Form & Refine was founded in 2018 by Helle Herman Mortensen, Jonas Herman Pedersen and Lasse Lund Lauridsen– based on the common vision of creating a value-driven design brand that explores materials and preserves our earth and craft cultures through an exceptional design philosophy.
Form + Refine believes in sustainability by choosing local materials neighboring local workshops and thereby reducing their CO₂ footprint. By using the forest Damsbo on the island of Funen in Denmark as their source of unique and beautiful Danish ash, maple and oak they are able to produce locally with the help of skilled craftsmen. The region of Alcobaça in Portugal is their source of clay as well as the ancient pottery techniques used to manufacture our ceramics.
They also believe in making a positive social impact and preserving crafts by working with cooperatives and smaller workshops to create fair and respectful partnerships. Among others, they support a cooperative of alpaca farmers in the highlands of Bolivia through the art of weaving and ancient wisdom.
Materials are Form + Refine's great passion and they are dedicated to finding the purest materials of the highest quality to ensure long-lasting products. They are selective when choosing skilled craftsmen to handle the manufacturing of their products. They truly believe that this is best found in the nation of origin of the materials. This is why they process materials in line with the dedicated skills and traditions of their respective countries. The pride Form + Refine takes in sourcing great materials and their commitment to craftsmanship is reflected in their products’ expression and quality. They are socially responsible creating fair and respectful partnerships. And they believe in connecting worlds through appreciation, social projects and good design.