During design festivals, installations and pop-ups are not an uncommon sight. Milan Design Week 2026 saw his rise giant inflatable structuresluxury fashion houses hosted vintage design brands, exclusive collaborations bridging industries and more. Last month in Copenhagen, 3daysofdesign it was no different.
In the Danish capital, the streets were abuzz with site-specific activities—from a Alvar Aalto larger than life vase in a hair salon turned into a gallery presenting textile and ceramic collections. Hidden in Garden of trees and horses The flagship store was an installation by Polish artist, designer and founder of the contemporary accessories brand of the same name, Zofia Chylak. The oversized lace work capitalized on this concept of large format while digging into a shared cultural history between Denmark and Poland through a specific materiality.
Created for the occasion, the lace installation acts as a subtle—yet dynamic—entrance to the interior of the Baum und Pferdgarten. Drawing on traditional bobbin lace techniques reworked through a modern lens, the airy, net-like fabric contrasts starkly with the cherry red rear door frame. Combining contemporary design sensibilities with a heritage flair, the sculptural door frame has a distinct sense of elegance, with a playful horse motif that speaks to the brand’s name (which literally translates to ‘Garden of Trees and Horses’).
Rikke Baumgarten, Zofia Chylak, Helle Hestehave.
However, the equine issue has deeper roots. Chylak found inspiration during his visits to the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen, which housed a plaster model of Polish royal prince Józef Poniatowski riding a horse. The actual sculpture designed in Denmark stands today in the Presidential Palace in Warsaw. it speaks of the long political and cultural history of the two countries. (The sculpture was reconstructed and given to Poland by the Danish government in 1951 after the Warsaw Uprising.)
Photo by Piotr Maciaszek, courtesy of MVPR.
Photo by Piotr Maciaszek, courtesy of MVPR.
The installation also references a recent Chylak collection of handmade jewelry, bags and accessories inspired by traditional Polish art, such as amber beads and Wilanów style embroidery. Name Chylak Heritagethe project includes the Bobowa Lace Collection, inspired by the rich tradition of lace making rooted in Bobowa, Poland.
A Wilanów style embroidered shawl by Chylak
Photo courtesy of MVPR; select images by Piotr Maciaszek.
