House Doctor

Scandinavian decoration with mixed influences

A design house with a fundamentally Scandinavian spirit, House Doctor enchants us throughout the seasons with its varied creations: furniture, objects, textiles and lighting, all carry within them a beautiful tendency towards balance and simplicity.

These products are manufactured under very strict conditions, with due regard for the environment. But House Doctor is also about the desire to discover, explore, invent, select the very best from around the world and reinterpret it, adding that essential Danish touch. You’ll always find inspiration in their pages: an idea you hadn’t thought of, the perfect colour, or the object or piece of furniture of your dreams.

House Doctor is, above all, a family-run interior design business! The company, founded in 2001, is run by two brothers and their sister: Rikke Juhl Jensen, Gitte Juhl Capel and Klaus Juhl Pedersen. The brand name refers to the ‘health’ of our homes. Indeed, the Scandinavian siblings view interior design as essential to our inner happiness. But here, there are no medicines or stopgap measures, just high-quality, personalised and tasteful everyday furnishings! The brand offers a unique and personal style. Their ranges are simple, yet draw inspiration from industrial and vintage styles. They love blending genres and cultures: the materials are fine and raw, whilst the objects themselves are practical and useful. Production is carried out in accordance with fair trade principles and with respect for the environment.

The pieces embody a Nordic and timeless atmosphere, heavily inspired by the 1950s, creating a bohemian and cosy style. Their materials, shapes and designs blend seamlessly into your interior décor, creating an aesthetic that is always gently harmonious. Their latest collection, featuring darker colours – perfect for winter – speaks to us of the balance we can find within ourselves and in our homes. A blend of raw, sophisticated materials and soft-to-the-touch fabrics: corduroy, cashmere and metal for the sofas, and concrete to ensure the furniture’s stability.

For the living room, you’ll find hemp rugs, table lamps in distressed metal, pretty vases with clean lines, and rough-hewn wooden stools, which will bring warmth and authenticity to your home. Go for the Kawa rattan armchair to add a bohemian touch to your décor! When it comes to lighting, the Molecular single-socket wall light embodies a very Scandinavian sense of simplicity.

Finally, their textiles – used throughout the home – will make you feel truly at home, whether you prefer their simple cotton designs, their more whimsical styles featuring braided tassels, or their natural look with hand-woven rugs.

A design brand with a distinctly Scandinavian ethos, House Doctor delights us throughout the seasons with its diverse range of creations: furniture, homeware, textiles and lighting, all of which embody a beautiful sense of balance and simplicity. But House Doctor is also about a desire to discover, explore, innovate, select the very best from elsewhere and reinterpret it, adding that essential Danish touch. You’ll always find a source of inspiration in their pages – an idea you hadn’t thought of, the perfect colour, or the object or piece of furniture of your dreams.

Here is The Cool Republic’s selection drawn from the rich world of House Doctor – a range focused on comfort, happiness and, of course, design. The result is a vintage industrial style, and it really works!

Frequently asked questions

Who is House Doctor and what is its style?

House Doctor is a Danish brand founded in 1995 in Aarhus by Pernille Vest and Sune Sørensen. Starting out as a small shop selling vintage pieces sourced in Asia and Eastern Europe, it has become, over 30 years, a benchmark for industrial Scandinavian design and modernised vintage. House Doctor cultivates a rawer, more industrial look than most Scandinavian brands: patinated metal, aged leather, reclaimed wood and deliberately imperfect finishes. The colour palette plays on blacks, slate greys, terracotta, natural jute and touches of copper. The result: interiors with real character, somewhere between an artist's studio, a New York loft and a Danish country house. The brand produces furniture, lighting, tableware, textiles and decorative accessories, all with particular attention to aged finishes (brushed brass, matt black metal, reactive-glaze ceramic). House Doctor is now sold in more than 50 countries and each seasonal collection is eagerly awaited by international interiors magazines.

What are House Doctor's signature pieces?

Several categories stand out at House Doctor. Industrial lighting is one of its signatures: matt black metal pendants, brushed brass wall lights, patinated metal floor lamps. The Apex collection (black ceramic lamps) has become iconic. The reactive-glaze Pion tableware (ceramic with unpredictable glazes, so every piece is unique) sells all over the world. The furniture (corduroy velvet sofas, aged leather chairs, metal and wood benches) brings a raw character. On the textile side, cushions in jute, aged linen and velvet are among the bestsellers. Baskets in rush, woven metal or plaited leather are must-haves. The mirrors (Lust, Cammie, Hugo) in black metal or aged brass are in high demand. The Garden collection (outdoor furniture) rounds out the range. House Doctor's strength: a very complete catalogue that lets you furnish an entire home in a modern industrial mood, at reasonable prices for the quality on offer.

Does House Doctor suit a classic Scandinavian interior?

House Doctor fits particularly well into 3 decorative worlds. Modernised industrial (loft, converted workshop, period house) is well served by the metal lighting and the wood and steel benches. Scandinavian with character (a Scandinavian interior with a raw touch) makes the most of House Doctor pieces to break up an overly pared-back look and add personality. Industrial boho (a mix of rattan, jute and black metal) finds in House Doctor an ideal brand. The brand works less well in very light, minimalist Scandinavian interiors (where Bloomingville or Ferm Living would be a better fit), or in very colourful HKliving-style interiors. The golden rule: House Doctor brings character and depth, so it works better as a complement to a light base (white walls, pale wood flooring) than as the dominant note in an already dark interior. For a full House Doctor look, make sure you have plenty of natural light to avoid a cave-like effect.

How much do House Doctor products cost?

House Doctor sits in the accessible mid-range, which makes it a particularly interesting brand in terms of value for money. For decorative accessories (baskets, mirrors, vases), expect to pay 25 to 150 euros depending on size. Lighting ranges from 80 euros (small metal pendant) to 600 euros (large industrial floor lamp). For furniture, a chair costs around 250-400 euros, a dining table 800-1,800 euros and a sofa 2,000-4,000 euros depending on size and fabric. Pion tableware sells for 8-30 euros per piece. Textiles (cushions, throws) range from 30 to 150 euros. Overall, you are paying for build quality (European and Asian production with quality controls), original design (each collection has a strong theme) and durable materials. Take advantage of the official sales twice a year (January, July), which can reach -40% on some pieces, and of end-of-line items in the outlet on The Cool Republic. For tighter budgets, House Doctor remains more accessible than HAY or &Tradition while offering comparable quality.