Mernøe

Founded in 2020, Mernøe is a small family-run atelier located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Morten Mernøe integrates modern design and technology with traditional Danish craftsmanship and carefully sourced materials. His sons Ulrik and Jakob helm creative and sales for the business.

Mernøe's main ambition with their designs is to bring warmth to spaces shared with friends and family, crafting fixtures that create lively but intimate environments. Morten first became interested in this concept in 2018, when he decided to make a new pendant light for his family's dining space. Seeing the potential of their father's design, his sons saw an opportunity to work together and build a family business.

They work with local artisans to craft their wood and brass design components, focusing on exemplary construction that highlights the natural beauty of the materials. Each light is made by hand to order and can be crafted in a number of wood types and metal finishes.

There are three designs available: No.1- A horizontal hanging pendant that emits a soft, warm glow from a carefully polished wood shade. No. 2- An elegant table lamp with a curved brass neck and leaf-shaped shade. No. 3- A wall sconce with an elongated shade and brass lattice that diffuses light softly downward. All lights are available in Sipo Mahogany, Oak, Ash, or Walnut (finished with beeswax to bring out the nuances of the wood) with polished, matte, or chrome-plated solid brass hardware.

“We’re inspired by traditional craftsmanship and the beautiful and durable materials we find in architecture, art and design. We view every lamp component individually, having its own sculptural value.” -Jakob Mernøe