Koster by Skargaarden

The combination of function and design is just as important for outdoor furniture as for indoor furniture, if not even more so. Chairs and tables outside on the patio need to fulfill high standards such as withstanding heavy winds, torrential rain, sub-zero temperatures and blistering heat, requiring a lengthy design and development process.

The first sketches of the Koster series were drawn up three years ago, and after tireless research and development, the collection will now be available. The name Koster was inspired by the extreme weather conditions of the Koster Islands, an archipelago on the west coast of Sweden where the vast majority of the islands are a nature reserve.

The design objective was to produce a minimal pared-down form that can withstand the most demanding durability specifications and load tests. One such requirement includes withstanding high winds on a skyscraper rooftop without blowing away, making the design specs even more challenging.

“The idea for this series started because we lacked chairs and tables that lived up to what we needed in our own garden. We were looking for a comfy, uncomplicated, beautiful and simple design. Chairs that are easy to sit in – even when you have a lot of chairs close together around the table. We wanted something so durable so that they can remain outside year-round,” says Jari Visuri, founder and CEO of Skargaarden.

The series will include a chair, bar stool and tables in various sizes, and will be available for purchase through various retailers that you will find here.