Copenhagen · Since 1967

GUBI

Historical discoveries and contemporary design in one collection.

Copenhagen · DenmarkEst. 1967Wood · Metal · Glass · Upholstery
GUBI outdoor dining collection arranged in a garden at dusk
Image courtesy of GUBI Current official home image · 2026 ↗ Checked 08 AUG 2026

The house

Founded in 1967, GUBI is a Copenhagen design house bringing 20th-century work into conversation with new design.

The collection is built through archival research, contemporary collaborations and specialist manufacturing across furniture, lighting and objects.

A century of design, edited for the present.

A position in the world

Why this house holds attention.

GUBI has built an international position by placing rediscovered twentieth-century work and contemporary design in one active catalogue. Its influence comes from archival research, recognisable authorship and the ability to return overlooked furniture and lighting to broad public attention.

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Storage drawn as architecture.

Keen turns shelving into a light spatial framework: storage, display and structure share one continuous line.

Expanded GUBI Keen Shelving System in black brass and ALPI veneer across a living room wall

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GUBI Bat Meeting Chair by GamFratesi - official product view
GUBI Basket Lounge Chair by GamFratesi and Joe Colombo - official product view

Selected by Objena

Why this house, here.

Our editorial position, separated clearly from the house’s official record.

01 · The relationship

Objena follows GUBI because its strongest pieces arrive with a record: the original designer, the historical moment and the reason the work matters now. That context allows Australian clients to choose an object for more than visual familiarity.

02 · What to notice

Look for the relationship between faithful edition and present use. GUBI is most compelling when a reissue retains the proportion and idea that made the original distinct while current materials, documentation and production make ownership practical.

Material record

  1. 01 The collection brings archival icons and contemporary designers into one catalogue.
  2. 02 GUBI is headquartered in Copenhagen and works with specialist manufacturers internationally.
  3. 03 Product data, care guides, drawings and certifications are maintained through GUBI's official digital resources.

Selected chronology

  1. 1967 GUBI is founded as a family business producing furniture and trading textiles.
  2. Today Historical archives and current designers form a collection spanning almost a century of design.

Objena journal

Continue the story.

GUBI: where history meets right now
House essay · 03 Aug 2026

GUBI: where history meets right now

A Copenhagen house that treats the 20th century like a living archive.

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Objects are more useful when their histories travel with them.

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Official record

Questions, answered at source.

Each answer is distilled from the house’s own published material. Follow the source beneath every answer for the full context.

01 What distinguishes the GUBI collection?

GUBI describes its catalogue as a meeting of modern icons and current creative talent. It combines discoveries from 20th-century archives with contemporary furniture, lighting and interior objects.

Official source · GUBI about
02 When and where was GUBI founded?

GUBI was founded as a family company in 1967 and is headquartered in Copenhagen. The official company record says it works with specialist manufacturers around the world.

Official source · GUBI company profile
03 Where can owners find technical and care information?

GUBI directs owners to its Digital Showroom for product data, care and maintenance guides, assembly instructions and technical drawings. Its FAQ also states a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects for standard products.

Official source · GUBI FAQ
Source · GUBI · AboutChecked 07 AUG 2026