Good spaces often reveal themselves only at second glance. You stay longer than you meant to, without quite knowing why. Copenhagen is a city where design feels natural, and behind that lies a clear conviction: good design creates connections. The Danish design brand Frama sees design in exactly the same way – as a connection between materials and functions, between aesthetics and everyday life, between people and the places they share. This belief has shaped the brand since its first collection in 2011. The best way to understand it is in real spaces.
Four places where you can feel good design
Whether a room feels right straight away or leaves you restless depends less on individual design classics than on how everything works together. Light, materials, the space between tables and the choice of chair all decide whether you feel at ease.
That's why we're introducing four places in Copenhagen where you can experience this distinctive interplay for yourself. They show how Frama designer pieces work in different spaces: a coffee bar, a kitchen, a wine bar and a bakery. None of these places is loud. Each one lets its objects speak quietly.
1. Apotek 57
The Frama Studio is located in the iconic Nyboder district, a former sailors' quarter with its own mix of craftsmanship and industrial charm. Inside the store, you'll find Apotek 57, a popular design café that opened in October 2020.
Curated by head chef Chiara Barla, the menu focuses on simplicity, seasonal ingredients and homemade quality. Expect mainly speciality coffee, handmade Danish pastries such as cardamom buns, and light, seasonal breakfast and lunch dishes – sourdough rolls with butter and cheese, for example, or savoury waffles.
Apotek 57 is a welcoming meeting place for the neighbourhood and for design lovers from around the world. The interior is, of course, by Frama: Chair 01 and Petit Rond are paired with Table 57. The result feels warm yet understated. The furniture stays in the background and doesn't distract from the food. That fits the studio's approach: a space designed for conversation needs clear lines and calm surfaces.
With Apotek 57, Frama adds another facet to its versatile studio store.
Practical information
- Address: Fredericiagade 57, 1310 Copenhagen
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm
2. Cabin
On Store Kongensgade, a charming street in the heart of the city, you'll find Cabin, the Frama team's coffee bar. The café was created around a simple realisation: the best things in life are often the simplest. During the day, it serves coffee from Tim Wendelboe, along with breakfast, lunch and pastries – such as the Chai Chocolate Cookies, baked fresh to order.
Clad in pine, the space follows a clear idea inspired by Le Corbusier's Cabanon and Henry David Thoreau's Walden: fewer distractions, more focus on what matters. The furniture is deliberately understated. Compact Table 57 dining tables act as calm visual focal points, while the timeless Petit Rond stools invite you to linger and bring a subtle elegance to the room. A chair that knows its place doesn't need to stand out. It simply helps the space work.
Practical information
- Address: Store Kongensgade 32, 1264 Copenhagen
- Opening hours: daily, 8am–4.30pm
3. Bar Vitrine
Bar Vitrine is both a wine bar and an eatery, born from a creative partnership between Frama, restaurateur Riccardo Marcon and head chef Dhriti Arora.
The space is intimate, with just 16 seats inside. You can expect a carefully curated wine list and a changing repertoire of small plates with an Indian touch. An evening here often starts with a good glass of wine and a few small bites, and usually ends later than planned. The room is designed to support conversation without dominating it.
In the evening especially, you notice how important calm in design is. Frama's classically styled Chair 01 isn't here to grab attention. It's a natural part of a space that stands for quality. A good piece doesn't vanish from view – it stays with you through the evening.
Practical information
- Address: Møntergade 5, 1116 Copenhagen
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am–11pm
4. Juno the Bakery
Juno the Bakery in Østerbro is our final stop, and a special case. It isn't a Frama store but an interior project designed by Frama Interior Architecture in 2020. Covering around 120 square metres, the minimalist bakery is divided into four zones: baking production, a service area, indoor seating and a 20-square-metre front garden.
Juno the Bakery is valued for its high-quality baked goods and welcoming atmosphere. The scent of fresh treats coming out of the oven – including the well-known cardamom buns, almond croissants and sourdough bread – makes it a cosy stop for visitors.
Transparency is another distinctive feature. Large windows let you watch the bakers at work. The space makes the process visible, and that is exactly its strength: clarity comes from understanding how something is made.
Tip: Allow a little extra time at weekends. Juno the Bakery draws plenty of customers who don't mind a longer queue.
Practical information
- Address: Århusgade 48, 2100 Copenhagen (Østerbro)
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30am–6pm; Sunday, 7.30am–4pm
Planning your day
Three of the four places are close to each other in central Copenhagen. Cabin and Apotek 57 are within easy walking distance, and Bar Vitrine is also in the city centre. Juno the Bakery is in Østerbro and fits in well with a longer walk or a short bike ride.
Four places, four atmospheres, one shared conviction: good design doesn't need to be loud. It needs clarity, materials that are allowed to age, and furniture that knows its place. You can experience this feeling for yourself at each of the four places, and later find it again in your own home.
