Danish Furniture and Lighting Brand UMAGE Launches Japanese Website
UMAGE, a brand established in 2008, operates its showroom along Havnegade, a waterfront promenade in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Known for the natural beauty of wood materials and fresh original recycled fabrics, UMAGE has now officially launched in Japan. IL DESIGN secured the opportunity to become the Japan general distributor during Denmark's largest furniture festival, 3daysofdesign, held in June 2024. At the end of 2025, the Japanese website was released and sales have begun.
UMAGE Japan Site:
Danish Design Furniture and Lighting "UMAGE"
https://umage-denmark.com/
Furniture Collection Makes Japan Debut
IL DESIGN's Presentation Place on the 6th floor of Tokyo Design Center now showcases UMAGE's furniture and lighting collections. The furniture collection is making its Japan debut. Below is an introduction to some of the products currently on display.
Products on Display
Prices shown are for the displayed versions. All prices include tax.
Delivery time: Approximately 2 weeks if in stock, approximately 4 to 5 months if out of stock.
Information as of February 12, 2026.
Heart'n'Soul | dining table 120
https://umage-denmark.com/products/heartnsoul-dining-table-120
¥451,000
Currently in stock: Oak, Oak/Moss Green only
Free shipping and installation included (separate quote for Okinawa and remote islands)
Width 120/220 x Depth 90 x Height 75 cm
Oak solid wood, MDF, Steel (and FENIX® nanolaminate)
Design: Soren Ravn Christensen
The Heart'n'Soul dining table features a beautiful oak top and smoothly opening slim drawers. The fabric-lined drawers are located at both ends of the table, perfect for storing cutlery used daily. Additionally, by placing the extension leaf—normally stored under the tabletop—on these drawers, the table expands from 120 cm to 220 cm width, transforming into a serving table. Currently, the oak solid wood version is on display at the center of the Presentation Place.
Curious | dining chair (2-piece set)
https://umage-denmark.com/products/curious-chair
¥125,400 (2-piece set)
Currently in stock: Oak-Without Cushion/Brass, Oak-Without Cushion/Black only
Free shipping (separate quote for Okinawa and remote islands)
Home delivery (doorstep delivery)
Customer assembly required
Width 43 x Depth 48 x Height 77.5 cm
Plywood, Steel, Polyester (Horizons F, Horizons S)
Design: Luigi Vittorio Cittadini
This Curious dining chair uses oak veneer and offers a choice of brass or black finish for the legs. The cushion fabric "Horizon" is UMAGE's original textile. Made from polyester yarn created from plastic flakes collected from plastic waste, this 100% recycled polyester fiber is soft, durable, and environmentally friendly while extending the design's lifespan. These stackable chairs are versatile—perfect as part of a dining set or as seating in front of a dressing table.
Lounge Around | 3 seater sofa
https://umage-denmark.com/products/lounge-around-3-seater-horizons
¥541,200
Currently in stock: Oak/Sterling only
Free shipping and installation included (separate quote for Okinawa and remote islands)
Delivery route confirmation required
Width 231.6 x Depth 74.5 x Height 40.3 cm
Oak solid wood, MDF, Steel (brass plating), Polyester (Horizons S)
Design: Soren Ravn Christensen
The Lounge Around 3-seater sofa is a flexible design that allows you to rearrange backrests and seats. You can customize it for various settings and situations, such as removing the backrest to create a daybed. Holes where parts are removed can be filled with brass-plated plugs, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. The reverse side of the narrow seat cushion features a slim tray for placing coffee or a laptop. Made with UMAGE's 100% recycled textile "Horizon."
