PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED | Frederiksgade 1

PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED is a new Danish design firm and manufacturer, run by a team of dedicated design geeks.

Our design collection has its own characteristics with a focus on interaction, good craftsmanship, quality, materials and sustainability in terms of durable design. Additionally we also represent international brands and designers.

Our goal is that all designs we introduce have the potential of becoming design classics. Before we launch a new design, we always ask ourselves: Will this design in its entirety, become a long lasting object that we someday can pass on to our children?

When asked why the company name is PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED we answer that the name sums up who we are; polite people with a keen interest in interior, with a sense of humor and both feet firmly on the ground. So next time you find yourself waiting for a table in a restaurant and see the sign, think of us.

Our showroom is open from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 16.30, so please visit us or contact us on +45 3155 2600.

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All Exhibitors

TOMMY Rasmussen

Tommy Rasmussens has an outstanding sense of aesthetics evident in how he works with graphic design and conceptual development of brands. His many years of experience in both the magazine, advertising and design industries enable him to approach graphic design from...

3DAYSOFDESIGN /
SIGNE BYRDAL TERENZIANI

Signe Byrdal Terenziani is the Managing Director of the annual Copenhagen design event 3daysofdesign. She has several years of experience as a consultant in the design business, not only in Denmark, but in Italy as well. She has worked as a PR and marketing director...

&DRAPE
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Founded in 2018, the curtain studio &Drape creates atmosphere with Danish custom-made curtains in private and professional spaces. With a background in design and roots in an old curtain family, &Drape represents a contemporary and curated aesthetic approach...

ALASTAIR PHILIP WIPER
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British photographer Alastair Philip Wiper has received international recognition for his work in the architectural, industrial and scientific fields. Alastair’s signature is defined by a unique understanding of lines and symmetry, colour and contrast. As well as...

ARNE JACOBSEN DESIGN
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Arne Jacobsen Design is working to preserve the Arne Jacobsen design heritage and the originality of the products, develop the collaboration with licencees and partners, and through communication, dissemination and research collaboration extend and deepen the...

ARK JOURNAL
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Ark Journal is a Copenhagen based magazine celebrating architecture, design and art. We provide also editorial content through writing, photography and art direction. Our commercial collaborations are always tailor-made and include design exhibitions and...

THE DANISH ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
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THE DANISH ARCHITECTURAL PRESSArkitektens Forlag (The Danish Architectural Press) was founded in 1949 as a commercial foundation for the purpose of promoting architecture and the Danish architecture profession’s standing. Since its establishment in 1949, Arkitektens...

CAIA LEIFSDOTTER DESIGN STUDIO
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The design studio of Caia Leifsdotter creates atmospheric spaces that enhance contemporary interior with a historic flair - to create embracing and inspiring spaces. With a creative approach to design, Caia Leifsdotter combines functionality and aesthetic spaces with...

COAST STUDIO
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COAST is an architectural photography and research studio specializing in the representation of space, architecture and urban environments. Through architectural photography, the studio portrays the work of leading practices and institutions in the field of...

FILE UNDER POP
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File Under Pop is specialized in surface design. The company directed by Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer transforms rooms by clothing the surfaces with tiles, wallpaper and exclusive paint. All products are processed entirely by hand, combining antique craftsmanship with...

HELLE FLOU
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HelleFlou Design Studio offers interior design services within the hotel and restaurant business as well as retail and offices. HelleFlou strives to always create long-lasting, beautiful results that are also functional and bring great value to the clients. The design...

FRAME STUDIO
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With a background as a carpenter and a interior designer, Frame Studio is a collaboration with focus on design and handcrafted kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes. In addition, Frame Studio produces unique quality furniture with a focus on design, beautiful details and...

IRIL
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iril is a Copenhagen based producer of the finest compact audio systems.iril.dk

KIRSTEN MCDONALD in association with PHILIPS AUCTIONS

Kirsten MacDonald in association withPhillips is a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design. With dedicated expertise in the areas of 20th Century and Contemporary Art, Design, photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewellery,...

MOSSROOM RUGS
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Mossroom Rugs produces handmade rugs in the finest qualities in handcrafted wool, real silk or Art Silk “tenzel”. We are a rug studio composed of designers and rug nerds with many years of experience and with a great passion for this traditional and fine old...

MOTARASU
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MOTARASU creates designs that calls for being present in the now. Fusing the design heritage of Denmark with the aesthetics of Japanese craftsmanship, we focus our efforts on the philosophy of surrounding yourselves with few yet beautiful, high-quality objects that...

NEW WORKS
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New Works præsenterer en kollektion i krydsfeltet mellem gammelt og nyt. Lys og mørk. Design og kunst. Vores objekter hylder den stærke skandinaviske tradition for håndværk og materialitet, alt imens de udfordrer nutidens forestillinger om formsprog. Vi samarbejder...

NINA NYBORG
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Nina Nyborg Restoration & Interior Design studio has been working selectively with projects and privat homes of both historical and modern character since 2006. Nina believes that to honor and respect history, location and architecture is imperative, and by doing...

