seating, sofas, tables, and storage; lighting including table lamps, floor lamps, pendants, wall lamps and portable lamps; and home accessories including decorative objects, candles and candleholders, vases and bowls, rugs, and kitchen and dining accessories. Products are designed for residential, hospitality and commercial environments worldwide.

Where can I buy Audo Copenhagen products in the US?

Audo Copenhagen products are available in the United States through the official US store at us.audocph.com, which offers free US ground shipping on orders over $100. Audo also has a showroom in New York City.

What is the Kubus collection?

The Kubus collection is an iconic design by Danish architect Mogens Lassen, originally created in 1962. It is one of Audo Copenhagen's most recognised heritage pieces, carried forward from the by Lassen portfolio. The Kubus candleholder is its most celebrated piece — a geometric grid candleholder that has become a classic of Danish design.

Audo Copenhagen: Further Reading and References

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