As winter weather sets in, we’re looking to Nordic countries for design inspiration. Like Copenhagen’s Lidkøeb bar, set in an 18th-century brick building and outfitted with capacious armchairs, ruddy sheepskins, warm wood, and amber glass. Here are the key elements to re-create the comforting look.
Above: Danish classics from Børge Mogensen surround the wood-burning furnace.
Above: Leather upholstered benches and brown sheepskin mingle with industrial lights. For a full tour, see The Most Happening Bar in Copenhagen, Flames Included.
Materials
Above: For a similar paint color, try Benjamin Moore’s [product id=”600363″]Decorator’s White[/product].
Furniture
Above: The [product id=”611624″]Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair[/product] in oak and natural leather is $6,416 at Danish Design Store.
Above: The Blu Dot [product id=”990300″]Turn Low Side Table[/product] in Acacia is $395 at Blu Dot.
Above: Ilse Crawford’s [product id=”612878″]Together Extending Table[/product] in Danish-oiled oak or walnut is $7,740 at the Future Perfect.
Above: Get the look of the custom leather upholstered benches with the [product id=”990302″]Ilse Crawford Bench 443[/product], complete with leather pad; $2,135 at the Future Perfect.
Above: The Space Copenhagen Spine Bar Stool with a light gray leather seat starts at $1,878 at Hive Modern.
Lighting
Above: A similar pendant light to the one at Lidkøeb is the [product id=”990305″]White Industrial Warehouse Pendant Light[/product], available at Urban Archaeology. It’s available in a variety of finishes; contact Urban Archaeology for pricing for powder-coated options.
Above: The Lampe Gras No 205 Table Lamp is on sale for $654.50 at 2Modern.
Accessories
Above: The [product id=”990307″]Glassybaby Jane’s Caramel Votive Holder[/product] is available at Glassybaby.
Above: The Sheepskin Throw in Brown is on sale for $87 at DWR.
For more dining spaces with ideas to steal, see our posts:
- Steal This Look: A Casual Canteen in Copenhagen
- Steal This Look: A Modern Farmhouse Dining Room in France
- Steal This Look: Tiina’s Summer Tabletop Setting
N.B.: This story originally ran on November 13, 2018 and has been updated with new products, links, and pricing.



