August Sandgren X SPOOR
SPOOR offers a new level of sustainability and animal welfare in leather production, and we are proud to partner with them and their great and ener...
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A colourful Limited Edition made with Josephine A Hoffmeyer from File Under Pop
A colourful Limited Edition made with Josephine A Hoffmeyer from File Under Pop
The most exquisite Limited Edition made with Thomas Lykke from OEO Design Studio
The most exquisite Limited Edition made with Thomas Lykke from OEO Design Studio
The Watchbox family, designed with Kristian Haagen and handcrafted in Portugal
The Watchbox family, designed with Kristian Haagen and handcrafted in Portugal
A few of our newest additions...
"August Sandgren makes mess pretty"
Ditte Isager, Photographer
"Boxes like these can last a lifetime"
Michael Pram Rasmussen, Senior Executive
"The precision of the craftsmanship, the proportions and the wonderful tactility of the leather is a daily joy"
Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, Architect
"It really works! My keys, receipts, cards, etc., now have a home, and I always know where to find my things in the morning"
Dago Diedrich, Senior Partner McKinsey & Company
Inspiration
Stories by August Sandgren
3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
Last week we were in Milano and for the first time we were exhibiting during the world's most exclusive design fair, Salone del Mobile. This week w...
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OUR OBJECTS
Handmade Danish boxes, covers and holders
We handcraft timeless, functional and aesthetic storage objects, for every individual storage need in today’s cluttered world.
Our boxes, covers and holders are made from natural surplus materials sourced from exclusive partners in the European
furniture and fashion industry.
OUR HERITAGE
August Sandgren (1893-1934)
Established in 1920, the company is named after its founder, the legendary bookbinder and box maker, August Sandgren. As the preeminent bookbinder and box-maker of his era, he was a true icon on the scale of Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner. He did for bookbinding and box-making what they did for Danish design furniture.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Using surplus materials
We craft our boxes, covers and holders from natural surplus materials sourced from exclusive partners in the European furniture and fashion industry. The use of surplus materials is an effort to reduce waste and utilize materials already in existence. Not only is it better for the planet, it gives access to materials of a quality much higher than otherwise available sourcing at the same price point.
Co-labs
Succeeding together
When humans interact and partnerships form, new thoughts and new objects emerge, merging the best of two worlds or more. We set high expectations for ourselves and each other, and when we succeed, it is because every partner, every individual, has contributed fully and to their best abilities. In many ways, August Sandgren is not a single company, but a collective of likeminded partners, sharing the same values, attitudes, and goals.
Karimoku Case Study & August Sandgren
A beautiful box crafted with a Japanese oak wood frame and a Danish leather cover.
The box is designed in collaboration with Norm Architects for Karimoku Case Study.
The box was originally launched as part of the Archipelago House in Sweden. Today the box is sold through Karimoku Case Studies international retailers and on our webshop [this should become a link in a week or two]. There is a medium and large size in sand and black colour.
The box is designed in collaboration with Norm Architects for Karimoku Case Study.
The box was originally launched as part of the Archipelago House in Sweden. Today the box is sold through Karimoku Case Studies international retailers and on our webshop [this should become a link in a week or two]. There is a medium and large size in sand and black colour.
Robbe & Berking & August Sandgren
A box made to protect and store a 100% pure platinum and gold chess game crafted by Europe's largest silver house, Robber & Berking.
The box is handcrafted in the most exquisite full aniline leather and nubuck and has an impressive gold and silver illustration debossed on the lid.
The box is handcrafted in the most exquisite full aniline leather and nubuck and has an impressive gold and silver illustration debossed on the lid.
Copenhagen Distillery & August Sandgren
A box made as packaging for Copenhagen Distillery's award-winning whiskey with the vision to craft 100% sustainable packaging. The aim was to craft a box that will be used and valued after having been packaging.
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