GUBI MR01 Initial Outdoor lounge chair, oiled iroko

GUBI’s MR01 Initial Outdoor chair is an outdoor version of the iconic lounge chair, designed by Mathias Steen Rasmussen. The modern MR01 Initial Outdoor chair has been influenced by mid-century Danish design as well as Rasmussen’s background in cabinetmaking. The lounge chair has a uniquely shaped, gently inclined solid frame, made from certified oiled iroko, but what makes the chair even more unique is its seat material: the seat and backrest are hand-woven from 90 meters of rope using a method developed by Rasmussen. Skilful, visible joints complete the chair’s organic charm.

Rasmussen originally designed the Initial chair for his own home: the aim was to design a lounge chair that would also be suitable for meditation. The tight rope weave gives the Initial chair not only an extremely lightweight look but also a sense of floating when sitting. The chair’s fascinating form language and graceful, airy construction make it a perfect lounge chair for both small balconies and larger terraces.