# Sleek Outdoor Furniture The Finn Collection by Norm Architects Focuses on Danish Roots By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-outdoor-furniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/finn-collection-norm-architects-design-within-reach/) & [normcph](http://www.normcph.com) The Finn Collection is comprised of sleek outdoor furniture that could fit into virtually any backyard setting. Although the designs are very modern and minimalist, they adhere to a mid-century Danish style that is a nod to the design studio's roots. Created by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn of Norm Architects, the sleek outdoor furniture is their first foray into the American market. Available exclusively through Design Within Reach, it is a 9 piece collection that is made out of strong teak wood. Finished with Sunbrella seat cushions, the sleek outdoor furniture boasts high-quality textaline webbing that wraps around stainless steel rods above the wood. The innovative construction is incredibly chic as well as sturdy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Outdoor Furniture:** Providing sleek, timeless and functional outdoor furniture designs that similarly adhere to minimalist aesthetics. - **Innovative Teak Woodworking:** Designing teak furniture that provides exceptional durability and endurance while retaining an elegant style. - **Danish Style Revival:** Reviving 20th-century Danish aesthetics that are grounded in simplicity and functionality, using new materials and manufacturing processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Outdoor Furniture:** Potential to disrupt the luxury outdoor furniture industry by introducing timelessly styled collections made from high-quality materials with modern advancements and innovative manufacturing techniques. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Creating opportunities for contemporary designers to incorporate timeless and functional teakwood furnishings while retaining clean, minimalist aesthetics for the contemporary home decor and interior design industry. - **Outdoor Living Accessories:** Creating demand for accompanying outdoor accessories such as high-quality covers, intricately designed outdoor lighting, and other decorative accents to complement sleek outdoor furniture collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Teak Wood Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltholm.md) - [Sustainable Danish Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rib-collection.md) - [Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradition-series-1.md) - [Comprehensive Wooden Outdoor Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-outdoor-furniture1.md) - [Natural Beauty-Inspired Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-design-principles.md) - [Ultra-Modern Outdoor Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-furniture-collections.md) - [Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor.md) - [Colorful Outdoor Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancn-kollection.md) - [Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritz-hansen-1.md)