Our tools for togetherness reveal their mysteries
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Welcome! NATURAL MYSTERY MUSEUM
Exploring a natural habitat reveals what’s unknown
The Extremis pop-up museum unveils some of the most iconic Extremis species… uh… pieces and reveals the mysteries and stories behind each piece of furniture. Spot our extraordinary creatures… uh… creations in their original habitat.
Gargantua The dinosaur of our collection.
The adjustable benches can be changed in height, into 4 possible positions
SPOT IT IN THE GRAND HALL!
© design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 1994
Among the tools for togetherness that are displayed in the Museum, you can spot ‘Gargantua’, the very first Extremis table that was born exactly 25 years ago!
Vivid re-creations of the natural world
Extremis pieces can be found worldwide. They are able to survive in any environment, from extremely hot to very wet climats. They are all capable of withstanding the rigours of time and exposure to the elements. Durability is built into the aesthetics of each and every creature. Natural beauties, even when they age... Ten very different furniture species can be found in our unique pop-up museum. The tactile dioramas in the East and West Wing display the furniture in their natural habitat: from city centres to white sandy beaches. The Grand Hall is the main entrance where you’ll find even more Extremis creations. Make sure you swing by the Museum Bar and have a Tremist beer with us. We’re celebrating 25 years of Gargantua: ‘the dinosaur’ of our collection.
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Grand Hall collection
Info Desk / Museum Bar
Entrance/ Exit
Extremis Piece Diorama
FLO ORPLAN
Unlike any other museum, you can touch, smell, feel, interact and even test the creations. Are you ready to put your senses to the test?
Step in and walk through the life-size dioramas.
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SOL+LUNA
4
2
1
MARINA
VIRUS & ACACIA
KOSMOS
GRAND HALL
Tiki + Sticks
Gargantua
INFO DESK MUSEUM BAR
EAST WING
Bistroo
HOPPER
6
3
WALRUS
WEST WING
Ready to explore?
NEED MORE INFO? Find one of our museum guards, and have a chat!
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Kosmos
Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2008
First seen in 2008 Natural habitat On the deck by the pool or near the ocean Loves Intimacy and versatility Hates Doing the same thing all the time
Friends with People that like to talk, eat, siesta and repeat Anatomy Glossy powder-coated aluminium and soft cushions We l l - k n o w n a s The most space efficient table-seat-bed-shade-light combination
Why is Kosmos a universe on its own? Because it offers all functionalities you can think of in one piece.
EAST WING
A table for 7 to 9 people
A day bed for 3 to 4 people
Kosmos is the compact alternative to a combination of dining table, chairs, lounge chairs, sun protection, dimmable lighting and so on.
Opens horizontally like a fan
Virus
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Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2016
First seen in 2016 Natural habitat Compact indoor & outdoor spaces Loves Standing out from the crowd Hates Dullness
Friends with Joyful people that love a bright world Anatomy Friendly shaped structured powder-coated steel We l l - k n o w n a s The playful picnic table
Why is Virus a cure? Because it brings life to even the most sterile places.
Tabletop & seats drainage holes
EAST WING
Easy step in
The compact picnic tables encourage people to connect with each other. They are available in a variety of colors and can seat small to medium-sized groups of people.
Tête-à-tête
Double date
Ménage à trois
It’s complicated...
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Acacia
Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2018
First seen in 2018 Natural habitat Sun-drenched terraces and patios Loves Bright and windy days Hates Spoiling the view
Friends with People that love to be inspired by nature Anatomy Structured powder-coated stainless steel and PU coated polyester We l l - k n o w n a s The strongest compact parasol
Why is Acacia a natural born hunter? Because it chases the sun and creates shadow wherever you want.
EAST WING
Structure can stay outdoors all year round
Perfect match with Virus!
Just like the African tree of the same name, this parasol captures a maximum of sunshine with a minimum surface area.
Can be directed towards the sun
Removable canopy makes it easy to store & clean
Water flows off thanks to the slightly tilted position
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Walrus
Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2014
First seen in 2014 Natural habitat Regions with unpredictable weather conditions Loves Rain, sunshine and an occasional water hose shower Hates The hassle of dragging cushions around
Friends with People that love lounging outside Anatomy Tarpaulin skin and galvanised steel. Inside his back are soft sunbrella cushions and blankets We l l - k n o w n a s A weatherproof sofa, with looks that don’t need to be hidden under a cover
Why does Walrus attract lazy people? Because it avoids the hassle of protective covers.
EAST WING
The foldout blanket and comfort cushion are stored inside Sofa made of weatherproof cover material.
Walrus solves the paradox of the outdoor sofa. This sofa is made of weatherproof cover material and contains easy to fold out blankets and pillows inside the storage pouch of the sofa.
