TOP 5: Summer dreaming – the most inspiring new products of the month
Made from teak, the BK12 lounge sofa is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Lounging in the sun
The BK12 Lounge sofa by Carl Hansen & Søn brings patios and balconies a touch of timeless Danish elegance straight from 1959. Designed by architect Bodil Kjær, this wooden beauty hasn’t aged a day in over half a century.
Made from teak, the sofa pairs clean, geometric lines with a gently reclined backrest, striking that sweet spot between refined and relaxed. The result is a versatile outdoor classic that’s just as perfect for long, laid-back dinners as it is for leisurely lounging in the sun.
• Carl Hansen & Søn’s BK 12 Lounge sofa >
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The Assemble outdoor furniture by Anderssen & Voll makes long summer days even more delightful.
The garden furniture forms a harmonious whole when styled together, yet captivates just as beautifully as standalone statement pieces.
Better every summer
Designed by the Norwegian duo Anderssen & Voll for Muuto, the Assemble collection features warm, welcoming outdoor furniture made from teak. The untreated teak ages with quiet grace: over time, it develops a beautiful silvery-grey patina, meaning each passing summer only adds to its charm. In other words, your outdoor setting just keeps getting better year after year.
If you happen to prefer the wood’s original golden tone, no worries – a little regular care with a suitable furniture oil will help maintain and enhance its natural warmth.
• Muuto’s Assemble bench >
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The Deville collection completes HAY’s outdoor furniture range.
Compact with character
When furnishing a smaller balcony or garden, one might feel slightly overwhelmed – many outdoor furniture pieces seem built on a grand scale, taking up more space than you have to give. That’s when it pays to turn your gaze to HAY’s spring newcomers.
Designed by Julien Renault, the Deville outdoor table may play with generously bold proportions, but it’s actually a pleasantly compact companion. Cleverly balanced in size, the table fits beautifully even into tighter terraces and petite patios, proving that statement style doesn’t have to shout for space.
• HAY’s Deville outdoor table >
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The portable Solae table lamp combines a pleasant, glare-free light with a clear, architectural design language.
From daylight to dusk
In the land of the midnight sun, extra lighting might not be the first thing on your mind – until those late-summer evenings suddenly grow darker than expected. Enter Fritz Hansen’s newest arrival, Solae: a table lamp that pairs soft, glare-free light with crisp, architectural silhouette.
Designed by Cecilie Manz, the portable Solae lamp features a handy three-step dimmer, letting you shift the mood from bright reading light to a gentler evening glow in an instant.
• Fritz Hansen’s portable Solae lamp >
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The Kesäkukka linen cloth is made from European washed linen and woven at Lapuan Kankurit’s own weaving mill in Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Where the summer flowers grow
When summer schedules fill up, versatility is pure gold. Lapuan Kankurit’s Kesäkukka linen cloth is the kind of companion you’ll want to tuck into your picnic basket without a second thought – it works just as beautifully as a tablecloth, a light throw, or even a spontaneous curtain.
The charming Kesäkukka pattern is designed by Japanese artist Akira Minagawa. The nature-inspired print features a lush, imaginary bloom so vivid and full of life, you might catch yourself wishing it would appear along forest paths and mossy trails on your next outdoor adventure. Fittingly, “kesäkukka” is Finnish for “summer flower.”
• Lapuan Kankurit’s Kesäkukka linen cloth >
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See also:
• What’s new at Finnish Design Shop >
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Published on 27 Feb, 2026
