At Carl Hansen & Søn, we believe iconic design stems from the principles of simplicity, aesthetics, and functionality. For over 110 years, we have brought visionary concepts to life with outstanding craftsmanship and the highest quality materials.
In the pages that follow, we introduce the Outdoor Collection, which showcases the remarkable contributions of visionary designers Børge Mogensen, Bodil Kjær, Morten Gøttler, Alfred Homann, Gudmundur Ludvik, and EOOS through a diverse range of furniture and accessories.
Outdoor Collection
REFINED BY NATURE
E541 Embrace Outdoor Lounge Sofa
Wood: untreated teak
Cushion: Panama Alga 3667, Life Oat 1760 and Ritmo Laguna 20095
WHAT UNITES ALL DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK IS THE POWERFUL IDEA THAT MODERN DESIGN CAN ENHANCE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.
WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE THESE DIVERSE
DESIGNS THAT SHAPE OUTDOOR SETTINGS WITH DANISH CRAFTSMANSHIP’S TIMELESS ELEGANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY.
At Carl Hansen & Søn, we believe that design is not just about creating furniture; it is about shaping how people interact with the world around them. The Outdoor Collection is a testament to this philosophy, where design takes on new forms to harmonise with outdoor spaces. Each piece of furniture embodies the designer’s unique vision, bringing form and function together in perfect balance.
Alfred Homann’s Outdoor Series exemplifies the beauty of simplicity, with clean lines and design that seamlessly integrate into a variety of outdoor settings. Bodil Kjær’s Indoor-Outdoor Series explores architectural structures that exist harmoniously within natural environments. Børge Mogensen’s Outdoor Series features a minimalist aesthetic that is pleasing to the eye, adaptable, and versatile. Morten Gøttler’s ingenious Cuba Chair, a timeless masterpiece, defies conventional shape expectations, proving that well-crafted design can find its place in various contexts. Gudmundur Ludvik’s Timbur Outdoor Bench introduces a contemporary approach to outdoor furniture, combining functionality, simplicity, and honest craftsmanship.
The newest addition is the Embrace Outdoor Lounge Series by Austrian design studio EOOS, a modular and soft seating collection that offers unparalleled versatility. Fitting seamlessly into the existing outdoor collection, the Embrace series brings the comfort of indoor spaces to the outdoor setting, elevating any outdoor environment.
PRODUCT
ALFRED HOMANN, A STUDY IN ARTFUL SIMPLICITY
GUDMUNDUR LUDVIK, A BALANCE OF RAW SIMPLICITY AND STRENGTH PRODUCT
BODIL KJÆR, INVITING FURNITURE FOR EVERY SEASON PRODUCT
Much like the trees from which they were first cut, our designs live and breathe. It is a pleasure to watch how each hand-crafted piece of furniture ages into something even more beautiful over time.
At the heart of our Outdoor Collection is teak. Prized for its durability and coupled with its warm spectrum of colours, this tropical wood retains beauty through the harshest weather conditions.
At Carl Hansen & Søn, we strive towards a more responsible world. All teak in our Outdoor Collection is FSC™-certified, which ensures that forests are responsibly managed while protecting other flora and fauna and the people working in and living off the land. An elastic species with a tight wood grain, it boasts a high oil content that endures for decades untreated.
A sculpturel, highly finished design with unmatched craftsmanship
Exploring the interplay between perfection and imperfection within contrasting materials, the EOOS Embrace Outdoor Series represents the design trio’s poetic approach to design, resulting in a dynamic and playful collection. Using FSC-certified untreated teak as the main character of this series, the collection develops a unique patina over time.
The E022 Embrace Outdoor Dining Table carries a dynamic expression with an almost floating appearance. Rooted in a belief that design should adapt to changing needs and desires, EOOS has created a contemporary outdoor collection that offers a versatile dining experience. The sculptural and highly finished chairs display an unmatched level of traditional craftsmanship. The E008 Embrace Outdoor Dining Chair offers removable, weather-resistant cushions to highlight the beauty of teak.
