10 Most Popular BoConcept Furniture Pieces

Homeowners, interior designers, and fans of Scandinavian aesthetics, the designer furniture brand, BoConcept, is destined for the modernists, minimalists, or anybody searching for a statement piece. I’ve always encouraged splurging a little on furniture, but only if you know it will stand the test of time. That’s why I am a fan of BoConcept. If you spend a lot of time at home or entertaining, living in a space that feels and looks great makes a huge difference.

Popular in Singapore, BoConcept was founded circa 1952 in Herning, Denmark. Establishing itself at a pivotal time (Scandinavian design was quickly on the rise during the 1950s and 60s), its timing couldn’t have been better. Soon after, it rose to global fame in the design world. Today, the brand collaborates with many famous designers, creating one-of-a-kind collections. Still favored in the 21st century for its functionality, sustainability, simplicity, and its contemporary feel, BoConcept is perfect for adding a Nordic touch to any home.

I love BoConcept’s aesthetically pleasing yet practical furniture pieces.

With over 78% of Singaporeans living in compact HDBs, BoConcept’s popularity is no surprise. Praised not only for its excellent quality craftsmanship (long-lasting), but also for its customisable range, Singaporeans can appreciate details like varying furniture sizes. Also, many of the BoConcept furniture pieces you assemble at home, deeming it an easy one if you’re wondering about elevator-transporting space, and getting it into your home.

Bigger property homeowners fall in love with collections that slide in seamlessly, and look especially great within natural landscapes. For those with gardens or outdoor spaces, Danish design reflects nature.

While prices are on the higher side, one shopping tip I can give you is to check out BoConcept’s Ex Display Furniture range for discounted showroom furniture from the online BoConcept outlet. There’s one physical BoConcept shop in Paragon Shopping Centre.

Here are the 10 most popular BoConcept furniture pieces, including signature pieces, award winners and best-sellers.

BoConcept Santiago extendable dining table, $4,645

It doesn’t matter whether you’re purchasing the BoConcept Santiago extendable dining table for your apartment or landed house; thanks to its clever design, it fits snugly or extends larger, depending on your needs.

I’m a huge fan of a rounded dining table — popular in Singapore for space-saving reasons. Without the extension, the Santiago appears round (it’s 135 cm wide). However, once you pull out the extension leaf (tucked beneath the tabletop), it totals 181 cm. That’s nearly a whole extra 50cm. Extending horizontally, I especially love the way it keeps its round edge design — tres Scandinavian. The height to the table top is 72 cm.

Designed by Danish designer Morten Georgsen, it’s available in four colourways. Keep up with the Nordic feels with a natural oak veneer option (for both tabletop and legs). Prefer darker furniture? Go for the dark oak veneer. Or swap out the 2.5 cm-thick top for white/brown ceramic for a slightly more modern twist.

Overall, it exemplifies the brand’s love for functionality and simplicity. The fact that this BoConcept dining table doesn’t appear as a chunky piece of heavy furniture is another plus in my books.

BoConcept Santiago extendable dining table at $4,645 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Bolzano 2.5-seater, $4,795

Low-to-the-ground, rounded-appearing sofas have become somewhat of a trend in the past few years, and I am all for it. My home sofa is much the same, and the shorter, barely there legs are still very much in vogue. Practically, it makes sense, leaving no room for tons of dust mites to collect beneath or children’s/pets’ toys to get lost.

It’s easy to spot BoConcept furniture as the brand’s range follows this type of design. Just like the BoConcept Bolzano 2.5-seater. Legs are 3 cm high. Its size (184 cm x 72.5 cm) is considered a 2.5-seater, deeming it big enough to fit three people, or a snug four. Again, when considering the Singaporean housing landscape, the size is perfect for a condo.

Words like organic spring to mind, and one can appreciate the Bolzano’s sculptural silhouette. Designed by Morten Georgsen, it was specially created with a balance of foam to frame ratio. It boasts rounded armrests that suit its all-around 360° curve. Customers can select from a vast range of 80 upholstery options, tailoring things to precise tastes.

BoConcept Bolzano 2.5-seater at $4,795 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Chiva functional coffee table with storage, $2,945

Multi-functional and ticking all those symmetry boxes, this BoConcept coffee table is for those who appreciate both elements of design and practicality.

