Balthazar

Copenhagen, Denmark
2000
Food & Beverage
Designer | Space Copenhagen
Bespoke
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Photographer | Space Copenhagen
Taking its name from a 12-liter bottle of champagne, it's no surprise that Copenhagen’s Balthazar carries over 200 bottles, from more than 42 different houses that produce the world’s favorite celebratory tipple. Situated on the corner of the five-star Hotel D'Angleterre in the heart of the Danish capital, this suave and TKTK bar also serves a lavish bar menu that includes caviar and oysters—the perfect accompaniments to a  —plus signature cocktails and wines for those who aren’t in the mood for bubbles. 
Every great bar needs great bar stools, and Space Copenhagen selected its Lunar Bar Chair designed for Stellar Works to line up along the glossy-finished counter. The chair’s soft leather-wrapped shell and elegantly tapered legs perfectly match the sophistication of Balthazar’s cove-lit coffered ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and classic molding details.

Echoing the curvaceous form but lower to the ground for a more loungey vibe, the Lunar Dining Chair Small from the same product family accompanies the petite, black-lacquered tables along the opposite wall. Leather is swapped for sumptuous crushed velvet, adding lustrous sheen where the light from tall windows or wall sconces reflects off the shapely curves. The chairs contrast soft pink benches set into the window niches, which draw immediate attention as the sole splash of color in the otherwise monochrome space.

The décor and furnishings set the scene for vibrant evenings and even more lively weekend nights, when a DJ spins for locals and international guests alike. Whether enjoying aperitifs or digestifs, or clinking flutes for a special occasion, Balthazar offers a melange of French glamor and Danish demure in a chic space filled with joie de vivre, exemplified by every popped cork.
Balthazar was renovated by locally based design studio Space Copenhagen as part of a wider refresh of the hotel in 2013. The Francophile interior deftly balances light and dark. The lower half of the room is bathed in black, while the upper portion is counterbalanced with bright white—an effect that accentuates the ceiling height and amplifies the grandeur of the room.
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