About this product
Architonic ID: 20710957
Natural finish teak frame.
Outdoor fabric seat & back cushions included.
Fabrics vary by geographic market. See gloster.com for full details.
WIDTH 94 cm
DEPTH 91 cm
HEIGHT 60 cm
SEAT HEIGHT 42,5 cm
ARM HEIGHT 60 cm
PRODUCT WEIGHT 24,5 kg
Concept
Haven. The name alone suggests a hideaway and it’s with only the smallest shift of consciousness one can imagine drifting in a calm bay securely cradled by an exquisitely crafted vessel. Lying beneath the sun, one hand tracing the gently curving lines of the graceful hull holding you safe on the still waters of your very own retreat. A cooling breeze invites the sun to dance across the surface of the ocean and the shimmering light signals a personal message that this tranquillity is yours alone to enjoy.
Designed with a nod to the nautical, Haven’s solid teak frame combines deep, gently curving slats to create subtly rounded back and side panels, intended to envelop and enclose and create a sheltered and comforting environment in which to relax. This sense of security and comfort is further emphasised with a deep and luxurious cluster of seat cushions and back pillows.
Chic and ageless with an inherent beauty and ingrained luxury, this synonym for sailing extends throughout the Lounge Chair, two and three seater Sofa’s and Ottoman that make up the Haven collection, which also includes complementary occasional tables of various sizes. Cushions and pillows are designed to Gloster’s peerless standards, offering maximum comfort paired with unrivalled durability and are available in any of a wide selection of resilient, yet soft and inviting outdoor fabrics.
Sebastian Herkner, the German designer of Haven says of his concept “With broad sided symmetry and a graceful hint of yacht-like curvature, Haven conjures a sense of impeccable craftsmanship and serenity. While the profile alone invites maritime musings, explore a little further and you will find this inference of seafaring style is by no means chance.”
This product belongs to collection:
Base solid wood, Solid wood, Teak, Wood
Germany
Profile Sebastian Herkner was born in 1981 in Bad Mergentheim. He studied product design at the HfG Offenbach am Main (Offenbach University of Art and Design), already focusing during his studies on designing objects and furniture merging various cultural contexts, combining new technologies with traditional craftsmanship in order to highlight the multifaceted beauty of the materials and draw renewed attention to small details. Whilst still a student, Herkner did an internship with Stella McCartney in London, which helped to hone his feeling for materials, colours, structures and textures. Since founding his own design studio in Offenbach am Main in 2006, he has designed products for manufacturers such as ClassiCon, Dedon, Fontana Arte, La Chance, Moroso, Pulpo, Rosenthal and Very Wood, as well as working on interior design projects and for exhibitions and museums. Since 2007 he has taught several courses at HfG Offenbach am Main as visiting lecturer. His designs have received multiple prizes, for example the 2011 German Design Award in the Newcomer category, 2015 the EDIDA Award for Best International Newcomer and Guest of Honor at imm cologne 2016. // written by Markus Frenzl “There is a sensitivity and identity to my work that emphasizes the function, the material and the detail. I transport and interpret characteristics from various contexts of society and culture and implement them in new artifacts. This character infuses the most everyday objects with respect and personality. In this manner, seemingly contrary things can experience esteem.“ Sebastian Herkner, born 1981, studied Product Design at Offenbach Design Academy. During his studies he did an internship at Stella McCartney in London and developed a particular liking there for color, material and their connection. Since graduating from Offenbach in 2007 he has worked as assistant in the Product Design faculty and is in charge of projects in the realm of integrated design. As early as 2006 Sebastian Herkner established his own studio and has since then been involved in freelance projects for various companies and institutes. Alongside the design of exhibitions and trade fair presentations his second focus is on designing everyday objects. He is influenced in this by his observations of people and their actions. In this context it is important to look beyond your own disciplines in order to achieve a value-added for the user. Sebastian Herkner is not so much influenced by trends or current consumer criteria, because what interests him is a collage of simple techniques and traditional materials coupled with a simple mechanical principle and an unambiguous function. His idea of sustainability consists of employing traditional manufacturing techniques and their unique character. He then combines and interprets this by employing new technologies and finishing methods. In spring 2010 his occasional table Bell-Table was presented in New York in the collection of Spanish manufacturer ABR, which also received the red dot award 2010. // written by German Design Council Even at this early stage in his career Sebastian Herkner is attracting attention with his outstanding works. We can look forward to being surprised by more of his designs in the future. // Roland Heiler, Managing Director Porsche Design GmbH
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