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Designer Niels Strøyer Christophersen shares daily essentials and upcoming projects
The Frama co‑founder talks about his morning ritual, treasured objects and a 150‑seat restaurant planned for February 2027.
By Felo News Desk · Published
In an interview with Observer published on Oct. 8, 2026, Frama co‑founder Niels Strøyer Christophersen discussed the items that shape his daily life, his design background and upcoming projects, including a new Copenhagen restaurant scheduled for February 2027.
What happened
Christophersen, who co‑founded the Copenhagen design studio Frama in 2011, recounted his early work dismantling rooms, his teenage stint as a bricklayer’s assistant and his childhood trips to second‑hand shops with his mother. He described how those experiences fostered a love for bare concrete, empty spaces and affordable Danish ceramics. The interview also noted that Frama’s Studio Store now occupies the historic St. Pauls Apotek, an 1878 pharmacy, and that the company recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of its adjustable oak‑and‑steel Shelf Library system and its signature scent, Apothecary.
What the reports add
Observer highlighted several specific objects that Christophersen keeps on his shelves: an incense holder fashioned from thick glass salvaged from old Japanese television screens, and a piece of Korean driftwood given to him a decade ago. He linked the driftwood to a 2021 Frama publication, Perception Form, which paired photographs of assorted objects against a uniform background. The interview also revealed that Christophersen frequently stays at Mu Hen Ko, a guesthouse above a Tokyo pizzeria, where he enjoys improvised breakfast service.
What was said
Christophersen told Observer, "My mornings aren’t very consistent, especially with a 2‑year‑old. It’s baby first, food, then everything else. I do try to brush my teeth every day, though. I have a bit of a fetish for toothpaste: I buy new ones whenever I travel, and we have at least four going at home. The best might be one I bought in London: Euthymol Original Toothpaste. It comes in a metal tube with very old‑school branding." He also explained his attraction to objects, saying, "Their shapes and materials inspire me, even when I’m not consciously studying them."
How it came about
Christophersen’s design philosophy, shaped by hands‑on construction work and a lack of formal training, informs Frama’s blend of furniture, fragrance and hospitality. The brand’s recent exhibitions, such as The Mechanics of Scent in Paris, used kinetic installations to circulate fragrance. Looking ahead, he is planning a 150‑seat Copenhagen restaurant that will feature a daybed for children and a relaxed waiting area for diners, slated to open in February 2027.
Key facts
- Niels Strøyer Christophersen co‑founded Frama in 2011. (observer.com)
- Frama's Studio Store occupies the historic St. Pauls Apotek pharmacy built in 1878. (observer.com)
- The Shelf Library system turns ten this year. (observer.com)
- Christophersen plans a 150‑seat Copenhagen restaurant for February 2027. (observer.com)
- He keeps an incense holder made from old Japanese TV glass and a piece of Korean driftwood on his shelves. (observer.com)
Sources
- [1] observer.com — originally reported as “The Essentials With Frama’s Niels Strøyer Christophersen: Copenhagen Tables, Tokyo Guesthouses and Design Books”
