Having seen a need for our enduring designs to come in a wider range of aesthetic options, we’ve developed a line of different colours and finishes for our architectural ironmongery and bathroom accessories.

Most pieces in our Knud Holscher and Arne Jacobsen collections can be created in these finishes, but in accordance with our efforts in sustainability, they’re done so on a bespoke basis

PVD finishes
Our products have long been created in premium metals (see below), but now we’ve added to the possibilities in both aesthetics and hygiene, through our work with physical vapour deposition (PVD).

With it we can now create our levers and sanitary ware in a brushed satin or a polished finish, in gunmetal, copper, charcoal and brass. 

The use of PVD also means a warmer look can be created with our designs. Our development of the four finishes has resulted in combinations of materials and colours such as charcoal against smoked oak, while the brass was added for the low-fi glimmer it provides in darker spaces within restaurants, hotels and private homes – an elegant look that fits with our belief in timelessness over trends. 

colours
Four sophisticated solid RAL colours join our offer, created to pair with our minimal designs. The colours occupy a scale that starts and ends with Black and White as its two extremes, with darker, richer Dusty Grey and paler, cooler Telegrey occupying the space between.

The colours are created as much with mixing as with matching in mind – both to other sanitary ware and to purpose. Bathroom accessories in white, for example, are perfect for spaces like hospitals, as white denotes cleanness and implies sterility, making patients feel reassured.

solid metals
With our solid metals, nothing changes – AISI 316 stainless steel and brass have long been our metals of choice, because they never date and meet our exacting quality standards.

We’ve always worked with solid brass because it wears and patinates over time to develop a beautiful effect. 

Discover more about our colours and finishes here.

The Vilhelm Lauritzen Collection was originally launched in 2006 by the studio of renowned modernist and architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, as a small, functional line of products that share a clean, Nordic expression.

Now, d line has revitalised the collection’s materiality and durability by dialling up its timelessness and endurance, while leaving its original aesthetic untouched. The new range of colours and finishes meet the current needs of high-end architecture projects, with a feeling of amplified quality. Just as the original collection did, the updated line also consists of a lever handle, thumb turn and toilet indicator.

Design that stands the test of time
The Vilhelm Lauritzen Collection for d line occupies a special cross-sectional aesthetic and functional space between the studio’s contemporary work, the design tradition of its founder, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and d line. The shared ethos of the three forces is a strong focus on form, function and the ability to create design and a material quality that truly stand the test of time.

The collection’s key piece is the lever handle, whose curved shape references a sleek leather strap, and ends with a soft dip for the thumb, making movement easy and smooth. The screws are subtle, yet intentionally visible, offering a practical, honest silhouette.

Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects has curated the collection’s refreshed finishes, including satin stainless steel, polished stainless steel, PVD Charcoal and a calm, stylish and warm edit of RAL Nordic tones, including White, Black and three greys.

Guaranteeing form and function for 20 years
The reimagining of this key d line collection is an upgrade in materiality, evolving from plastic and steel to the brand’s renowned and highly resistant AISI 316 stainless steel.

As a result, the Vilhelm Lauritzen Collection can now be recommended for large commercial or public spaces and carries a 20-year guarantee. Being EN1906 class 4-certified, its extreme durability makes it suitable for high-traffic situations, where both its functionality and timeless design are best expressed.

As with all d line products, the collection is sustainably produced in the brand’s own factory in Europe, where everything is machine crafted by hand, and formed of 50-to-70 percent recycled steel.

The relaunch marks an exciting moment for d line which, always striving to honour its rich Danish design heritage, has committed to innovating and upgrading an already-excellent collection.

About Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects
Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects is a Copenhagen-based full-service architecture firm, founded in 1922 by renowned Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen. Built on a foundation of Scandinavian modernism, the studio is known for projects such as Copenhagen Airport and the Radio Broadcasting House in Copenhagen, and holds a tradition of Danish modernist design, including furniture and lighting such as the VL45 Radio House Pendant.

The studio’s recent projects include the Royal Danish Embassy in India, the famous residential area Krøyers Plads and Illum, one of the oldest department stores in Denmark.

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Our collaboration with Bjarke Ingels Group – BIG has won Best of Year within Bath Fixtures by New York-based Interior Design Magazine. With an astonishing 2,638 entries covering 136 design categories, we are honored and proud that our Pebble series is awarded Best of Year.

