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Our tools for togetherness reveal their mysteries

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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

B

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C

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D

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E

5

F

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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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