Collection Exhibition
Masterpiece from Oda Collection Vol.19 "Danish Modern Design"
DATE
2025/11/26(Wed) - 2026/02/23(Mon)
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Collection Exhibition
DATE
2025/11/26(Wed) - 2026/02/23(Mon)
※6/19(木)～7/2(水)は展示を一時休止させていただきます
TIME
All of the day
Higashikawa, a major production area for Asahikawa Furniture, has designated the “Oda Collection” as public property and is working on various initiatives to promote the furniture and design industry. As part of these efforts, from December 2, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the town will cooperate in the exhibition “The Supreme Craftsmanship of Hans J. Wegner – Works from the Oda Collection,” held at Shibuya Hikarie in Tokyo. In this exhibition, titled “Danish Modern Design,” we will introduce six designers who shaped the golden age of Danish design, along with their works, which are also related to the Wegner exhibition.
Denmark, a small Nordic country, once flourished as a maritime nation, and its royal culture and high-level craftsmanship continue to be passed down to this day. In the 19th century, following the collapse of absolute monarchy and the loss of territory, Denmark restarted as a democratic nation, which deeply rooted values such as “the happiness of all citizens” and “equality” into everyday life and culture. Danish designers regarded furniture not as “artworks” but as “tools to support people’s daily lives,” aiming to create a better living environment as members of society. The furniture that resulted embodies a fusion of functionality, beauty, and craftsmanship. Its simple and refined forms, comfortable seating, and streamlined construction become increasingly appealing the longer they are used.
Red Chair
Kaare Klint
1927
Denmark
Westermann's Fireside Chair
Finn Juhl
1946
Denmark
Shell Bench FH1935
Hans Jørgensen Wegner
1948
Denmark
Arm Chair PK-11
Poul Kjærholm
1931–32
Denmark
The Spanish Dining Chair
Børge Mogensen
1958
Denmark
Oda Collection consists of furniture and household items with excellent 20th century designs, collected and studied worldwide by chair researcher Noritsugu Oda over more than 50 years. It includes over 8,000 items such as chairs and tables, lighting, tableware and cutlery, and toys, primarily from Scandinavia. Along with related literature, photographs, drawings, and other materials totaling about 20,000 items, this collection is systematically organized and is an extremely valuable collection, unparalleled in the world. Currently, about 1,350 chairs, which form the core of the collection, have been acquired by the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido, and registered as cultural assets. Through exhibitions and lectures, the collection conveys to many people the joy and inspiration of “for a thoughtfully beautiful lifestyle.”