Dinesen, established in 1898 by Hans Peter Dinesen in Jels, Denmark, is a family-run company specialising in bespoke solid and engineered wooden flooring of exceptional dimensions. Over five generations, Dinesen has upheld a deep respect for nature, sourcing timber primarily from family-owned European forests, notably Germany's Black Forest, where sustainable forestry practices have been maintained for centuries.
Dinesen's dedication to sustainability is evident in its careful selection of timber and efficient use of raw materials, ensuring that each tree is utilised to its fullest potential. This approach reflects the company's enduring commitment to preserving the natural beauty and integrity of wood in all its creations.
Throughout its history, Dinesen has collaborated with architects and designers worldwide, contributing to diverse projects from private residences to public spaces. Notably, the company has maintained a 30-year partnership with architect John Pawson, resulting in numerous projects and a dedicated furniture collection.
Dinesen's product range includes solid plank floors in Douglas fir, oak, pine, and ash, as well as engineered options like the Dinesen Layers, which features a three-layer construction entirely of solid wood.
Dinesen Layers is an engineered wood flooring solution with a unique approach to material design, blending environmental responsibility with the beauty and practicality of wood. At the heart of Dinesen Layers lies a meticulous three-layer construction, with the first one being solid wood, while the middle and bottom ones are composed of finger-jointed offcuts from Dinesen's solid plank production.
This is, both literally and figuratively, the core of Dinesen Layers — their innovative use of surplus material from Dinesen's solid wood production. Instead of discarding offcuts, they are repurposed as an integral part of the engineered flooring. By incorporating offcuts from their main production into the middle and bottom layers, Dinesen aims to minimises waste while still retaining all the important properties of wooden flooring, such as aesthetics and durability.
Not only is this approach efficient, but it also makes Layers exceptionally adaptable; both in terms of diverse environments — from homes to commercial spaces — and in terms of aesthetic qualities.
Dinesen Layers is available in three options—Layers Ash, Layers Douglas, and Layers Oak. Each variant brings its own unique personality to a project:
You can find all three options on our platform, here.
Dinesen Layers has already proven its versatility through various collaborations:
Dinesen Layers was engineered at the intersection of ingenuity, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility. By sourcing materials responsibly, and then going a step further by rethinking waste and integrating it into a new product, Dinesen offers a compelling model for material thoughtfulness. Whether it’s the clean lines of Layers Ash, the timeless charm of Layers Douglas, or the classic appeal of Layers Oak, each option reflects a commitment to quality and careful resource stewardship—values that resonate in every plank.
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