The Atmosphere collection for Gloster Furniture is one of her most recent projects. Cecilie Manz has intuitively embraced the emotions behind the design in a powerful mixture of minimal, powder coated aluminium frames, generous board of Gloster’s signature teak and cleverly designed self-supporting upholstered panels.

Cecilie Manz has drawn from observing couples, groups, friends and families interacting in seating areas – sliding down low in comfortable furniture, tucking up legs, resting side by side as stories are told and moments are shared.

The minimal aluminium frames are finished with a resilient powder coating in Fossil colour and the self-supporting upholstered panels are covered with a selection of weather resistant outdoor fabrics by Sunbrella. Accompanying seat pads are available in a variety of matching, muted colours. Cecilie says “The materials in a project should reflect the usage of the pieces.

Aluminium and teak are great materials for outdoor spaces, the finish of the metal is robust, and the solid teak gets a beautiful grey patina over time.

Equally attractive as stand-alone items or in a collection, the signature daybed/chaise lounge units are accompanied by an imposing sofa and occasional tables that easily double as ottomans or impromptu benches with the use of an upholstered pad. Finally, in a nod to more traditional dining, yet still retaining the simple and inviting styling of the concept, a dining table is accompanied by a matching dining chair and bench.