The rectangular BoConcept Chiva functional coffee table with storage comes in two colour options: an ash ceramic + matt ash grey tabletop or dark oak veneer + dark marble ceramic tabletop. Legs match with either matt ash grey structure lacquered, or matt black structure lacquered colouring. One of its key selling points is the further customisation you can enjoy — it’s the small details that count. The Chiva is available in various sizes, making it suitable for different home spaces.

These include H31.5 x XW56 x L92.5cm; H31.5 x XW81 x L119.5 cm; H41 x W56 x L92.5 cm; and H41 x W81 x L119.5 cm.

But what matters most to me is the two-in-one functionality this piece offers, especially for those who work from home, or often take work home for after-hours. Part of the tabletop extends, creating a space to place your laptop. Often entertaining guests, but also as a Digital Nomad who loves my home space, this stylish coffee table ticks all my boxes.

One of my pet peeves is wires all over the show. With multiple hidden in-built storage features, disguise cables, remotes, and chargers within the integrated storage. This is very handy if you have small kids around, too.

BoConcept Chiva functional coffee table with storage at $2,945 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Ottawa chair, $1,695

When it comes to Danish furniture, the craftsmen are particularly renowned for their chairs. Considering purchasing one of BoConcept’s chairs? I say, “go big or go home.” By big, I don’t mean in size, but rather aesthetics. The brand has simpler designs, but if you’re splurging on a designer chair, you may as well make it a statement.

The BoConcept Ottawa chair can be used as a dining room chair, in your office space, or the living room. Available in 95 colours, the olive green York leather version lends itself to all occasions. Nature-inspired, its pointed leaf shape is truly striking, especially contrasted against the rest of the chair’s curved edges. The legs resemble twigs. This amplifies the Danes’ love for nature-inspired design.

Typically, when a chair is abstract in shape, you wonder about its comfort. But I’m pleasantly surprised by how comfy the Ottawa is. No wonder it’s one of BoConcept’s long-standing bestselling dining chairs. It’s won multiple awards, including the Good Design and Red Dot.

Designed by industrial designer Karim Rashid, this dining chair perfectly contrasts or blends with multiple shapes, from straight geometric dining tables to a rounded silhouette coffee table. Choose between matt black and matt ash grey legs. Specs-wise, it’s 88.5 cm in height, and can hold up to 125 kilograms.

BoConcept Ottawa chair at $1,695 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Calgary storage with workstation, $1,495

Any interior designer or architect will know the German 20th-century Bauhaus Movement. It has shaped Danish design. Celebrated for its principles of simplicity, functionality, clean lines, and geometric shapes, you see these precise elements mirrored in BoConcept furniture.

The BoConcept Calgary storage with workstation is a prime example. Doubling as a display piece for vases, magazines, books, art, and other knick-knacks, the storage stand also incorporates a functioning workstation into its structure. The second shelf from the top drops down, creating a mini desk for a laptop.

If you live in an HDB or smaller condo and don’t have a dedicated office, this piece fits seamlessly into the home. Guests will never know it doubles as a desk. Built upwards instead of horizontally, it doesn’t consume much wall space either. No need for a workstation? Enjoy the cabinet as a modish whisky cabinet instead.

Available in matt ash grey, dark oak veneer, or natural oak veneer, its designer is Morten Georgsen. Height is 189.5 cm, and it totals 84 cm in width. It can hold 26 kilograms.

Good to know: it is constructed to attach to walls and is not free-standing. Another factor I love is that one can easily customise and extend the storage unit if desired with any of the other Calgary storage drawers from BoConcept.

BoConcept Calgary storage with workstation at $1,495 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Imola chair with swivel function, $7,095

With Pop Art on the rise circa the 1960s, I can easily imagine the Imola chair slotting into any artist’s abode. Big bold colours and design excite me, and this statement BoConcept chair adds the final touch to any room. Designed with a swivel function, use it as an office chair or an accent chair.

All of the BoConcept furniture comprising upholstery has a custom colour palette. Make a design declaration with colourways such as Green Capri, Dusty Rose Ravello, Mustard Bologna, Burgundy Frisco, and Turquoise Napoli. Recently having travelled to Italy, these colours match each Italian city which they’re named after to a tee, and make a person feel instantly inspired. Choose between fabric and leather.

This iconic BoConcept Imola chair with swivel function is deep yet comfortable on the back. Running his design studio in Aarhus, furniture and lighting designer Henrik Pedersen is the genius behind this concept piece.

