Broste Copenhagen

Broste Copenhagen was founded in Copenhagen in 1955 by entrepreneur Ulf Brøste. The company expanded with flagship stores around Copenhagen's canals during the 1960s and 1970s, shifted toward wholesale and in-house production of candles and gift items during the 1980s and 1990s, and established the Broste Copenhagen brand in the early 2000s. In 2010 it was acquired by Norwegian Gunnar Hillestad and Danish Kim Larsen, with Kim Larsen leading the company as CEO. Its products are sold worldwide, and 95% are designed in-house. The brand is associated with tableware, handcrafted vases, mouth-blown glass, bespoke candles and colourful textiles.

Broste Copenhagen was founded in Copenhagen in 1955 by entrepreneur Ulf Brøste, who selected small pieces of furniture, decorative interior items, trinkets and gift items from his travels. Inspired by the Danish Modern movement, he supported aspiring talents with production and distribution alongside his own collections. During the 1960s and 1970s the company expanded with flagship stores around Copenhagen's canals and imports of kilim rugs and vintage décor. During the 1980s and 1990s focus shifted toward wholesale and in-house production of candles and gift items. The Broste Copenhagen brand was established in the early 2000s. In 2010 the company was acquired by Norwegian Gunnar Hillestad and Danish Kim Larsen, and Kim Larsen has since led it as CEO.

Versatile and accessible design solutions designed to complement Scandinavian easy living.

• Annika Basket

  Natural Brown rattan basket, Ø30 x H16 cm, item number 14600343.

• Dorthea Vase

  White Cream reactive glazed ceramic vase, Ø18 x H31,5 cm, item number 14445473.

1. 1Broste Copenhagen – Home is where the B isbrostecopenhagen.com
2. 2About us – Broste Copenhagenbrostecopenhagen.com
3. 3Annika Basket – Broste Copenhagenbrostecopenhagen.com
4. 4Dorthea Vase – Broste Copenhagenbrostecopenhagen.com