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01. maj 2025

Historical Legacy

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Josefine Alstrup

In the heart of Copenhagen stands Moltkes Palæ, the grand 18th-century mansion with deep ties to the Danish monarchy.

A Historical Legacy in Wood – Hørning Floors at Moltkes Palæ

In the heart of Copenhagen stands Moltkes Palæ, the grand 18th-century mansion with deep ties to the Danish monarchy. For centuries, its walls have witnessed everyday life across generations and stood as a symbol of noble heritage. Today, members of the royal family occasionally attend events within its historic halls. And beneath it all lies a foundation of enduring craftsmanship – including bespoke oak flooring supplied by Hørning.

Installed over 50 years ago, the solid wooden floors have adorned the refined salons of the mansion at Moltkes Palæ. These timeless floors have witnessed generations of footsteps – formal, festive, and familial. Much like the palace itself, they have aged with grace, their surface telling a story not just of heritage, but of resilience and timeless beauty.

Generations on the Same Ground

What makes this project particularly meaningful is not just the historic setting, but the symbolism: floors that span generations, passed down and embedded in the traditions of the Danish guilds, becoming part of their living heritage. The oak beneath these salons is not just a functional surface – it is part of a continuum. The same grain patterns, knots, and hues seen decades ago still form the backdrop to life today.

It is a rare privilege to have our craftsmanship present in a setting that represents continuity, culture, and care across centuries. At Hørning, we see wood not just as a material, but as a storyteller. When it is placed in the right environment and cared for over time, it becomes more beautiful, more meaningful, and more deeply rooted in the identity of a place.

Built to Last, Designed to Belong

Our approach has always been about durability, detail, and deep respect for nature. We craft our floors to last, to be repaired, reused, and loved across lifetimes. In Moltkes Palæ - we find one of the most fitting expressions of that philosophy.

A historic mansion. A Danish heritage site. And somewhere, still today, the soft creak of a floorboard underfoot that connects the past to the present.

That is the legacy we are proud to be part of.

Photos by: Moltkes Palæ & Evenues

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