Markberg began with a love story. A love of creating – and of each other.

The name Markberg comes from the founders, Mette Astrup (MA) and Rune Klemmensen (RK), who have been partners both in life and in business from the very beginning. Two different personalities and skill sets, but with a shared desire to create something that both looks good and makes sense in everyday life.

Markberg is Scandinavian design with an edge. Simple and understated, but never boring. We love beautiful materials, interesting textures and the small detail that makes all the difference. But design has to do more than just look good.

That's why every Markberg design combines a contemporary look with thoughtful functionality. Materials, pockets, compartments, straps, closures and proportions are never random. We think about how the bag opens, how it feels on your shoulder, where your phone should go, and how it works when life is on the move.

Because we don't design bags to sit on a shelf. We design them for work and weekends, everyday life and travel, and everything in between.

You might fall in love with a bag because of its looks. But it's often the functionality that decides whether it becomes the bag you reach for again and again.

That has been our approach since the very first Markberg design in 2008. And although the collections, materials and ideas have evolved since then, our ambition remains the same:

To create design you want to use again and again.

Welcome to Markberg