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Gudmundur Ludvik
GL101 TIMBUR OUTDOOR BENCH
2023
Morten Gøttler
MG501 CUBA CHAIR OUTDOOR
1997
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.
A balance of
raw simplicity
and strength
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 chair has become a new classic of Danish furniture design.
While the aesthetic and functional features of the Cuba Chair for the outdoors are identical to the
original, the materials have been updated for outdoor use.
GL101 Timbur Outdoor Bench
Wood: untreated teak. Cushion: Life Oat 1760
MG501 Cuba Chair Outdoor
Wood: untreated teak. Flat rope: Sesame 083
