Jørgen Høj

Jørgen Høj (1925-1994) was a Danish designer known for his functional and minimalist approach. Trained as a metalworker and upholsterer, he studied at the School of Arts and Crafts and opened his own studio in 1955. He collaborated with Poul Kjærholm, presenting self-assembling furniture to the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild. He worked for Vitsœ, PP Møbler and designed cinema and shop interiors in Scandinavia. Among his most iconic designs are elegant wooden trays and furniture made from industrial materials. His work left a distinctive mark on 20th-century Danish design.