Böste, Sweden
Swedish outdoor furniture manufacturer Skargaarden and Stefan Borselius collaborate to create a Swedish version of the American classic Adirondack chair, named Böste.
Its name derives from Borselius´ hometown of Böste, located in southern Sweden, where it´s not uncommon to see a few chairs in this style among the dunes.
The Böste comprises a reclining chair and an ottoman made of made from powder-coated stainless steel and sustainably sourced teak.
“Originally, it is believed that the reason for this design was so that the chair could be used on uneven terrain – but today the design is mainly associated with outstanding comfort, which allows the user to sink into the reclining chair and relax,” states Skargaarden.
The original Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee (1903) and was considered the “perfect outdoor chair” for his home in Westport, located on Lake Champlain, and it was originally named the Westport chair.
The designer’s interpretation of this iconic chair is a durable, powder-coated stainless steel and teak version that can be left outdoors year-round.
Rounded edges and softer shapes used in Böste are welcoming and feature armrests wide enough to be used as small tables for a glass or book.
Over the years, the wood surface will turn into a silver-grey patina that can only add to its charm.
”For many years we have tried with various designers, but have not been able to achieve a worthy interpretation,” says Jari Visuri, co-founder and CEO of Skargaarden.
“It was when we met furniture designer Stefan Borselius that we felt we had a chair worthy of paying tribute to the Westport chair. Stefan lives on the shore of Sweden´s southernmost tip, where you can´t avoid looking for similar chairs along the sandy beach. In hindsight, we now see why it was Stefan who understood what we were looking for and got the design right.”
Project: Böste Lounger and Ottoman
Designer: Stefan Borselius
Manufacturer: Skargaarden International