DEDON Moves Beyond Boundaries With Nature-Inspired Barefoot Living

German outdoor furniture brand DEDON has been evolving the spirit of lifestyle spaces since 1990 while redefining sustainable splendor and energy along the way. Recently, the brand celebrated 15 years of the SEASHELL collection with SEASHELL NUO, the addition of three chairs that perfectly complement the family’s existing pieces. Alongside this expansion is another, the KIDA collection. New faces include ATOLO, FLLAIR, and MU, which introduces the use of DEDON’s new Mystique Fiber.

A modern woven furniture set consisting of a couch, an armchair, and a round ottoman set against a plain white background.

ATOLO by Claudio Bellini

Designed by Claudio Bellini, who boasts expertise in furniture, products, and interior design, ATOLO relies on juxtaposition and fluidity for the release of self-expression. Leaning on his travels as well as a passion for sailing, Bellini’s work feels sophisticated, beautiful, and worldly. The designer referenced an archipelago of atolls, which led to ATOLO’s name and modularity. Its bold curves are meant to give you the feeling of floating through the surrounding waters. “Thanks to the remarkable combination of DEDON Fiber and the expertise of the DEDON master weavers, we achieved an excellent harmony of elements and details,” says Claudio Bellini.

Overhead image of a modern woven furniture set consisting of a couch, an armchair, and a round ottoman set against a plain white background.

ATOLO by Claudio Bellini

Detail of a modern woven chair set against a plain white background.

ATOLO by Claudio Bellini

A family of three – lounge chair, footstool, and 2-seater – the low profiles throughout the collection allow each piece to feel grounded, able to stand on its own or together. ATOLO’s intricate weave adds a further organic touch to its abundance of curves. Available in five colorways, each consisting of three DEDON Fiber tones woven together, you’ll surely feel like you’re in the Mediterranean in no time!

A bald man in a blue blazer, white shirt, and jeans sits in a textured, woven chair with one arm resting on it, smiling towards the camera.

Claudio Bellini

A wicker chair with a beige cushion seat, featuring a curved backrest and armrests, set against a plain, light background.

FLLAIR by Samuel Wilkinson

Already known for his sustainable furniture and product designs that harmoniously blend form, function, craftsmanship, and detail, Samuel Wilkinson adds FLLAIR to DEDON’s offerings. The designer’s first dining collection for the brand strikes a balance of resilience and softness borrowed from the town of Fiskardo, located on the northern tip of the Greek island of Kefalonia. “My intention was to design a collection that not only captivates instantly with its graphic aesthetic but also brings further delight through exploring the intricate detailing,” shares Samuel Wilkinson.

Back of a wicker chair with a beige cushion seat, featuring a curved backrest and armrests, set against a plain, light background.

FLLAIR by Samuel Wilkinson

Overhead image of a wicker chair with a beige cushion seat, featuring a curved backrest and armrests, set against a plain, light background.

FLLAIR by Samuel Wilkinson

The armchair and round table base give off vibes of serene coastal living at its finest, with plenty of detail and a semi-open weave that “drapes” over them. DEDON’s master weavers have created a cross-weave pattern that highlights FLLAIR’s curves, including an ergonomic backrest that’s oh so inviting. While a variety of DEDON Fiber textures are used, you’ll notice a wide, horizontal strip accentuates every contour that’s meant as a call-out to Greece’s coastline. FLLAIR comes in several color options, each consisting of a weave of three tones.

A person in a green jacket and black pants leans on the back of a cushioned wicker chair, reminiscent of DEDON's elegant style, against a plain background.

Samuel Wilkinson

A cushioned, modern chair with a rounded design, featuring a woven exterior and padded backrest in light fabric.

SEASHELL NUO Grand Wing Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud

Designer Jean-Marie Massaud and DEDON are celebrating 15 years of SEASHELL with SEASHELL NUO, the addition of three pieces of seating created using DEDON’s EcoCycle Fiber. The new side chair, armchair, and lounge chair are manufactured in lightweight aluminum, allowing for easy adaptability and stacking. The trio all sport a slightly angular back to provide support where it’s needed most. The SEASHELL GRAND wing chair is the real show-stopper. With a high back and sloped armrests in a mesh weave, Massaud hopes to create the feeling of sitting in your own personal shell! “This evolution of SEASHELL inspires the idea of continuity in time, the consistency of products we love for a long time,” reveals Jean-Marie Massaud.

A white, woven-style chair with a curved backrest and four legs.

SEASHELL NUO Armchair by Jean-Marie Massaud

A black, woven-style chair with a curved backrest and four legs.

SEASHELL NUO Lounge Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud

Handcrafted by the brand’s master weavers, SEASHELL NUO’s seating is made using renewable, plant-based resources that unite craftsmanship and innovation. DEDON EcoCycle Fiber is derived from sugarcane, a 90% renewable plant-based material alternative to fossil fuel-based products that doesn’t compromise on style. In fact, it offers the same look and feel as DEDON Fiber, along with strength and weather resistance. Choose from a selection of natural colors that pull from the hidden gems and sea life of the ocean.

SEASHELL NUO Side Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud

A bald man with a salt-and-pepper beard wearing a white shirt looks directly at the camera in this black-and-white photo.

Jean-Marie Massaud

A modern chair with a matching footrest, both featuring multicolored tubular frames and white metal legs, placed on a plain white background.

KIDA Lounge Chair by Stephen Burks

The second expanded collection DEDON is Stephen Burk’s KIDA. Renowned for pulling handiwork into his designs, Burk often collaborates with international artisans and craftspeople. It’s been given room to thrive in KIDA’s new lounge chair, which joins the previously released hanging lounge chair and armchair in the series. Cradle-like in form, the lounge chair’s seating feels creative and inviting, while featuring an ergonomic design and upholstery that’s nothing short of pure comfort and luxury. “I’ve always thought of KIDA as a collection, a family of products that invites extreme comfort, gatherings, and escape,” Stephen Burks adds.

Close-up of a minimalist chair with a white metal frame and multicolored woven seat in shades of yellow, orange, red, blue, and white.

KIDA Lounge Chair by Stephen Burks

The KIDA seating collection is the first of the brand’s offerings to be wrapped, rather than woven, in DEDON Fiber. Its lightweight, powder-coated aluminum frame is lightweight yet sturdy, with a soft seat cushion and fixed head cushion perfect for relaxing. Choose from three striped color ways, including the multicolor seen here that’s a real crowd-pleaser.

A person wearing a patterned shirt, black pants, and colorful socks with sneakers sits casually in a modern chair against a plain background.

Stephen Burks

A modern L-shaped gray sectional sofa with a woven backrest and metal legs.

MU by Toan Nguyen

Rounding out DEDON’s new releases is Toan Nguyen’s modular MU lounge system. The designer loves collaborating with international firms that equally value high quality and craftsmanship, so the pairing made for a great match. Attention to detail, from the weave to the legs, adds to the appeal of MU’s adaptability and compact size. But don’t let that deter you from adding the seating to larger spaces to create intimate groupings for conversation.

MU features a two-tone weave of DEDON’s Mystique Fiber that creates a dynamic 3D effect. The new technique is high contrast, shifting in appearance depending on the angle you view it from for a final touch of understated elegance. “To me, MU embodies serene simplicity. The incorporation of the new Mystique Fiber in its redesign introduces a dynamic surface that enhances the clean lines of the design effortlessly,” Toan Nguyen shares.