Carl Hansen & Søn has collaborated with EOOS, a Viennese design collaborative, since 2015 and the resulting Embrace Series consists of tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and sofas.
Carl Hansen & Søn has collaborated with EOOS, a Viennese design collaborative, since 2015. The resulting Embrace Series consists of tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and sofas. The collaboration is now being expanded to include the Embrace Outdoor Series, which clearly references the existing Embrace Series and its focus on perfect imperfection—where meticulous joinery meets casual upholstery.
Carl Hansen & Søn’s CEO and third-generation owner-manager Knud Erik Hansen says: “The Embrace Series holds a strong position in our collection, where its generous upholstery complements solid wood, while its organic shapes create a welcoming environment in both private and public settings. It therefore makes sense to offer an outdoor version of this popular series as well.”
With the Embrace Outdoor Chair, EOOS has created a highly finished wooden frame upholstered with an informal, soft cushion that creates an elegant contrast against the sleek wood. The designers have strived to create a new typology for outdoor furniture, as the chair is almost fully upholstered and ultimately resembles a piece of indoor furniture. The chair can also be used without a cushion, giving the untreated teak a more prominent role. The wooden frame, which is sanded and assembled by hand, is made to precise standards of craftsmanship and boasts several functional details, such as finger joints on the armrests and a truss assembly under the seat, which increases the stability of the chair while looking beautiful from every angle. The chair is also stackable.
The dining table has a light look as if it is floating. Inspired by the poetic dance of the kites across the sky, the playful wire construction of the frame draws parallels to the kite’s tether, with the crossed wooden base functioning as an anchor. The round tabletop comprises 50 pieces of solid teak assembled in a classic daisy pattern to the highest degree of precision.
Knud Erik Hansen says: “In recent years, we have strengthened our outdoor collection by launching iconic series by Børge Mogensen, Bodil Kjær, and a brand-new design by Alfred Homann. With the Embrace Outdoor Series, we present something new yet familiar.” EOOS says: “Carl Hansen & Søn works beyond any trend and fashion, instead the brand makes furniture that is circular as it does not have an end date – you can pass it on to the next generation, send it back to have it repaired or sell it on. We share this sustainable design philosophy as we believe that it is the only right approach to furniture design.”
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“The designers have strived to create a new typology for outdoor furniture.”