NYT I BO
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"Less is more" sagde den tyske arkitekt Mies van der Rohe og skabte en klar og simpel arkitektur, renset for overflødige detaljer. Samme udtryk beskriver kort og godt NYT I BO’s egenproduktion. Særlige kendetegn for NYT I BO's egenproduktion er et naturligt look skabt...

Rye
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Formerly known as Re Beds, RYE has since 2016 been crafting honest and ascetic beds, based on a distinct view on the potential role of the bed in modern society. Sleep is a place of rest – and that is how it should stay. However, in a world where constant progress is...

SARA LYSGAARD
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Sara Lysgaard works as an investor and passionate art collector.Boardmember at HEART – Herning Museum of Contemporary Art and chairman for the family foundation Lysgaard Fonden.

SIGNE HYTTE STUDIO
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Signe Hytte Studio works within the fields of product design, spatial design, and creative consultancy. Drawing inspiration from culture and art, the idea is to create objects, designs and interiors that elevate everyday life. With meticulous attention to detail,...

VIBEKE FONNESBERG SCHMIDT
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Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt works in the field between craft, art and design. In the studio in Frederiksgade 1 Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt composes, designs and builds plexiglass chandeliers and lamps by hand, all of them custom made and unique. Geometric shapes are build...

Christian E

“FREDERIKSGADE 1 has become a design destination in Copenhagen, one not to be missed. Having our showroom here, in a beautiful building in the historic Copenhagen quarter Frederiksstaden, makes for an extraordinary scenery for our furniture. Aside from that, it also means being a neighbour to many other creative souls who all work with design in one form or another, inspiring us daily. The fact that we are present at an address in Copenhagen with a truly international mindset is both unique and valuable to us.”

Christian Bjerg Elving
CEO AND PARTNER, KARAKTER

Vibeke F

“It means a lot to be surrounded by such talented people who work hard at fulfilling their dreams. We are all part of the field of design and support each other by sharing experiences, challenges and successes. Working in such a historical setting reminds me of my place in design history. FREDERIKSGADE 1 has given me an impressive network of creators, interior designers, stylists, architects and design businesses. Not only by means of the people who work here, but also through their colleagues, family and friends.”

Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt
DESIGNER AND ARTIST

Thomas I

“Being part of a bigger whole when you are a small business is a major strength and having colleagues to discuss and problem solve always helps. It feels like such a privilege to be around this diverse crowd of creative people going about their daily business at the house. And when 3daysofdesign and other events move in, F1 becomes a definitive go-to-destination in Copenhagen.”

Thomas Ibsen
FOUNDER AND CO-OWNER, Please wait to be Seated

Josephine H

“The atmosphere at FREDERIKSGADE 1 makes for a stunning backdrop for File Under Pop’s work with exclusive paints and handmade ceramic and lava stone tiles. Splendidly high ceilings, original details in stucco and panelling, lattice windows and the overall presence of history, overlooking the Marble Church. This setting daily inspires not only our team, but also our clients and guests who come to us to realize their own design dreams, big and small. The house also encourages creative interplay between its exhibitors. This has decidedly led to many collaborations and good friendships.”

Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer
FOUNDER AND OWNER, File Under Pop

Knut H

“We started our journey at FREDERIKSGADE 1 as three people on the 4th floor. Today we have more than 10 employees working on the ground floor. It is incredible how one can scale up one’s business, expand to a new space and remain in the same house, where one already has a well-established community and network among fellow businesses.”

Knut Humlevik
CO-FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, NewWorks

Julie V

“&Drape chose FREDERIKSGADE 1 as our showroom location due to the strong ambition and spirit of the house, as well as the creative and business-related synergies that occur when many are found under the same roof. We believe that we can create something more magical when different backgrounds, competencies and creative universes intersect.”

Julie Vendal
medejer &Drape

Kristoffer W

“Arkitektens Forlag has published books on Danish design and architecture since 1949. Being part of FREDERIKSGADE 1 allows us to stay up-to-date on where Danish design is right now. Its central location in a historical setting close to the Marble Church makes it easy for guests to visit us. We experience that more than usual find their way past our office and we often take our meetings at one of the quarter’s many restaurants.”

Kristoffer Weiss
CEO, Arkitektens Forlag

Helle F

“FREDERIKSGADE 1 feels like a second home to me. It is both beautiful and comfortable, with plenty of lovely colleagues from across the industry. I love to arrive here every morning, wishing the Marble Church a good day before walking through our doors.”

Helle Flou
INTERIOR ARCHITECT

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FREDERIKSGADE 1 is a diverse design house and it is vital that our regular exhibitors complement each other academically, professionally and socially. Community and interaction are essential components that support the house’s vision and the exhibitors’ ambition to develop the current and future Danish design scene.

Contact us at info@frederiksgade-1.com if you would like to meet us or to hear more about the conditions and possibility of becoming a part of the design house FREDERIKSGADE 1.

All Exhibitors

Christian E

Christian Bjerg ElvingCEO AND PARTNER, KARAKTER

Vibeke F

Vibeke Fonnesberg SchmidtDESIGNER AND ARTIST