{"id":30992,"date":"2025-04-22T07:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T07:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exagono.es\/el-clasico-sillon-de-ratan-grace-se-reinventa-con-nuevos-materiales-de-la-mano-de-gubi-para-disfrutar-en-ambientes-exteriores\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T08:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T08:54:06","slug":"the-classic-grace-rattan-armchair-reinvents-itself-with-new-materials-in-gubis-outdoor-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exagono.es\/en\/the-classic-grace-rattan-armchair-reinvents-itself-with-new-materials-in-gubis-outdoor-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The classic Grace rattan armchair reinvents itself with new materials in Gubi\u2019s outdoor edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The iconic Grace rattan lounge chair returns with a contemporary twist, as Danish design house Gub<\/a>i unveils a new outdoor edition that honors the legacy of architect and designer Tove Kindt-Larsen. Originally reinterpreted in 2022 from a 1936 sketch, the Grace Outdoor Lounge Chair finds its natural habitat under the open sky.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cFrom the first time I saw the Grace chair, I was captivated: the generous proportions, the fluidity of posture it encourages, the poetic interplay of light through its form. While the natural rattan had undeniable charm, there was always a call for an outdoor version. With this edition, we pay tribute to Tove by merging her vision with materials that speak to today<\/em>,\u201d says Marie Kristine Schmidt, Brand Director at Gubi.<\/p>\n\n

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Grace was initially conceived for transitional spaces\u2014sunrooms, greenhouses, glazed terraces\u2014but now it opens fully to the outdoors. Its sculpted silhouette, which converses effortlessly with light and space, retains the soft, enveloping presence that made it an icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built with an advanced synthetic fiber that faithfully echoes rattan\u2019s texture, and set on a powder-coated aluminum frame, this outdoor edition balances aesthetic fidelity with technical innovation. UV- and weather-resistant, the Grace Outdoor Lounge Chair becomes an elegant and functional sanctuary for patios, terraces, or balconies.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cMy mother found endless inspiration in nature. This outdoor edition reflects her connection to the organic world, extending her legacy through materials that ensure its relevance. It is a natural evolution of her body of work<\/em>\u201d says Ebbe Kindt-Larsen, son of Tove Kindt-Larsen.<\/p>\n\n

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Craftsmanship, technology, and the poetry of form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though the aluminum frame is precisely curved by machine, each woven section is hand-finished, preserving that vital dialogue between hand and material. The result is a piece that honors the past while looking toward the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace\u2019s curvilinear silhouette remains intact but now speaks in a more contemporary dialect, underscored by a sober and versatile palette: Black, Alabaster White, and Mushroom Grey. The synthetic fiber mimics rattan\u2019s flexibility, adapting to the body and casting a gentle choreography of light and shadow under the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith this version, my mother\u2019s vision\u2014where beauty and comfort converse effortlessly\u2014moves beyond walls and into gardens, patios, and terraces. Her aesthetic language flourishes in these new landscapes<\/em>,\u201d adds Ebbe Kindt-Larsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed to move between worlds<\/h2>\n\n\n

Lightweight, durable, and easy to relocate, the Grace Outdoor Lounge Chair gracefully transitions between indoor and outdoor settings, following the rhythm of weather and mood. A deep, plush cushion made with breathable, waterproof foam ensures comfort regardless of rain or shine. Upholstered in Gubi\u2019s selection of outdoor fabrics, it merges textile technology with the softness of Danish design.<\/p>\n\n

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Product<\/strong><\/strong>: Grace Outdoor Lounge Chair.
Design<\/strong><\/strong>: Tove Kindt-Larsen
Reissue<\/strong><\/strong>: Gubi. 2025.
Dimensions<\/strong><\/strong>: W: 78,5 cm | D: 71 cm | H: 74 cm
Seat height:: 45 cm | Seating area: 65 x 60 cm
Materials<\/strong>: Aluminum frame with polyethylene fiber
Cushion<\/strong>: Foam with waterproof membrane
Upholstery<\/strong>: Gubi outdoor fabrics (see gubi.com\/upholstery)
Colors<\/strong>: Black | Alabaster White | Mushroom Grey<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tove Kindt-Larsen: A sensitive eye at the heart of modern design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For decades, her name was overshadowed by the joint signature she shared with her husband. But today, in a long-overdue act of historical justice, Tove Kindt-Larsen (1906\u20131994) is emerging as a pivotal figure in Danish modern design. With a refined sensitivity to natural materials, a flair for organic curves, and a quiet determination, Tove was among the first women to carve out an independent path during Denmark\u2019s design golden age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trailblazer in a man\u2019s world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Born in Reddersen, her career began in 1931 alongside architect Thyge Hvass, where her talent was immediately evident. Before marrying fellow designer Edvard Kindt-Larsen, she had already earned first prize from the Cabinetmakers\u2019 Guild and third place from the Danish Wicker Guild for her natural-fiber furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1938, designer Mogens Voltelen described her as someone \u201cunafraid to solve challenges from a completely new angle.\u201d She was ahead of her time\u2014working with noble materials, creating flexible solutions, and championing an aesthetic stripped of excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art of designing without rigidity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trained as an architect and later a student of Kaare Klint\u2014the father of Danish modernism\u2014Tove pursued a radical path: rather than designing full interiors, she focused on individual pieces that empowered users to create their own spaces. Her early adoption of rattan and molded wood made her a pioneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was at Klint\u2019s school that she met Edvard. United by a shared passion for natural materials and the balance of form and function, they would go on to leave a collective mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shared Studio, a joint legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Married in 1937, the couple opened their studio in 1945. Rejecting the heaviness of Victorian furnishings, they introduced a clean, functional, and honest design language. Their work spanned furniture, textiles, jewelry, tapestries, wallpapers, and even architecture. Among their most renowned pieces: the Fireplace Chair (1939), the Pagoda Sofa (1956), the Pagaj Chair (1960), and the Prisma Sofa (1964).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But their influence extended beyond objects. From 1943 to 1966, Edvard curated the prestigious Copenhagen Cabinetmakers\u2019 Guild Exhibitions\u2014crucibles of Scandinavian design. These exhibitions, conceived together, reflected their unified vision: poetic yet practical pieces adapted for modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quiet yet indelible presence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alongside Danish greats like Wegner, Klint, Juhl, and Jacobsen, they introduced Scandinavian design to the U.S. Edvard received accolades including the Eckersberg Medal (1949) and an honorary Guild award (1957). Queen Ingrid of Denmark even purchased one of their leather swivel stools. Tove\u2019s name, however, often remained unmentioned\u2014though her imprint can be felt in every fiber of those designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, through the revival of her solo work\u2014like the Grace Chair, born from a 1936 sketch\u2014Gubi reclaims Tove\u2019s role as a singular creative force. Her style, deeply organic and subtly radical, didn\u2019t merely complement 20th-century Danish aesthetics: it expanded them with a freer, more human sensibility.siglo XX: la enriqueci\u00f3 con una nueva sensibilidad, m\u00e1s libre, m\u00e1s humana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Gubi. <\/p>\n\n\n

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