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The award-winning Danish designer Cecilie Manz is a master of modern minimalism. Her work, deeply rooted in Scandinavian traditions, balances warmth with precision, craft with innovation. Whether designing furniture or objects for everyday life, she distills each form to its essence, removing excess while preserving character. Her pieces are understated, yet present themselves to the world with an artistic twist. This week, we highlight five of her designs, each a study in quiet confidence, honest materials, and thoughtful functionality.
MONOLIT
Cecilie Manz

Designed for Fritz Hansen, the new Monolit Dining Chair is a contemporary chair design with soft-featured elegance and a tranquil expression. Manz strips the form to its most essential elements, allowing the sculptural construction and subtle curvature to speak for themselves. The chair's distinct shape stands out while gently cocooning the sitter and provides a private space for personal items underneath. Crafted for comfort and longevity, it is a natural fit for both intimate dining spaces and larger gathering areas.

KOLMIO
Cecilie Manz

Manz’s work with Vaarnii embraces the raw beauty of solid Finnish pine. The Kolmio Dining Table and Bench highlight the material’s honest, unpretentious nature while maintaining a precise, architectural silhouette. The distinct leg profile adds depth and character, reinforcing her approach to simple yet meaningful forms.

SEPARAT
Cecilie Manz

A quiet partition that defines space without enclosing it, the Separat Screen Divider is a testament to Manz’s thoughtful minimalism. Crafted from solid wood with leather hinges, it introduces warmth and texture while remaining light and unobtrusive. A piece that adapts with its surroundings, offering both function and poetry.

TABURET
Cecilie Manz

With a nod to traditional Danish woodworking, Taburet is a contemporary, functional stool and occasional side table design that embodies uncompromising precision in its exquisite craftsmanship. Offering tactility and sitting comfort, Taburet is crafted in solid wood with visible grain and a subtly concave seat. Refined and beautiful, the Taburet’s seamless joints, perfectly balanced dimensions and meticulously aligned grain patterns set this piece apart.

POUF
Cecilie Manz
Soft yet structured, the Pouf by Cecilie Manz is a study in contrasts. Upholstered in textile or leather, its defined silhouette offers a refined alternative to casual seating. Lightweight and versatile, it moves seamlessly between settings, whether paired with a lounge chair or used as an impromptu seat.