Made to Last, Ready to Transform

Karup Design Celebrates 20 Years of the Japan Bed with Linolie & Pigment

February 2025 - Karup Design A/S and Linolie & Pigment are proud to announce a collaboration that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Japan bed. This partnership breathes new life into a Danish design classic, combining timeless craftsmanship with the creative freedom of personalization through handcrafted linseed oil colors.

A Legacy Reimagined

For 20 years, the Japan bed has quietly anchored homes around the world - defined by its simplicity, versatility, and Scandinavian elegance. Crafted from raw pine wood with Karup Design's ethos of "Simply. Good. Thinking.," the Japan bed isn't just a furniture; it's a witness to life's moments.

Now, as the Japan bed marks two decades of design excellence, Karup Design is teaming up with Linolie & Pigment to reimagine this icon. Together, they're offering customers the opportunity to make the bed truly their own.

With a curated palette of handcrafted linseed oil colors from Linolie & Pigment, the Japan bed transforms into a canvas for individuality. Whether in soft, muted tones or bold, expressive hues, this collaboration celebrates creativity, longevity, and the enduring value of quality craftsmanship.

A Collaboration Built on Shared Values

"At Karup Design, we believe that good design evolves with the people who live with it," says Helle Pagh, Head of Design at Karup Design. "The Japan bed has been a constant for 20 years, and now, with Linolie & Pigment, we're celebrating its legacy by inviting creativity and individuality into the mix." For Thor Grabow, founder of Linolie & Pigment, this partnership isn't just about paint - it's about purpose. Known for his deep love of traditional craftsmanship and his relentless passion for sustainability, Grabow's approach is rooted in making thoughtful, long-lasting products. "I started Linolie & Pigment not to sell paint, but to keep craftsmanship alive," says Grabow with a smile. "But along the way, I realized the best way to do that was to create something people could trust - something honest, naturaI, and built to last. "The Japan bed is the perfect match: a timeless design ready to evolve with our colors," says Grabow. "I can't save the planet, but I can do my part to make things last - with the least possible impact on people and the environment." Grabow's quirky, heartfelt approach infuses the collaboration with warmth and authenticity, making this partnership about more than design - it's about shared values and creating something that stands the test of time.

The Heart of the Campaign: "Made to Last, Ready to Transform"

This collaboration celebrates transformation. The Japan bed, already a timeless classic, becomes a vehicle for personal expression through Linolie & Pigment's handcrafted colors. Together, Karup Design and Linolie & Pigment invite customers to be part of this legacy by making the Japan bed uniquely theirs.