Dinesen Apartment | David Thulstrup

Dinesen, Denmark's leading manufacturer of high-end wooden flooring, proudly announces the opening of the Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup in Brooklyn, New York—a temporary showroom and immersive space designed by acclaimed Danish architect David Thulstrup. The apartment will be open until February 2026, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience Dinesen wood in an intimate and beautifully curated residential setting.

Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup moves beyond traditional showroom displays, instead presenting Danish design within a carefully curated living space that captures the poetic essence of Dinesen wood.

"Everything I design is about crafting a sense of place," said Thulstrup. "The apartment is not just about showcasing materials—it's about evoking emotion through scale, light and texture. Dinesen's wood, grown over decades, carries a quiet power. This project allows visitors to feel that in a completely immersive way."

Located across the 1st and 2nd floors of 144 Vanderbilt Avenue, a thoughtfully designed building by SO—IL, and developed by Tankhouse, the project highlights the seamless integration of architecture, interiors and craftsmanship. Tankhouse’s contractor and developer role ensured the building became a complementary canvas for presenting Dinesen in a warm, homely context.

Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup marks Dinesen’s first spatial venture in America. It is the brand’s second apartment concept, following the celebrated launch of the Dinesen Apartment by John Pawson at the Copenhagen showroom in 2024.

An Apartment That Lives and Breathes Dinesen

At the heart of the space is Dinesen Layers Oak in the Classic variant, chosen for its calm elegance and engineered stability. Seamless surfaces unify the interior, while select uses of Layers HeartOak add depth and character with natural cracks held by oak butterfly joints. The wood extends to cladding and a bespoke staircase in Layers Oak, a built-in bookcase in solid Oak Classic and a solid HeartOak headboard, creating a warm, continuous visual language.

The interiors are furnished with a curated mix of David Thulstrup's designs, including the Arv Collection for Brdr. Kru ger and pieces by John Pawson for Dinesen. Thulstrup chose the upholstery made of Levino fabric by Sahco.

"I like to layer different timelines and characters—contemporary, classic, and crafted," said Thulstrup. "The overall mood is quiet and grounded. I wanted the atmosphere to slow down time."

Danish vintage pieces by Arne Jacobsen and Severin Hansen, by Dagmar, lend a historical layer to the space.

“We hold deep respect for materials, traditions and craftsmanship from the golden era of Scandinavian design,” said Dagmar. “We proudly share these values with Dinesen and David Thulstrup and contribute to this collaboration with reissued furniture by Danish icon Severin Hansen.”

Photography: Eric Petschek (https://ericpetschek.com/)