Grown from mycelium. Inspired by Nordic light.
Discover a new design collection @madewithreishi
June 18–20 2025.
MycoWorks presents ‘Reishi in the Nordic Light,’ a new interior design collection made with Reishi™, launching with a special exhibition at @3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. A celebration of innovation and heritage, the collection features new works by five visionary Danish design studios who bring a tradition of precision-driven craft to a groundbreaking material that challenges our perceptions of sustainability and aesthetics.
‘Reishi in the Nordic Light’ opens June 18–20, 10:00–18:00
Panel talk with designers Thursday June 19, 11:00
Panel talk with MycoWorks Friday June 20, 9:00
Reishi™ in the Nordic Light – A New Era of Tactile, Timeless Design
Copenhagen, Denmark – June 2025
MycoWorks is proud to announce the exclusive launch of its pioneering biomaterial’s new collectible collection Reishi™ in the Nordic Light at this year’s 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. Developed using their innovative patented Fine Mycelium™ technology, Reishi™ is set to redefine material aesthetics and sustainability in collaboration with a curated group of five visionary Danish design studios.
A Celebration of Innovation and Heritage
Rooted in the profound legacy of Danish design, the launch of Reishi™ in the Nordic Light is a bold testament to a heritage where functionality meets beauty, simplicity is celebrated, and every detail is imbued to honor nature and craftsmanship. Danish design has long been synonymous with a refined aesthetic that transcends fleeting trends, emphasizing a harmonious balance between form and function. This enduring tradition—characterized by minimalist elegance, sustainable practices, and a passion for tactile experiences—has served as the cornerstone for this groundbreaking project. Here, the visionary spirit of Denmark converges with cutting edge material technology to reformulate how we experience the interiors of our built environments.
At the heart of this project is the belief that the best design is an ongoing dialogue between the past and the future, one that embraces tradition while fearlessly exploring new possibilities. Reishi™ in the Nordic Light embodies this approach by melding time-honored Danish design principles with the revolutionary capabilities of Reishi™, a new material option fully grown from mycelium– the intricate, abundant and renewable roots of reishi mushrooms. Every element of the collection—from the interplay of light and shadow to the delicate textures of the biomaterial—celebrates the Danish commitment to quality, sustainable innovation, and the enduring beauty of simplicity.
This collection pairing Danish design heritage with a new generation of material aims to challenge our perceptions of sustainability and aesthetics. Each piece in the collection is a narrative of transformation and connectivity, bridging centuries-old craftsmanship with a forward-looking approach to responsible, tactile, and timeless design.Reishi™—MycoWorks’ flagship material—is grown using an advanced biotechnology process that engineers mycelium at the cellular level, resulting in materials with unmatched strength, durability, and tactile appeal. This breakthrough challenges the conventional uses of materials and opens new horizons for high-performance design across industries.
Collaborative Visionaries at the Helm
Both Reishi™ and Danish design share a common approach of bridging aesthetic durability and material tactility to enhance today’s interiors and reshape our approach to the spaces we inhabit for future generations.
The collection brings together an elite selection of Danish design studios, highly regarded for their craft and innovative approaches. Their work utilizes the sustainable biomaterial Reishi™ to explore the timeless principles of Danish design—simplicity, functionality, and tactile beauty—while harnessing the transformative power of Nordic light. Each piece reflects a thoughtful dialogue between heritage and forward-thinking aesthetics, creating an immersive experience that redefines modern interiors:
Meet the Designers
atelier axo
atelier axo is a crossdisciplinary design and architecture practice founded by designer Rose Hermansen and architect Caroline Sillesen. The studio’s approach is characterized by a poetic and structural sensibility, resulting in works that balance precision with raw beauty. For the collection, atelier axo has designed a reconfigurable wall lamp.
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Eaves Lamp by atelier axo
Pioneering in cross-disciplinary design, atelier axo introduces a reconfigurable wall lamp that joins metal, Reishi™, and ingenious assembly methods. The Eaves Lamp design, characterized by precise geometric clarity and the tactile depth of Reishi™, experiments with varying textures and light modulation to offer a completely immersive experience.
Maria Bruun
Maria Bruun is a Copenhagen-based designer working with furniture, interiors and exhibitions at the junction between the artistic and commercial. With sincere respect for classic Danish furniture design, Maria builds on this foundation with an innovative approach and creates her designs in close dialogue with skilled craftsmen. For the collection, Bruun has designed a modular room divider.
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Subject Matter Paravent by Maria Bruun
A distinguished alumna of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Bruun presents the Subject Matter Paravent, a versatile and modular screen that diffuses daylight into warm ambient hues. Blending sustainably sourced wood with Reishi™ sheets, the design reimagines private and public spaces, echoing classic Danish design while innovating for future interiors.
Frederik Gustav
Founded by Frederik Weber and Gustav Dupont, Copenhagen-based design studio Frederik Gustav develops objects and installations through investigative building techniques that explore both construction and sensory experience. For the collection, Frederik Gustav has designed a hanging suspension light.
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Arbor by Frederik Gustav
From the heart of Copenhagen, the studio uses Reishi™ in its Arbor suspension light. Inspired by traditional kite structures, the piece combines Reishi™ with delicate steel frames to create a dialogue between organic form and industrial design. Their work emphasizes how material tactility and refined light interplay can transform spatial experiences.
Cecilie Manz
Celebrated for a distinct commitment to creating objects that transcend mere aesthetics, Cecilie Manz is an industrial designer with a keen eye for experimentation. Her industrial manufactured products, experimental prototypes, and sculptural pieces have been exhibited worldwide to international acclaim. For the collection, Manz has designed a minimalist bag-like basket.
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Et Ark by Cecilie Manz
Celebrated for a distinct and dedicated commitment to creating objects that transcend mere aesthetics, Manz presents Et Ark, a minimalist bag-like basket that seamlessly integrates with solid Oregon pine wood and one single Reishi™ sheet. Both inside and outside of the lightweight material is exposed with its freckles and natural differences. Edges gently touched by colour. Her design is a study in material synergy, scale and proportions, where every detail reflects a balance between form, function, and the storied legacy of Danish design
OEO Studio
OEO Studio is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary studio credited with redefining contemporary Scandinavian style. Founded in 2003 by Thomas Lykke and AnneMarie Buemann, OEO Studio masterfully infuses Danish heritage with Asian aesthetics, creating designs deeply rooted in history, location, and culture. For the collection, OEO Studio has designed a set of timeless yet eccentric lamps.
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Centurio Lamp by OEO Studio
With a rich legacy in Scandinavian design and international acclaim, OEO Studio reinterprets Reishi™ in a piece that unites minimalist sensibility with material expressiveness: the Centurio lamp. Their work underscores a “Compelling Minimalism” that champions both functionality and the inherent beauty of sustainable materials.
Marie-Louise Høstbo
Exhibition Curator
Marie-Louise Høstbo has worked at the intersection of architecture and Danish design for almost three decades, both nationally and internationally. Høstbo works strategically to curate collections, develop design in collaboration with visionary designers and architects, and bridge Danish design heritage with contemporary innovations.