Meanwhile, the same dynamic expression is carried into the Embrace Outdoor Lounge Sofa, a modular design with a casual typology. Blurring the boundaries of indoor/outdoor living, the sofa features a fully customisable contemporary teak frame and weather-resistant upholstery. To complement the sofa, the E023 Embrace Lounge Table explores the contrast between warm teak and cool steel with a decorative, hand-crafted daisy formation tabletop.
MG501 Cuba Chair Outdoor, E510, E500 and E520 Embrace Outdoor Lounge Sofa, E023 Embrace Outdoor Lounge Table Wood: untreated teak
Cushion: Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
Flat rope: Charcoal 1402
EOOS is an Austrian collaborative design trio established in Vienna in 1995 by Martin Bergmann (b. 1963), Gernot Bohmann (b. 1968), and Harald Gründl (b. 1967). The trio was founded after they graduated from the Venetian University of Applied Arts.
Today, the internationally renowned collaborative approaches complex furniture, product, and shop design by examining past roots in a contemporary context. EOOS views design as a poetic discipline, believing the results should be able to accommodate changing needs and desires. Their unique design process focuses on myths, rituals and intuitive expressions, creating connections beyond initial perceptions.
The series consists of eleven pieces of furniture, all of which can be mixed and matched to fit individual needs
The AH Outdoor Series is a stackable outdoor collection that combines rigorous design with soft details, designed by Danish architect Alfred Homann.
Simplicity, clarity, and logic were the guiding design principles for Alfred Homann during the development of the AH Outdoor Series, where all superfluous details were eliminated in favour of a simple expression and high functionality. The series consists of eleven pieces of furniture, all of which can be mixed and matched to fit individual needs.
The AH Outdoor Series features a rigorous aesthetic paired with Homann’s sense of soft shapes – as evidenced in the beautifully curved armrests, backrests, and seats, where the braces elegantly grip the frame. To achieve a soft and tactile surface, the joints are meticulously polished by hand by skilled craftsmen at Carl Hansen & Søn. All the tables and chairs can be stacked for ease of storage when not in use, exemplifying Homann’s attention to detail and understanding of form and function.
Born in 1948, Alfred Homann was a multi-award-winning Danish architect and designer. He graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1976, and after several years as a student working with various Danish and American architects, he founded his Copenhagen studio in 1978.
Simplicity, clarity, and logic were always the most important parameters for Homann and his keen eye for detail is evident in everything he designed. Throughout a long career, Homann created furniture, lighting and architectural projects for public spaces and private residences –everything with great precision and thoroughness.
Alfred Homann 1948-2022
AH601 Lounge Chair Wood: untreated teak
Rigorous aesthetics combined with soft shapes
AH912 Table Bench Wood: untreated teak
AH912 Table Bench
Wood: untreated teak
Cushion: Life Oat 1760
With an equally light and robust expression, the GL101 Timbur Outdoor Bench combines Danish craftsmanship with Icelandic minimalism. This debut collaboration with Icelandic designer Gudmundur Ludvik reflects his deeply rooted appreciation of the Nordic landscape and the nature of wood.
Meaning ‘timber’ in Icelandic, the contemporary Timbur Outdoor Bench is a simple, linear design crafted from untreated FSC-certified teak. Left open to the elements, the teak develops a unique and vibrant patina that only enhances the beauty of this minimalist design.
A versatile choice for various outdoor settings, the Timbur Outdoor Bench offers a space for quiet contemplation or conversation. A gently sloping backrest offers support, whilst generous armrests present a perfect spot to rest a cup or side plate.
Gudmundur Ludvik grew up in Iceland, where he developed a curiosity to understand the inner workings of things.
A love and appreciation of wood and craftsmanship led Ludvik to train as a carpenter, and after working in construction for several years, he continued his studies at the Icelandic Academy of Arts, studying sculpture. After establishing his practice, Studio Gudmundur Ludvik, he found his playground to pursue opportunities within craft, art, and design. Deeply rooted in Scandinavian traditions of design and craftsmanship, he is fascinated by the balance between simplicity and complexity, reducing his designs to the core to reveal simple, intuitive solutions.
