The Trendiest Outdoor Furnishings Part 1

Venturing Outdoors

The term “stay at home” paints a distinctly different image in our heads over a year ago than it does now. Being cooped up at home for too long can start feeling suffocating, but we still need to be mindful of our – and everyone else’s – safety. The solution? Bringing the indoors outside, of course.

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Inspired by the silhouette of a hug, or more specifically an embrace, MBRACE combines teak, woven fibre and an optional die-cast aluminium base to create a distinctive look and feel. Designer Sebastian Herkner’s emphasis is placed on the function, material and details of the collection, which features lounge chairs, rocking chairs, armchairs and even dining tables.

Using wood for exteriors can create a graceful connection to nature, and this sculptural Dunes coffee table is simple yet elegant. It adds a touch of sophistication for your outdoor space, due to it being carved carefully in solid teak with the minimalistic shape of a genuine piece of sculpture.

Intended for exterior and interior use, this versatile collection has soft contours as well as rounded edges that embraces you and invites you into its comfort. Blum comprises of balanced elegance, classicism and contemporaneity, which give rise to a neutral, timeless and eternal feel to it.

Capa is based on combining minimalism with the Danish “hygge” concept, a philosophy of life that encourages you to relax with the people you love. As such, it’s designed to bring an intimacy and welcoming ambiance to exterior environemnts. It comprises of an armchair, sofa and table, where each are envisioned by the Danish designer to be as simple and sophisticated as possible.

Combining a sculptural and visually light appearance with soft cushions, the hard and soft elements of Bay armchair is born. With sensually-shaped double braids to the sofa, it creates air pockets of dappled light when greeted with sunshine, and grants transparency as well as brightness to the furnishings.

Composed of these items: 3-seater sofa, modular sofa, lounge armchair, daybed, pouf and coffee tables, the Meridien is a straightforward and refreshing collection. The colours are also very subtle; the warm white aluminium and teak from the sofa and coffee table bring out a fresh and clean look.

Drawing inspiration from the traditional lamp shades of salons, Plisy is a portable, rechargeable lamp that’s being reinterpreted through the use of resistant materials for the outdoors. Designed to mimic a bag, or even a very fashionable lantern, you can literally hang the Plisy anywhere you want to create a soft, ambient glow.

Fynn’s Outdoor wooden furniture is created with cabinet-making workmanship of a distinct calibre. The armchairs consist of an interwoven frame that supports the matching cushion seat and backrest, finished with a curved armrest. Other pieces from the collection are completely handmade too, including little lounge and dining armchairs, benches, and coffee tables, to name a few. The organic appearance of this collection creates an air of elegance.