For d line, BIG has designed a series of bathroom accessories and a matching lever handle, that was released onto the market in late March 2019. The collection is playful and luxurious with each piece interacting with the room in a fluid way. The diverse array of items balance elliptical shapes while staying grounded with the tactile nature of the material. Like our collections with Arne Jacobsen and Knud Holscher, our work with BIG has been created to be an enduring design classic; one that will look good in any property for decades to come.

Project and product winners were announced in New York City at the River Pavilion in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on December 6th in a ceremony hosted by editor in chief Cindy Allen.

See all 136 Design Category Winners and Honorees.

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Technology and innovation meet timeless design in a unique collaboration between d line and Planet Partitioning, the leading developer of glazed partitions and door sets in the United Kingdom.

Planet has long been regarded as one of the UK’s leading producers of glazed partitions and door sets, with attention to detail and quality of manufacturing being cornerstones of the company’s ethos. Appreciating that one of the most used elements of a door set is the hardware, the company has set out to deliver a high-quality range of lever- and pull handles as a standard offering.

Working with d line, Planet will be offering their designs on all their door sets. d line’s iconic L and U lever handles by Knud Holscher, along with a selection of lock cases, have been specifically designed for Planet IsoPro doors. The move illustrates the two companies’ commitment to quality and performance throughout their product ranges.

Paul Martin, Managing Director at d line UK: “Remaining true to our roots, we continue to innovate across design, meet emerging needs and forge enduring partnerships that add value to our stakeholders. Planet Partitioning is a highly important partner for us in order to offer a total solution in the UK that meets our exacting standards and aesthetic approach to design and craftsmanship.”

The range
Its lines are minimalist and the result is too – the Knud Holscher collection honours d line’s classic, unfussy aesthetic; offers a 20-year guarantee on the entire collection; and is formed of AISI 316 steel – rust-resistant, non-corrosive and marine quality – to withstand high traffic, environmental impact and, most importantly, the test of time.

About Planet Partitioning
Planet has been designing, manufacturing and installing demountable partitioning, fire and acoustic partitioning and doors since 1978. With an expanding portfolio of clients in the UK, US and Middle East, the company’s product range has expanded to include internal architectural glass for a range of interior applications including atriums and lift lobbies.

The company provides a genuine ‘end-to-end’ service with the in-house design team working as a partner to meet client precise requirements with unique,  innovative and individually tailored products and services.

The company’s products have won major industry awards and helped to revolutionised the industry. With an excellent track record of product development and independent testing, Planet Partitioning continuously sets new benchmarks for acoustic and fire rated
performance.

We work with you to ensure the highest standards of health and safety on site at all times. It’s part of our wider commitment to working in an ethical, socially responsible way, and we have ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations.

Go to Planet Partitioning website.

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We’re adding to our portfolio of timeless, enduring lever handles and locks, with a bold move into home automation. Our heritage design brand is the distributor of the smart Friday Lock, pioneered and produced by Friday Home to a design by BIG IDEAS, the innovation division of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

THE DESIGN
Designed by BIG, the Friday Lock’s curved silhouette is informed by the Danish architect’s primary discipline. Echoing the form of a saddle roof, which is characterised by a convex curve about one axis and a concave one about the other, it’s as striking as it is ergonomic.

Friday Lock has been named the best-looking smart lock on the market by American TechHive and CNET, and its look can be changed to suit any home’s aesthetic, with six interchangeable outer shell finishes including Steel, Brass, Copper, Nickel Satin, Bronze and Gun Metal.

The lock is distributed by our heritage Danish design brand d line, which thus-far has handcrafted architectural hardware, sanitary ware and solutions for barrier-free living by architects and designers such as Knud Holscher and Arne Jacobsen.  With this new move into smart home access control, we’re staying true to our philosophy of constantly seeking to innovate across design, engineering and technology, because of our long-held view that as a living thing, design should evolve.

THE TECH

App
Accessibility is literally the key to the new app by Friday Home, which allows the Friday Lock to be automatically opened or secured as the user approaches or leaves their home.

Available for both iOS and Android, and downloadable from the Apple Store or Google Play, the app also allows for two types of access for guests: regular, time-limited ‘Reocurring’ invitations; and single, time-allocated ‘Restricted’ invitations.

Firmware
As well as being both physically strong and technologically sturdy, Friday Lock’s firmware gives it impressive first-mover features, such as direct integration with WiFi, a connection to which means that a door fitted with Friday Lock can be unlocked or locked from anywhere in the world. This, combined with new functionality, also allows guests to gain ad-hoc permission to enter from remotely-located homeowners.