Gudmundur Ludvik B. 1970
Danish Craftsmanship meets Icelandic Minimalism
bold geometry
balanced design
multi-functional
Guided by the principles of human scale and aesthetic balance
Kjær created several furniture pieces, or architectural elements, as she prefers to call them
BK11 Lounge Chair
Wood: untreated teak Cushion: Canvas 5453
The bold geometric shapes of Cubism, principles of human scale and aesthetic balance were the key cornerstones that inspired architect Bodil Kjær’s iconic Indoor-Outdoor Series. Conceived as a collection of harmonious, contemporary architectural elements, the collection was designed to relate to their immediate surroundings, whether in or out of doors.
With a fine expression and graphic aesthetic that includes a dining table, lounge chair, and swing sofa, the collection is produced in FSC-certified untreated teak, a durable wood species that can withstand various weather conditions, developing a beautiful patina over time.
Six decades after the initial launch of Kjær’s Indoor-Outdoor Series, Carl Hansen & Søn has added this timeless series to its collection of design classics. Its versatile appeal makes it an ideal choice for a variety of modern and contemporary exterior and interior settings.
BK11 Lounge Chair, BK16 Side Table, BK12 Lounge Sofa, BK14
Lounger, BK10
Dining Chair, BK15 Dining Table
Wood: untreated teak
Cushion: Canvas 5453
Over the course of a long and distinguished career, Danish professor, and architect Bodil Kjær has travelled the world to gather knowledge and communicate her considerable insight into the relationship between design and architecture. As a result, Kjær has significantly contributed to the spread of Danish Modern design principles –although this was never her main goal. The primary reason for her travels has been to explore methods and materials that could be used to realise her ideas for functional furniture systems and work environments.
Bodil Kjær has always aimed to create ‘elements of architecture’ that reflect the present day and new architecture and has drawn inspiration from her surroundings and the people she has met. She has always been interested in context and has collaborated with many professions to optimise physical settings.
The Outdoor Series was created as a space-saving solution
Developed from the late 1960s to early 1970s, Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen’s Outdoor Series was created as a lightweight, spacesaving solution for the balcony of the designer’s own home. Mogensen’s clever, utilitarian pieces can be folded up and stowed away or hung onto a wall as a decorative feature, when not in use.
Like all of Børge Mogensen’s furniture designs, the Outdoor Series combines functional strength with natural materials and a timeless aesthetic. Featuring a number of carefully crafted details that point to Mogensen’s background as a cabinetmaker, the Outdoor Series features clear stylistic references to the American Shakers and to 19th Century English furniture design.
In line with the core concepts of Danish Design, Børge Mogensen’s central ambition was to design simple and functional wooden furniture for private and public spaces. Throughout his life, Mogensen swore by the combination of solid wood and leather, and, as a rule, his work avoids unnecessary adornments.
After completing his training as a cabinet maker in 1934, Mogensen studied furniture design at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. As a student of Kaare Klint, Mogensen was inspired by Klint’s straightforward approach. While both men believed a successful design should always radiate calmness and functionalism, Mogensen’s work emphasised furniture for informal interior spaces.
BM5565 Deck Chair with Footrest, BM5868 Side Table, BM4570 Chair, BM5768 Footstool, BM3670 Dining Table Wood: untreated teak
Cushion/seat: Heritage Papyrus 18006
modernist design
Reflecting the democratic ideals of modernist design
A CLASSIC VENTURE OUTSIDE
Designed in 1997, Morten Gøttler’s ingenious MG501 Cuba Chair is an excellent example of the designer’s focused approach to furniture design. With its low, open construction, the Cuba Chair encourages an informal sitting position and clearly reflects the democratic ideals of modernist design.
In a few decades, the deceptively simple Cuba Chair has become a new classic of Danish furniture design. While the aesthetic and functional features of the MG501 Cuba Chair for the outdoors are identical to the original, the materials have been updated for outdoor use.
