RUM International Edition Issue 20 – A Sense of Soul

This issue of RUM International is dedicated to vintage. Whether in furniture, art, books or fashion, vintage carries history in its patina, craftsmanship in its details, and a sense of soul that mass-produced objects rarely possess. When we surround ourselves with vintage, we curate a space that tells stories and connects past with present.

In Scandinavia we have a particularly strong design legacy, which may explain why vintage has found such a dedicated following here. The heritage of designers like Finn Juhl, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans J. Wegner and Poul Kjærholm lives on – not just in museums but in the homes of collectors, gallerists and enthusiasts.

Vintage is a way of life, and for some, vintage is the only way. Hunting, collecting, living off and living with vintage – the creatives we meet in this issue all share the excitement about the tangible stories embedded in their vintage finds.

A story we felt needed to be told and one of the most captivating encounters in this issue took place in gallerist Mikael Andersen’s apartment in the centre of Copenhagen, an Aladdin’s cave of vintage furniture and art. Come on in.

RUM is a brand and a point of reference in its own right. We are the leading authority when it comes to style, design, and architecture.

We are rooted in the Scandinavian way of life, but have a truly international scope. We are first with new trends and tendencies, but maintain a distinct focus on the Danish as well as the international design heritage.

We travel the world in search of outstanding homes with history, personality, and style. We have interviews with prominent designers - established as well as up-and-coming - and carry portraits of true icons and agenda-setting companies.

RUM works with the best and most celebrated photographers, stylists, and writers to create a unique aesthetic universe. People make an extraordinary effort when contributing to RUM, which makes the magazine the natural choice for advertisers aiming to reach a quality-conscious audience with genuine purchasing power.