Friday Lock also works with Apple® HomeKit, so it’s simple to set up via Apple’s Home app and can be seamlessly controlled as part of a home ecosystem that can include lighting, ventilation, security and thermostat systems.

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We’re thrilled to present the first pieces of a fuller hardware collection by Tom Dixon at the opening of The Manzoni during Milan Design week.

Tom Dixon returns to Milan after a year’s absence and rethinks how a design brand can embed itself into the heart of Italy’s commercial and cultural capital. Aptly named The Manzoni, the new 100-cover restaurant has been created by Tom’s Design Research Studio. Pre-Opening at the beginning of April to coincide with Milan Design Week, it will re-open just after Salone as a permanent restaurant and a showroom.

Tom says: “After years of doing 5-day exhibition in Milan, we finally decided that we had enough of putting such huge energy into pop-up interventions. We wanted to look at different ways of being present in Milan. With the city being so active and engaging right now, it is the right time to forget being temporary and build something permanent. Just like in London, we don’t think it’s enough to just have a showroom. We need a place where people slow down and experience our products in a live setting. There is nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom. But with The Manzoni, people are able to experience our new collections in an active context.”

New collections showing at The Manzoni in April include FAT, OPAL and SPRING and a special collaboration with d line on a soon-to-be-launched hardware collection. Get a sneak-peak of the first pieces at The Manzoni.

About Tom Dixon
Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is currently present in 68 countries through either direct or indirect commercial operations. The lifestyle brand creates extraordinary objects and spaces for everyday use, pioneering new design and materials and setting new trends in the industry. The latest chapter of Tom’s design journey began in 2002 when he left corporate life to create his own eponymous brand, as a platform for a series of new adventures in the design of products and interiors. Seventeen years on, Tom Dixon is now a widely celebrated global force in interior design with their own hubs in New York, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

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A modern classic
Copenhagen, London and New York-based architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is known worldwide for their innovative, sustainable and aesthetically modern approach to design. We have collaborated with BIG IDEAS, the technology-driven special projects division of BIG, on a bathroom series and matching lever handle.

Our collaboration with BIG has been a long-term goal for us, with two years of development. We pursued this project with the knowledge that it would bring about an exciting design and aesthetic addition to d line’s significant product portfolio. Like our collections with Arne Jacobsen and Knud Holscher, our work with BIG has been created to be an enduring design classic; one that will look good in any property for decades to come.

BIG’s pragmatic approach rooted in the beauty and simplicity of Scandinavian design has resulted in a collection that combines form and function for a sum that is greater than the parts.

The Pebble Collection is part of a larger collaboration with Bjarke Ingels Group that includes a state-of-the-art smart lock system operated via mobile phone. As a heritage design brand, d line is thrilled to be able to bring timeless quality and contemporary design to our audience.

Beauty and functionality in any space
The Pebble Collection includes a soap dispenser, shower shelf, towel rail, toilet brush, toilet roll holder, coat hook, lever handle, key escutcheon and thumb turn. The pieces are available in matt black, matt white and our signature finish; satin stainless steel.

The collection is playful and luxurious with each piece interacting with the room in a fluid way. The diverse array of items balance elliptical shapes while staying grounded with the tactile nature of the material.

“We are thrilled to follow in the footsteps of Arne Jacobsen and Knud Holscher in collaborating with d line on the creation of a family of products: the Pebble Collection. The new line of products – from the handle to the dispenser and knob – are about giving form to each of the different functions. The balancing elliptical shapes interact playfully with each other and its environment, creating highly tactile and functional objects that complement any interior. The Pebble Collection extends our vision in architecture from the big picture to the small details.” Jakob Lange, Partner and Director of BIG Ideas, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group.

Bringing d line into your home
We recommend the Pebble Collection for offices, retail spaces, hotels, restaurants and residential spaces. These are pieces that make a visual statement while underscoring the importance of good design and functionality.

This collection is especially relevant for private homes. With our focus on top-quality products and clean, visually engaging design, d line’s work with BIG is perfect for those looking to bring aesthetics and functionality into every aspect of their lives. The Pebble Collection will be available through our online store from launch date of 25th March 2019.

As with all our products, this collection is sustainably-produced in our factory in Lithuania. Each item is handcrafted with 50 to 70 per cent recycled steel.

