I’m writing from CASANOVA in Denmark, upon request. First I really need to thank design*sponge for writing about us, and introducing our design-collection to the U.S. audience.

I received some e-mails asking us to clarify the international shipping, so I’ll try, but I also need to ask for some understanding, as there unfortunately isn’t a single freight method that will apply to all products.

So, why spend any time on CASANOVA then?

First, I think CASANOVA is always a great site for inspiration, as well as for staying up to date on Scandinavian design. We focus only on the world’s foremost quality designs and occassionally we even get to meet the world known designers themselves. Just recently the widow of Verner Panton honored us by visiting our shop, as a sign that our many times very difficult efforts are being noticed.

It is also possible to buy from us, but before actually doing so from the U.S., any customer should run the order by the CASANOVA staff in order to check if the freight-handling of that particular item is technically feasible. As a rule of thumb, smaller items are possible to ship via standard postal services, but for example our top-selling rocking chair (Stingray from Fredericia Furniture, or something very fragile (like a glass lamp), can be difficult (read: amazingly expensive to ship).

Also, we try to save money for our customers, by not holding on desperately to an order for a product that is likely to be available locally. We are just trying to be helpful that way and why not save the cross-atlantic shipping fee whenever possible.

A good example of items that are extremely popular, but where you should check locally first, are the light fixtures from Louis Poulsen. This includes the yellow Collage pendant (we love that one too), which is indeed a brand new spring color and it also includes the world famous PH lamps by Poul Henningsen (classics).

To name a few typical brands that we have been selling regulary in the U.S., I would hightlight:

- Lightyears
- Bestlite
- Normann Copenhagen

With these “disclaimers” in mind, we look forward to giving great service to ANYONE interested in our collection. We also hope to bring the most extraordinary news-items to the attention of design*sponge, and we always get great feedback from your comments here on this site.

Helene
CASA | NOVA

So in conclusion, consider checking locally first and if you can’t find what you seek,
then you could specify a proforma order to us, and then we’ll give you an exact offer.