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We’ve long written about the work of Dinesen, a multi-generational, family-owned Danish company specializing in exceptionally wide plank wooden flooring. In 2017, we covered the restoration of the Dinesen family house in southern Jutland. In the early 2000s, the Dinesen family, then headed by forth-generation Thomas Dinesen, implored architect Jørgen Overby to restore the house to its roots with a thatched roof, historic windows, dormers, fireplaces, and a carpentry kitchen.

Two decades later, the company is in the hands of fifth generation Dinesen, Hans Peter Dinesen, and the historic 1885 residence has evolved from a private family home into a brand showroom and guesthouse. For this, Dinesen partnered with Copenhagen-based architecture and design studio Mentze Ottenstein to reimagine the estate with respect for Overby’s original restoration. Here’s a view into the updated interiors.

Photography by Monica Grue Steffensen for Dinesen.

the dinesen house is located near the company&#8\2\17;s manufacturing facil 17
Above: The Dinesen house is located near the company’s manufacturing facilities in Jels, Denmark.
the southern jutland longhouse is marked with a historic thatched roof and loca 18
Above: The southern Jutland longhouse is marked with a historic thatched roof and locally-produced bricks made from clay sourced from the moraine landscape and farm.
the flooring is dinesen douglas classic wood, in place since overby&#8\2\17 19
Above: The flooring is Dinesen Douglas Classic wood, in place since Overby’s initial restoration. The walls, previously all in soft white paint, are redesigned in a rich, earthy palette from Blēo.

Mathias Mentze and Alexander Ottenstein, who maintain a research-oriented practice, incorporated historical references through in-depth research and the introduction of additional material and ornamental qualities. While the house displays Dinesen collaborations throughout the years, the space is designed to evoke a sense of home rather than the typically impersonal quality of a showroom.

the dining room is kitted with custom shelving by mentze ottenstein made of ash 20
Above: The dining room is kitted with custom shelving by Mentze Ottenstein made of ash with an oil finish resembling amber and a grain pattern reminiscent of black elm. Hand-turned walnut and pear bowls from Georgia were designed by Peter Møller Rasmussen and Christian Vennerstøm; bespoke chairs are by RønholtKurz.
another custom ash cabinet from mentze ottenstein in the doorway where a view o 21
Above: Another custom ash cabinet from Mentze Ottenstein in the doorway where a view of the connecting longhouse rooms is exposed.
another dining area showcases the dining table and bench from \20\24 pawson fur 22
Above: Another dining area showcases the dining table and bench from 2024 Pawson Furniture Collection for Dinesen by famed British architect John Pawson.



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