&Tradition — Danish Design Between Archive and Future
&Tradition was founded in 2010 in Copenhagen with a simple premise: the best designs from the past deserve a new life, and the best contemporary designers deserve a brand that gives them freedom. In one catalog, reissues from the 1930s to the 1960s, produced based on original sketches, meet premieres created by leading studios of our time. Hence the name: “&” connects tradition with what is yet to come.
Flowerpot — The Lamp That Became an Icon
The most recognizable design in the catalog is the Flowerpot lamp by Verner Panton from 1968: two hemispheres with perfect proportions, a symbol of the flower power era, and today one of the most frequently chosen lamps for Polish interiors. In the collection, you will find it in several versions: VP1 is the pendant version for above the table and island, VP3 — the table version, perfect as a bedside lamp on a dresser, and VP9 — portable, with a rechargeable battery and dimmer, which you can move from your desk to the terrace without searching for an outlet. The palette ranges from vibrant colors to matte monochromes.
Classics: Boesen, Jacobsen, Lassen
The second icon of the brand is the Little Petra VB1 armchair by Viggo Boesen from 1938 — a compact, enveloping shape that, in the version with sheepskin, has become one of the most sought-after armchairs of the decade. The catalog is complemented by designs from Arne Jacobsen, including his debut lamp Bellevue from 1929 with its characteristically angled shade, as well as joint works by Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen from competitions in the 1930s.
Contemporary Designers
A new wave is represented by, among others, Space Copenhagen — creators of soft, sculptural sofas and lounge chairs — and Jaime Hayón, whose paper lanterns Formakami combine Japanese lightness with Spanish temperament. Finnish-Swedish designer Sami Kallio added the In Between chair, bent from wood in the spirit of Scandinavian craftsmanship.
How to Introduce &Tradition into Your Interior
A single Flowerpot above the table adds character to the entire dining area; three suspended above the island in one color is a classic of modern kitchens. Little Petra works best in tandem with a floor lamp as a reading nook. The brand's designs naturally blend with other Danish offerings from our collection — Gubi and Audo Copenhagen — creating a cohesive Copenhagen interior without the effect of a single company's catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between the versions of the Flowerpot lamp?
VP1 is pendant, VP3 is table, and VP9 is portable with a rechargeable battery and charging port. The shape and proportions of the shades remain common — their use differs.
Are these original products?
Yes — &Tradition produces reissues based on rights to original designs, maintaining materials and details. As an authorized seller, we offer only originals with a full warranty.
Where to start your journey with the brand?
The most common first choice is the Flowerpot VP3 or the portable VP9 — recognizable design at an accessible scale that immediately changes the character of the interior.
You can also find &Tradition lamps in the lighting and table and bedside lamps collections, armchairs in the armchairs collection, and a full list of brands in the popular brands collection. Free shipping on orders over 1000 PLN, showroom in Warsaw.
