The Norwegian International Collection will debut at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 presenting ‘The Norwegian Boutique Bedroom’ in a dramatic Church cloister – with opening reception and leading design talk.
Presenting an immersive sanctuary of craftsmanship, material intelligence, and restorative Nordic design the Norwegian International Collection – Eikund, Jensen Beds, Lundhs Real Stone, and Norsk Dun – take over the atmospheric cloister (Church of Design) with an immersive installation inviting visitors to experience a shared Nordic design language rooted in sustainability, heritage, and enduring craftsmanship.
‘The Norwegian Boutique Bedroom’ will illuminate the honesty of materiality, sustainability, and Norwegian comfort featuring Eikund’s revived mid-century furniture icons, Jensen Beds’ world-leading sleep solutions, the tactile coolness of Lundhs Real Stone, and the luxurious warmth of Norsk Dun’s ethical, circular goose down.
The bedroom is more than a room – it is a sanctuary. Norway has long understood this. Rooted in a profound respect for nature and a quiet commitment to craft, Norwegian design transforms the most intimate space in the home into something deeply restorative. Together, these four brands reveal how stone, down, wood, texture, and form can converge to create a bedroom that doesn’t just look beautiful, but genuinely nurtures the people who inhabit it.
Visitors will experience the grounding coolness of real stone, the enveloping warmth of pure down, the quiet authority of furniture built to last a lifetime, and the transformative power of a bed engineered for the deepest sleep. This is Norwegian material intelligence and creativity at its most intimate.
EVENTS
OPENING RECEPTION – Tuesday 19 May 4 – 6pm
The Norwegian Embassy in London and the Norwegian International Collection cordially invite press, trade, and industry guests to join them in the Cloister for an exclusive first look at ‘The Norwegian Boutique Bedroom’ in the company of the brands’ founders and representatives.
- Tuesday 19 May 2026 16:00–18:00 | Free to attend | First come first served basis.
- Norwegian International Collection | The Cloister, Stand SB23, Church of Design, St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, EC1A 9DS
PANEL TALK Thursday 21 May 3 – 4pm
21 May 3.00pm ‘Creating nurturing spaces to thrive: the Norwegian design approach’
In an age of digital noise and constant stimulation, our homes, workplaces and the spaces we visit are no longer passive backdrops. Norwegian design ambassadors plus leading architect Amin Taha (Groupwork Architects) and Olympic sleep coach Sanjay Verma explore how ‘material intelligence’ is quietly redefining what liveability and nurture really means today.
Panel : William Knight, Material Matters (Chair), Amin Taha of Groupwork Architects, Ben Ayling of Lundhs Real Stone, Michelle Alger of Hyphen design agency, Sanjay Verma of Jensen Beds and Therese Haltuff of Norsk Dun.
- Thursday 21 May 2026 3 – 4pm
- DESIGN MEETS stage, Haberdashers Hall, 18 W Smithfield, EC1A 9HX – Link
- No booking required. First come basis.
THE BRANDS
Eikund | The Icons: Reviving the soul of Norwegian mid-century design
Eikund breathes new life into Norway’s most celebrated mid-century furniture, bringing timeless pieces back into production with uncompromising fidelity to their original craft. On show at CDW26: the Fluffy chair (Fredrik A. Kayser, 1954), the Veng armchair (Torbjørn Bekken, 1960), the Hunter lounge (Torbjørn Afdal, 1960) and the Evja lounge table (Torbjørn Bekken 1958). Icons of a golden era, restored for the modern interior.
Jensen Beds | The Science of Sleep. Engineered comfort from the heart of Norway
Jensen Beds has spent decades perfecting the architecture of rest. Its world-leading mattress and sleep solutions combine precision engineering with natural materials to deliver transformative, restorative sleep – the cornerstone of any true sanctuary.
Lundhs Real Stone | The Foundation: 300 Million-year-old natural stone for an enduring sanctuary.
Lundhs is a family-owned company, producing Norway’s unique natural stones, Larvikite and Anorthosite, quarried from some of the Earth’s most ancient geological formations. A grounding, tactile presence to any interior bringing permanence and material truth to experience in this unique setting.
Norsk Dun (Norvigroup) | The Finishing Touch: Ethical luxury and circularity in every fibre
Norsk Dun produces premium goose down to the highest ethical and environmental standards. Its circular approach to luxury, from responsible sourcing to end-of-life recovery, ensures that the restorative warmth it provides comes without compromise to the planet. Norsk Dun is the first producer in its segment to be officially certified as Made in Norway.
DETAILS – The Norwegian International Collection
Tuesday 19 May: 10:00–18:00 | Wednesday 20 May: 10:00–21:00 | Thursday 21 May: 10:00–17:00
Stand SB23, Church of Design, St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS
LINKS
Link to CDW page