The Socialite | counter stool
https://umage-denmark.com/products/socialite-counter-stool
¥126,500
Currently in stock: Oak only
Free shipping (separate quote for Okinawa and remote islands)
Home delivery (doorstep delivery)
Diameter 44 x Height 67.5 cm
Oak solid wood, Aluminum (brass anodized finish)
Design: Thor Hoy
The Socialite counter stool's fine finish showcases meticulous craftsmanship. Below the comfortable rounded seat made from oak solid wood is a brass-finished hook for hanging jackets or handbags. The design, featuring a curved seat and ring-shaped footrest, offers surprisingly comfortable seating when actually used. The footrest, like the hook, has a brass finish, giving this stool—whose name means "social butterfly"—a radiant shine worthy of its name.
Lighting Products Coming Soon
The portable lamp "Asteria Move" seen in the Heart'n'Soul dining table display photos above can be easily charged via USB. The soft, warm light source is a custom LED light with a soft white diffuser, guaranteeing glare-free illumination. Four brightness levels can be adjusted by pressing the button on the base. Currently, the furniture collection is featured on the site, but this year, various lighting products including "Asteria Move" will be added, so please stay tuned.
"making an effort"
UMAGE means "to make an effort" in Danish. What they continuously strive to achieve is providing beautiful Danish design at affordable prices with high-quality materials and genuine environmental consideration.
Here are three key UMAGE points:
1. Multifunctional Design
UMAGE believes in furniture design that evolves with customers. Designs allow easy customization and changes of colors and fabrics to match changing preferences and needs, refreshing living spaces with minimal effort and resources.
For example, lampshades can be used interchangeably with pendant lights, floor lamps, table lamps, and wall lamps, eliminating the need to purchase new items for new spaces or needs. Reducing the number of items needed contributes to a more sustainable environment.
Many products feature USB charging, wireless charging, and storage functions, meeting the needs of efficient and adaptable living spaces.
2. Sustainability
The tambour doors on the Audacious series (side tables, highboards, desks) and the upholstery on the A Conversation Piece lounge chair are replaceable. Using recyclable parts extends furniture lifespan. The UMAGE original "Horizons" textile used for upholstery is made from 100% recycled polyester. Naturally discarded plastic is collected and processed into plastic flakes, from which polyester yarn is manufactured, creating soft and durable 100% recycled polyester fiber.
Additionally, most UMAGE designs are shipped flat-packed, optimizing transportation space and reducing CO2 emissions. Environmentally friendly materials are used, reducing Styrofoam and plastic waste.
Other initiatives include ensuring responsible timber sourcing through collaboration with NGO "One Tree Planted," using RDS-certified down that ensures animal welfare during manufacturing, and this year, 2026, UMAGE received "B Corporation Certification." This certification by B Lab proves that UMAGE meets rigorous social and environmental standards throughout its business operations.
3. Affordable Luxury
While Danish furniture and Scandinavian furniture often carry an image of very high prices, UMAGE strives to maintain competitive pricing. This makes Danish luxury accessible to everyone, allowing beautiful design to become part of homes.
CEO Jakob Nannestad says: "We wanted to create a sustainable concept of flexible, high-quality design where everyone could access beautiful, functional products inspired by Scandinavian design traditions at affordable prices."
— Thus "UMAGE" was born.
UMAGE's Effort Continues
Furthermore, in 2019, they implemented a reform reducing employee working days to four days per week, and this year, 2026, marks the 6th anniversary of this "4-3" system. By making Friday a holiday, this initiative refreshes everyone's lives and creates time for unleashing creativity, reflecting their sincere and bold efforts to achieve productivity improvements and efficiency reductions. In-house designer Anders Klem says:
"When UMAGE introduced '4-3,' it became clear that my workplace prioritizes employee well-being above all. This allowed me to commit even more strongly to the company's success."
Please come see their meticulous efforts dedicated to each piece of furniture and lighting in person.
★ IL DESIGN is the Japan general distributor of UMAGE. UMAGE products are on display at our Presentation Place at Tokyo Design Center. If you would like to view them, please feel free to contact us.
UMAGE Japan General Distributor IL DESIGN Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Design Center 6F, 5-25-19 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022
Business hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
UMAGE Japan Site:
Danish Design Furniture and Lighting "UMAGE"
https://umage-denmark.com/
