TUIN Outdoor Seating

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  • 2023

  • Product
    Furniture and Lighting

Designed By:

  • Dirk du Toit

Commissioned By:

Dutoit Studio

Designed In:

Australia

TUIN is a range of outdoor seating designed and made in Melbourne. Inspired by South African outdoor furniture and memories of summer holidays, the collection consists of a dining chair, lounger, and bar stool.


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Image: Dirk du Toit
Image: Dirk du Toit
Image: Dirk du Toit
Image: Dirk du Toit
Image: Dirk du Toit
Image: Dirk du Toit
Image: Dirk du Toit
  • CHALLENGE
  • SOLUTION
  • IMPACT
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  • The challenge for this collection was to create a range of outdoor seating that was both robust and visually interesting. The design brief called for a collection that would stand up to the rigors of outdoor use while also being aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for users. The design needed to be unique and innovative while also incorporating elements of traditional outdoor furniture.

  • The TUIN collection met and exceeded the design brief by incorporating unique wire-formed designs that create fluid and generous organic forms. The design emphasises negative space within the traditional seating silhouette, resulting in a visually interesting and lightweight product. The use of durable materials ensures that the collection is robust enough to withstand outdoor use. The range also successfully incorporates traditional elements of outdoor furniture while creating a unique and innovative design.

  • The TUIN collection makes a positive impact on the outdoor furniture industry by offering a unique and innovative design that combines traditional and contemporary elements.

  • The TUIN collection is designed and made in Melbourne, ensuring high-quality construction and attention to detail. The collection consists of a dining chair, lounger, and bar stool, providing options for different outdoor spaces and activities. The use of wire-formed designs creates a visually interesting and lightweight product that is also robust enough to withstand outdoor use. The design emphasises negative space within the traditional seating silhouette, resulting in a unique and innovative product. The range incorporates traditional elements of outdoor furniture, such as the fluid and generous organic forms, while also offering a contemporary design. The inspiration for the collection comes from outdoor furniture and memories of summer holidays in South Africa, providing a personal touch to the design.