Danish designer Povl Eskildsen has been working with Gloster for nearly a
decade, creating welcoming forms that satisfy the company’s “made for
life” mantra. Possessing a deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing
techniques, Eskildsen grew up in the furniture business, working
alongside his father as a young boy earning pocket change. While he
credits his father for teaching him about quality and craftsmanship, it
was the work of Eames, Mackintosh and Wegner that inspired his love of
clean, functional forms. Verden, Danish for “world,” is an
indoor-outdoor collection designed with a global audience in mind; its
clean, tapering lines are certain to be enjoyed on all continents
year-round. Taking advantage of Gloster’s 50 years of innovation in
outdoor furnishings, the Dining Chair (2012) is made of a proprietary
material that is resistant to UV, mold and mildew. The result is the
look of a traditional Danish paper cord seat, but in a material that
will stand up to outdoor living. High-quality finger-joint construction
also ensures that this collection will endure years of use. Like all
teak products, Verden will develop a rich, silvery patina over time, or
it can be treated with teak oil to maintain its original luster. Made in
Indonesia.
