At 3daysofdesign 2026, DUX presents The past, present and future, a narrative that traces a century of research dedicated to redefining the idea of rest through design. Founded in 1926 by Efraim Ljung, the Swedish company celebrates one hundred years in business. More importantly, however, the anniversary provides an opportunity to look back at how a highly specialised technical expertise evolved into a broader reflection on the relationship between body, comfort and the living environment.
Duxiana DUX 11
From the outset, DUX built its identity around a deceptively simple question: how can design improve rest? The answer emerged through decades of applied research, leading to the development of the brand’s signature continuous coil spring system, which remains at the heart of DUX today. Refined over time, the technology has never lost sight of its original purpose: supporting the body naturally and contributing to a better quality of rest.
Jetson by DUX, design Bruno Mathsson
Domus Wood & Domus Table by DUX
What sets DUX apart is its ability to transform engineering expertise into a distinctive design language. Alongside ergonomic research sits a deep-rooted Scandinavian sensibility, expressed through clarity of form, balanced proportions and a restrained aesthetic free from unnecessary gestures. In this context, comfort is not simply a matter of performance but an integral part of how we experience living spaces. Manufactured in Sweden, DUX products make use of slow-grown timber, high-tensile steel, natural latex, cotton and wool. These materials are selected not only for their performance but also for their ability to age gracefully and retain their qualities over time. The same philosophy informs the modular construction of many products, designed to be maintained, repaired and updated over the years. It is an approach that favours longevity over throwaway culture and views sustainability as a direct consequence of durability.
Karin 73 by DUX, design Bruno Mathsson
Lunaria by DUX, design Claesson Koivisto Rune
Over the decades, this philosophy has expanded beyond the world of sleep to encompass a furniture collection that treats comfort as a defining element of contemporary living. Collaborations with leading figures in Nordic and international design, including Bruno Mathsson, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Norm Architects and Johannes Torpe, have broadened the brand’s vocabulary while preserving its identity. The result is a coherent collection in which technical innovation and design sensibility move seamlessly together.
Lova by DUX, design Johannes Torpe
Among the centenary launches is Lova, a new sofa created with Johannes Torpe. Defined by generous proportions and an almost sculptural presence, the design offers a contemporary interpretation of comfort, combining visual softness, support and emotional resonance. At the same time, DUX extends its expertise outdoors with a new furniture collection that brings a century of knowledge in comfort and wellbeing into exterior settings. Modular sofas, tables, sun loungers and flexible configurations present an idea of comfort that extends beyond the home and into every aspect of contemporary living.
Pater Noster Hotel, Hamneskär, Svezia
Hotel d’Angleterre, Copenhagen, Danimarca
Presented at Hotel d’Angleterre during 3daysofdesign 2026, the exhibition is less a celebration than a statement of intent. Through a journey that connects past, present and future, DUX reflects on the evolution of a vision where innovation, design culture and manufacturing excellence continue to intersect. One hundred years on, rest remains the starting point. Today, however, it is a broader idea of wellbeing that defines the horizon.