“Just as we did in the 1970s, d line is making a bold statement with both colour and shape with our BIG collection. As we shift our gaze towards a more international outlook, we are excited to include more privately-owned spaces into our portfolio, truly making us a brand for those wanting a Scandinavian and design-focused lifestyle.” – Søren Blangsted, CEO, d line.

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Today we launch our Danish webshop with a carefully selected range of quality products from the Knud Holscher, Arne Jacobsen and Bjarke Ingels Group collections.

Since the conception our very first coordinated line of architectural hardware in 1971 together with Knud Holscher d line has positioned itself as the leader within innovative architectural product solutions to a vast range of building projects.

Together with a wisely curated selection of designs from leading icons like Arne Jacobsen, Knud Holscher and Bjarke Ingels Group, we are now ready to offer our design classics to the Danish consumer market.

Coat hooks, towel rails, lever handles, toilet brush holders, toilet roll holders, thumb turns and key escutcheons are just some of the classics that we will be offering on our new webshop. Designs that compliments rather than distracts, that supports and underlines the architectural solutions rather than overpowering them. Our collections are visually and functionally interconnected so that they endure in the modern bathroom, hallway or kitchen.

Being a modern design brand
The move into the business to consumer market is part of d line’s comprehensive, strategic repositioning as a modern design brand which launched back in November 2017. Our mission is to be universally known, coveted and admired for the uncompromising endurance of its design, craftsmanship and quality. By taking the first steps into the consumer market d line is closer to becoming a design and lifestyle brand.

A preview of what to come
With the launch of our webshop we are also revealing our latest design collaboration, which is available to the public in 2019. For d line Bjarke Ingels Group has designed the distinctive Pebble series, consisting of a selection of bathroom accessories and a matching lever handle. The playful collection is inspired by a pill’s futuristic, balancing elliptical shape that leads the mind to sci-fi scenographs of another world.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new store. Click here to go to the site.

In response to increasing requests by architects for door closers to complement the enduring aesthetics and quality of our architectural hardware, we’re launching two new programmes of door closers to meet a clear need. These programmes are d line advanced and d line essential.

Knud Holscher, who created our launch collection back in 1971, is responsible for the external design and finish for both programmes, while for the internal working parts we have chosen to work with leading access control experts.

d line advanced
The d line advanced programme is a premium line for which we chose to work with Dormakaba because of its reputation for consistency, convenience, functionality and excellent quality.

From rack-and-pinion to floor spring, every d line advanced cam action door closer is swift and easy to install, is CE-certified, and features a sleek, minimal cover design by Knud Holscher in signature d line AISI 316 stainless steel. The result is advanced, perfectly functioning internal components with advanced, perfectly finished materials and design.

d line essential
For the d line essential programme, we’ve created simple, quality door closers that are robust-yet-less-complex as a universal option that’s correspondingly priced.

Each piece in this programme is competitively priced and features well-functioning, well-engineered mechanisms beneath AISI 316 stainless steel covers by Knud Holscher. Neat-bodied and cam action, every door closer in this range is also CE-certified.

quality, inside and out
The result of our collaboration and efforts is a comprehensive range of door closers, each designed to our belief that every element of a building’s practical details – even those that are unseen – should be of the very best quality and design.

Discover more here.

An unsolicited stamp of approval has been made on d line’s enduring designs by American contemporary design magazine Surface, whose pages are filled with stories and inspiration across the worlds of architecture, art, design, fashion and travel.

The magazine found d line via our Instagram account, which is filled with images and films by Norm Architects, of the shapes, detailing, process and product families that we are d line are proud to share.

The List is Surface Magazine’s curated gathering of brands, from big names to emerging talents, that it considers to be of the very best calibre. These include huge international players such as Hermés, Dior, Bvlgari and Chanel, and Danish design brands whose values of timeless, well-crafted, innovative design d line shares – brands such as Georg Jensen, Kvadrat, Carl Hansen & Søn and Fritz Hansen.

On the d line page on The List, our brand is described by Surface as:

“d line is an aptly named hardware company that connects Danish heritage to contemporary design. Its products embrace the timeless minimalism of the mid-20th century, adding an understated sophistication to architecture of today.”

Find our place on The List here. 

Greater collaboration, informed decision-making, easier project management and faster construction – the benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) are many, which is why we’ve invested in this innovative technology to make the top 200 d line products available for architects to download.

Accessible via our website as .dwg, .ifc and .rfa files ready to insert into drawings created in programmes such as Revit or ARCHICAD, these BIM files provide designers with up-to-date, technically relevant information, all at a click.

