New Works is a Danish furniture and lighting brand that combines Scandinavian minimalism with contemporary design. it was founded by Nikolaj Meier and Knut Bendik Humlevik from the desire to establish a design house where design comes to life with care and intent, and where there is room for creative experiments — a place for new works.

Where is New Works furniture made?

New Works products are designed in Copenhagen, Denmark , and crafted with sustainable materials by expert artisans.

Is New Works furniture sustainable?

Yes. Many New Works products are made with sustainably sourced materials and long-lasting construction techniques.

New Works' Core Values

Natural At New Works, we believe in respecting the natural qualities of materials as both an inspiration and a guide when creating our collection. Honoring the individual qualities that each material contributes, from the strength of marble to the warmth of oak, is central to our design philosophy. Experimental We collaborate with artists and designers who share our obsession with detail and strive to discover new forms, materials, and textures in the world around them. Together, our experiments aim to provide a new vocabulary for contemporary art and design, reflecting New Works' commitment to innovation. Tactility Design is to be touched and held, to encircle you, whether through dappled light or a warm embrace. To best represent the materials and techniques used to create our objects, we believe it is vital to retain their original roughness. This true statement of character comes from within, embodying New Works' emphasis on tactile experiences. Craftsmanship A fusion of our own craft traditions and experiments with various techniques from around the world allows our pieces to push the boundaries of material and form. Challenging the perceptions of craft while retaining the touch of the craftsman in each final object is a hallmark of New Works' dedication to craftsmanship.

New Works

Furniture and lighting from New Works, the Copenhagen design house founded in 2015 by Nikolaj Meier and Knut Bendik Humlevik. Marble lamps, oak seating, and stone tables developed with internationally recognized designers. KANSO is an authorized U.S. retailer for the complete New Works catalog.

New Works — Danish Furniture and Lighting

New Works is a Copenhagen design house founded in 2015 by Nikolaj Meier and Knut Bendik Humlevik. The studio was established as a space for creative experiments — a place for new works — and the name reflects that founding intent. New Works develops furniture, lighting, and objects in collaboration with internationally recognized designers, each piece built around natural materials: marble chosen for its weight, oak for its grain, wool for its warmth, and steel for its structure. KANSO is an authorized U.S. retailer carrying the complete New Works collection with insured delivery from U.S. inventory.

New Works furniture and lighting is finished by hand in Europe. The studio works from the material outward rather than imposing a fixed house style, which is why a New Works marble table, a New Works pendant, and a New Works lounge chair can share a catalog without sharing a silhouette. The pieces are designed to be touched — weight, grain, and surface treated as part of the design rather than detail to be smoothed away.

New Works Furniture

The New Works furniture collection covers seating, dining, coffee tables, and storage. The Covent series — available as a residential sofa and a lounge chair — anchors the upholstered range across multiple widths and depths. The Tenon Lounge Chair is built in solid oak with visible mortise-and-tenon joinery at every structural connection, the open frame keeping wood volume low. The Atlas and Mass coffee table series pair hand-finished marble and stone tops on steel bases, scaled for both residential and commercial settings. The Mass series extends to a wide format with an integrated drawer.

New Works Lighting

The New Works lighting catalog includes pendant, floor, table, and portable lamps. The Kizu Table Lamp is the studio's signature lighting design — a solid marble base paired with an opal glass shade, available in small and large sizes plus a rechargeable portable version with touch dimmer, each marble base carrying distinct veining. The Tense Pendant uses a shade made from Tyvek, a recyclable non-woven material that distributes light evenly without hotspots. The Margin series runs across pendant, table, and floor formats with tiered fabric shades, and the Nebra Pendant uses a flexible shade that manually expands for broad light or contracts for a focused downward beam.

Best-Selling New Works Pieces

Kizu Table Lamp — A solid marble base paired with an opal glass shade, available in small, large, and portable sizes. Each marble base carries distinct veining and tonal variation. The portable variant includes a rechargeable LED with touch dimmer.
Tense Pendant Lamp — A pendant shade in Tyvek, a fully recyclable non-woven material with a paper-like surface and fabric-like flexibility. The expanded form distributes light evenly without hotspots or harsh shadow.
Nebra Pendant — An adjustable pendant with a flexible shade that expands or contracts through manual adjustment. Opened, the shade spreads light broadly; lowered, it directs light downward in a focused beam.
Margin Pendant Lamp — Available as a pendant, table lamp, and floor lamp with tiered fabric shades that form a graphic profile. The layered construction diffuses light across multiple surfaces while reducing glare, functioning as a cohesive lighting system across a home.
Tenon Lounge Chair — A solid oak lounge chair with visible mortise-and-tenon joinery at its structural connections. Straight lines and angled supports create a grounded profile while the open frame keeps wood volume low. Available in multiple upholstery options.

New Works at KANSO

KANSO is an authorized U.S. retailer for the complete New Works catalog. Every piece is sourced directly from the brand with full manufacturer warranty and ships with insured delivery from U.S. inventory. The full New Works catalog — including custom finishes and pieces not currently listed online — is available on request. Contact our team to inquire about a specific New Works piece or configuration, or apply to the KANSO Trade Program for project pricing and support.

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