Open the pouch
Unroll the blanket and comfort cushion
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Marina Š design by Metrica for Extremis, 2012
First seen in 2012
Friends with Social and chatty people
Natural habitat Shared spaces
Anatomy Fibreglass and structured powder-coated steel. Can reach lengths up to 12 metres and occasionally more!
Loves Small groups and infinitely large crowds Hates Boundaries between indoor & outdoor, between work & play
We l l - k n o w n a s The most versatile table
Does size matter? Sometimes it does! Especially if it allows you to get really large groups at one table.
Standard available up to 12m in one piece
EAST WING
Extend the architectural lines from your terrace to your dining room and from your office workspace to your office canteen. Indoors or outdoors; Marina blurs the boundaries between work and play and turns an individual space into a shared space. Comfort zone (perfect combination with Captain’s chairs)
Budget zone Marina combo - a combination of chairs & benches
Marina desk - two tabletops, one set of legs
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Sol+Luna Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2016
First seen in 2016 Natural habitat Small & compact places Loves Sunbathing and lounging Hates Crowded terraces with separate sunbeds and lounge sofas
Friends with People that love the best of both worlds Anatomy Structured powder-coated aluminium, stainless steel and batyline. We l l - k n o w n a s The sunbed sofa or sofa sunbed
Why does Sol+Luna never sleep? Because it sunbathes during the day and lounges with friends by night.
EAST WING
Sofa lounge for three
Sunbed for one
Take it easy in our Sol+Luna sunbed, which transforms into a comfortable sofa at sunset. The optional sun shade changes into a full moon every night.
Plug-in parasol/light
Four integrated plug-in holes for multiple accessories
Backrest/armrest
Plug-in tapa table
Backrest and seating cushions
Optional storage net & locker
Optional 2x wheels
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Hopper Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2010
First seen in 2010 Natural habitat Hop fields Loves Beer festivals Hates When not allowed to dance on the table
Friends with People that like good company Anatomy Sustainable hardwood, galvanised steel and structured powder-coated aluminium We l l - k n o w n a s The most elegant picnic table, in- and outdoors
Why does Hopper smell like beer? Because it’s inspired by hop gardens.
Hopper Shade perfectly accompanies the lines of the Hopper
WEST WING
The elegant look of hop field structures is translated into a table-seating-shade combination that transforms any get-together into a memorable moment. Four pass-through zones make it easy to get in and out of Hopper. The slanted tabletop can be used as a comfortable backrest
Easy step in
Unlock the mysteries! Solve the puzzle by connecting the preferred habitat for every furniture detail.
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1
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Solution: A=5 | B=1 | C=2 | D=3 | E=6 | F=4
Sticks
GRAND HALL
A biophilic space divider
First seen in 2003
Anatomy Fibreglass and rubber(wood)
Natural habitat Home, office, shop, hotel, garden, ... anywhere!
We l l - k n o w n a s The plant that does not need water
Š design by Hsu-Li Teo & Stefan Kaiser for Extremis, 2003
Tiki Surprisingly simple First seen in 2018 Natural habitat At a bar, indoor and outdoors Anatomy Structured powder-coated steel We l l - k n o w n a s The purest stackable stool Š design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 2018
Carefully made in Belgium
Why on earth? At Extremis, we only start developing an idea if it is both necessary and useful. We strive to create ideas that are loved for their personality, embraced for their quality, and cherished for their impact, as true tools for togetherness.
pantagruel son of gargantua featuring a ‘lazy susan’
gargantua
abachus
superior functionality thanks to its adjustable benches
when standing up, you can lean against one of its six arms
anker
romeo & juliet
a triangular picnic table that comfortably seats six of you
this bench adds a touch of green to your terrace or project
pontsĹŤn an oriental feel with origami-like legs
extempore
marina
a full range of modular outdoor furniture
endless possibilities with this picnic table
hopper
icecube
easy boarding thanks to four pass-through zones
simply the perfect cooler at all your parties, self-service
inumbr(in)a flat shape & high tension for beauty and resistance
kosmos parasol
hopper shade
the kosmos parasol opens and closes horizontally
open and close intuitively with spring mechanism
captain’s chair wide shell for ultimate seating pleasure for all people
walrus
sticks
the very first outdoor sofa with blanket & pillow in the backrest
a space divider, create privacy wherever needed
tiki stool
picnik
simple, pared-down bar stool, ideal for your cocktail bar
iconic picnic table made of half a plate of solid aluminium
bistroo three legs; two seats and a table to sit side by side
sol+luna
kosmos
lounge sofa for 3 turns into sunbed for 1
picnic & lounge by moving the table up & down
virus
acacia
compact 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 seater for the urban garden or balcony
atypical sunshade intended to be directed towards the sun
Carefully made in Belgium
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