The frame comprises high resilient moulded foam with a steel frame inside, and the seat is manufactured from the moulded foam, too. The chair is 110 cm tall, and a luxuriously 95 cm wide, yet it doesn’t feel overbearingly large in the home.

BoConcept Imola chair with swivel function at $7,095 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Santiago sideboard, $4,445

For me, a sideboard is a must in any home. Mine serves multiple purposes, including a storage space for parts of my dinnerware collection, and doubles as a piece of furniture to display a few of my favourite vases, candelabras, and other interior decor.

When it comes to sideboards, you don’t want one that is too tall. The BoConcept Santiago sideboard is an ideal size; not too low nor too high. Utilise it for its primary function, or you could always convert this piece into a TV stand if you wish.

But there’s more than meets the eye with this piece. The Santiago has an opulent mirror-backed interior and integrated lighting. As you open it, this flicks on. Whether it’s to store glassware or dinnerware, it’s a convenient and classy feature.

Like many of the BoConcept furniture choices, the Santiago sideboard is customisable. For example, opt for a ceramic top with wooden legs for a flicker of distinction in your living or dining room.

Terrace, penthouse or HDB homeowners; this sideboard is available in different sizes. Chameleon its measurements to best suit your home space. These include H75xD40xL150 cm and H75xD40xL200 cm.

BoConcept Santiago sideboard at $4,445 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Kingston office desk, $1,295

One of the very first things that stands out with the BoConcept Kingston office desk is that it’s sleek, modern, and looks nothing like the old-school, boxy home office desks.

Slender in design, you have to glimpse twice to notice its drawers, slenderly tucked beneath the rounded desk edge. This is thanks to the overhanging edges.

Measuring 74.5 cm tall, 62 cm wide and a length of 125 cm, the legs incline and the overall appearance is light. This epitomises Danish design that any minimalist can appreciate. Designer Morten Georgsen is behind its blueprint.

It comes in light and dark oak woods, including a white option. My personal preference is the white, mirroring BoConcept’s Scandinavian roots. Thanks to its rounded edges, it sits cool and contemporary in any room.

BoConcept Kingston office desk at $1,295 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Ripple pendant, $1,595

Statement lighting fixtures, pendants, and sconces were all the rage last year. Of course, every home needs lighting, and I’m still very much into the type that steers away from the mundane.

A stunning piece to hang from your roof (suitable for various rooms), the BoConcept Ripple pendant catches serious attention, especially due its rippling effect. Ascending in size from the light-bulb fixture center, the ripples are open, allowing light to filter through the rows both up and down. The effect is mesmerising.

The Danish concept of Hygge is exemplified with the Ripple pendant. Hygge refers to the “cosiness” of a space, which in turn enhances one’s well-being. Hygge lighting represents a structure resembling warm candles. Centuries old polycandela lined with candles created a large illumination across the room. The Ripple pendant light creates a similar effect.

For those who live in a smaller apartment, this is especially great, as the pendant lights up an entire room.

Conceptualised by Danish designer Rikke Frost, her ideation was inspired by gentle ripples of water. Another ode to the Dane’s love of nature in design. The wire detailing adds to the uniqueness.

BoConcept Ripple pendant at $1,595 from BoConcept.

BoConcept Tivoli side table, $1,195

Dare to be different with the BoConcept Tivoli side table; a natural focal point for any home. There’s plenty to love about the oblong-shaped side table. It’s organic, freeform and defines Danish features. Thanks to its abstract shape, it suits multiple rooms and spaces, inviting you to move around it.

I find that when a table is too square or too round, it can feel sort of static. Nothing of the sort goes on with the Tivoli. For homeowners wanting to add warmth or natural textures, this side table is a winner. Constructed wholly from concrete and with a Travertine (sedimentary rock) finish, it’s solid and earthy-looking.

Specs? H45xW43xL36,5cm with a weight of 21 kilograms. However, it does come in three size options. The H41xW58.5xL62cm is slightly shorter, but wider and longer. The third option (which also doubles as a beautiful coffee table centrepiece) is the H37xW64xL108 cm option. It’s triple the length of the standard Tivoli coffee table.

If the Tivoli is too “out there” for you, consider BoConcept’s Madrid side table instead. It’s classic but still one-of-a-kind.

BoConcept Tivoli side table at $1,195 from BoConcept.