Links to each product’s downloadable BIM file are found under the ‘item details’ of a product page’s ‘product information’ section. When a BIM file is downloaded and placed, the corresponding product – complete with item number – can be specified for entire builds right from the drawing.

The result? Seamlessly created product lists without the need for cross-referencing, all of which eases communication with on-site teams.

To start your BIM journey, go to our products page.

Some of our objects have also gone live on the NBS National BIM Library. Check them out here.

In collaboration with Norm Architects and Studio C, our heritage architectural hardware brand d line has developed a fresh brand identity and tone of voice as part of our comprehensive, strategic repositioning as a modern design brand.

The brand revitalisation is about refining something existing, to align it with our communication of both our past and our future.

As a nod to our heritage, the brand’s new visual expression of logo, typography, colour principles and image style has a recognisable and conscious synergy with its previous visual identity. Its development has been about distancing us from our former incarnation as a technically focused production company, to define us as a design and lifestyle brand.

Incredible propositions have been lost within our formerly complex brand hierarchy – propositions we are proud of, from our beginnings with Knud Holscher’s vision for a cohesive range of architectural product solutions, to our recent collaboration with Bjarke Ingels on a state-of-the-art smart lock. All of this has now come to life in a stunningly produced, coffee table-style brand book.

Creative collaboration for a creative company
Norm Architects developed our new brand platform, bringing in graphic design company Studio C to realise the visual language, and communications consultant Kate Poulsson Johnson to develop our tone of voice and messaging.

The collaboration with Norm, an architecture studio that understands d line from both a brand and a customer point of view, led to our heritage being brought to the foreground as one of our greatest strengths.

“d line’s design is classic and loved, but it had lost relevance in today’s market and its myriad sub-brands didn’t speak to its customers. Together we examined its brand DNA, identifying what originally made it great and establishing this as the cornerstones of a stronger and more defined d line going forward. Being architects and designers, working with d line has been a dream for us – its heritage and the designers associated with the brand make us proud to be involved. We operate seamlessly in the same industry, and are naturally interdependent of each other. That’s what makes this partnership meaningful. “
Katrine Goldstein, Managing Director, Norm Architects

Timeless, hygienic and sustainable; introducing Touchless to our series of architectural sanitary ware.

Technology and innovation meet timeless design in Touchless, a newly launched addition to our series of cohesive, modular architectural sanitary ware.

Designed by Knud Holscher, the sleek Touchless pieces continue the d line curved iconography, with their rounded edges and functional circular hole detailing, all while embracing the latest innovations in motion-sensor technology.

Its lines are minimalist and the result is too – the Touchless range honours our classic, unfussy aesthetic; reduces the spread of bacteria by eliminating buttons and pumps; and is formed of AISI 316 steel – rust-resistant, non-corrosive and marine quality – to withstand high traffic, humidity and, most importantly, the test of time.

Our new Touchless sanitary ware consists of a hand dryer, paper roll dispenser and soap dispenser.

Now is a great time to be part of a heritage Danish design brand. We are in a time where people demand more quality, they have an interest in sustainability and are certainly brand aware.

The era of poorly made, easily replaceable or imitation products is coming to an end. In this waste-aware environment, people look for strong products that stand the test of time. These products don’t just look like design classics, they behave like them too, delivering timeless design constructed to superb quality standards. They are products with strong roots and proven integrity in their craftsmanship. I’m very proud that this is what we create at d line.

I have been part of d line for over 25 years, and in that time have met many incredible people – from craftsmen to distributors to architects – and have seen our products grace many incredible projects. I’m as proud of the growth we have experienced as of the new areas we have pioneered and succeeded in. It shows that, despite many changes to the company, d line has remained a brand that is admired for its close attention to quality and for its strong and minimal design ethos. Design that endures both in its style and in its strength.

Our products are present in some of the world’s most beautiful buildings, designed by some of its most acclaimed and ambitious architects, and we have long and valued relationships with studios all over the world. In our work with them we are organised and smart, going to extraordinary lengths to specify total, modular and bespoke solutions across architectural hardware, sanitary ware and barrier-free solutions that will complement their vision. We are building on those relationships we have, while we continue to build new ones.

As we have always done, we continue to do what we do well whilst always looking forward. We look to new streamlined ways of working, to building these new relationships and to adapting and designing new products some of which are the first of their kind in the world.

As we move into fresh areas that meet new and emerging needs, this is indeed a great time to be part of d line – a heritage Danish design brand.

Hans Christian Petersen – Chief Executive Officer