Maria Berntsen is a Copenhagen-based Danish designer. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and the I'Ecole d'Architecture de Bordeaux, she established her eponymous industrial design studio in 1992. For decades, Maria Berntsen has been creating an array of award-winning products ranging from lighting and furniture to jewelry and home décor. Favoring the use of glass and natural materials in her work, the designer creates products that are not only visually appealing and practical, but also bring joy to users and engage their senses. Over the years, Maria Berntsen has collaborated with many well-known Danish and international brands, including Rosendahl, Stelton, Design For The People, and Holmegaard.