Striking the perfect balance between form and function was the starting point for Danish architect and self-taught furniture designer Morten Gøttler’s design process. Through his simple and readable forms, high-quality craftsmanship and long-lasting materials, Gøttler paid tribute to his Scandinavian roots and the legendary furniture designers who set the standard in the 1950s and 1960s, also known as the golden age of Danish design.
Gøttler’s clean, uncomplicated aesthetic is characterised by carefully considered form, exquisite comfort, and close attention to detail – all brought to life using high-quality materials.
When innovation is the foundation of successful design
MG501 Cuba Chair Outdoor
Wood: untreated teak
Flat rope: Charcoal 1402 and Sesame 083
A complete overview and useful reference for every piece of Carl Hansen & Søn’s Outdoor Collection. Explore details and find measurements to create the right look, proportion, and atmosphere in any space.
Alfred Homann Page 5, 20-21, 23
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Cushion Life Oat 1760
Alfred Homann Page 5, 18-19, 23
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Alfred Homann Page 24-26
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Cushion Life Oat 1760
Alfred Homann Page 24-25
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Alfred Homann Page 22
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Alfred Homann Page 22
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Alfred Homann
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AH601 Outdoor Lounge Chair
AH604 Outdoor Lounger
AH603 Outdoor Deck Chair
AH501 Outdoor Dining Chair
AH502 Outdoor Dining Chair with Armrest
AH604F Outdoor Lounger Footrest
AH701 Outdoor Lounge Sofa
Alfred Homann Page 5, 19-20
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Alfred Homann Page 23
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Alfred Homann Page 21, 24-25
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Alfred Homann Page 27
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Cushion Life Oat 1760
Bodil Kjær Page 6-7, 34-35, 37, 40-42
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Untreated teak
Cushion
Canvas 5432 Canvas 54048
Bodil Kjær Page 4, 38, 40-41, 43
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Untreated teak
Cushion Canvas 5432 Canvas 54048
Bodil Kjær Page 40-42
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Untreated teak
Cushion Canvas 5432
Canvas 54048
Bodil Kjær
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Bodil Kjær Page 4, 39-41
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Cushion Canvas 5432 Canvas 54048
Bodil Kjær Page 34-37, 40-41, 43
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Bodil Kjær Page 40-41
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BM5568 Outdoor Deck Chair
Børge Mogensen Page 46
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Cushion Heritage Papyrus 18006
Børge Mogensen Page 446-47, 51
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BM5565 Outdoor Deck Chair with Footrest
BM5768 Outdoor Footstool
BM1069 Outdoor Tray
Outdoor Dining Chair
BM3670 Outdoor Dining Table
Børge Mogensen Page 46, 50-51
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Untreated teak
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Heritage Papyrus 18006
Børge Mogensen Page 6, 47, 51
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Untreated teak
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Heritage Papyrus 18006
Børge Mogensen Page 6
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Børge Mogensen Page 6, 47, 51
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Heritage Papyrus 18006
Børge Mogensen Page 51
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Børge Mogensen Page 6, 46
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BM4570
BM5270S
BM1771 Outdoor Table
BM1871 Outdoor Bench
E008 Embrace Outdoor Dining Chair
E022 Embrace Outdoor Dining Table
E023 Embrace Outdoor Lounge Table
Børge Mogensen
Page 4, 6, 44-45, 48-49
Wood Untreated teak
Børge Mogensen
Page 4, 44, 48-49
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Cushion Heritage Papyrus 18006
EOOS
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Cushion Life Oat 1760
EOOS
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EOOS
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EOOS
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Cushion Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
E500 Embrace Outdoor Lounge Sofa
E510 Embrace Outdoor Lounge Sofa
Cushion Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
EOOS
Wood Untreated teak
Cushion
Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
EOOS Page 10, 12-14
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Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
EOOS
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Untreated teak
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Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
EOOS
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Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760
EOOS Page 2, 4
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Panama Hollin 1779, Ritmo Laguna 20095 and Life Oat 1760