MR01 Initial chair, oiled walnut

GUBI’s MR01 Initial chair, designed by Mathias Steen Rasmussen, is a unique lounge chair with influences from mid-century Danish design as well as Rasmussen's background in cabinetmaking. The Initial chair has a uniquely shaped, gently inclined solid wood frame, but what makes the chair even more unique is its seat material: the seat and backrest are hand-woven from 90 meters of rope using a method developed by Rasmussen. Skillful, visible joints complete the chair’s organic charm.

Rasmussen originally designed the Initial chair for his own home: the aim was to design a lounge chair that would also be suitable for meditation. The tight rope weave gives the Initial chair not only an extremely lightweight look but also a sense of floating when sitting. The chair's fascinating form language and graceful, airy construction make it a perfect lounge chair for both small spaces and large living rooms and lobbies. Over time, the chair will develop a beautiful patina.

Mathias Rasmussen

GUBI is a Danish design house founded in 1967 by designer Gubi Olsen and his wife Lisbeth Olsen.
Since the very beginning, GUBI’s philosophy has been to craft timeless Scandinavian design that unites Nordic elegance with technical innovation, everyday functionality and exceptional quality.

The brand’s collection spans an era from the 1930s to today, bringing together iconic designs by both legendary figures and exciting new voices in the world of design.