BOUWER — IKAROS

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For those who like to fly high
and land softly.

Introducing BOUWER IKAROS

A modular outdoor lounge for those who like to fly high and land softly. That's how IKAROS came to be.

IKAROS is ambitious by design: a future-proof outdoor sofa that is modular, adapts to changing living situations and is built to last, both in style and materials.

IKAROS is made for you to build your own. Thanks to glue-free connections inspired by traditional Japanese joinery, you can always add a module later.

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The IKAROS lounge chair in Robinia wood, standing in a garden at sunset

Building blocks

Every IKAROS is made from the same seven parts. Combine them and the lounge grows with you.

Side frame
Back, seat rail and front leg.
Side frame with armrest
Same frame, with a tall front leg and armrest.
Low side frame
Without back, for the low module.
Cross rail
Joins two frames. Wedged pegs, no glue.
Slatted seat
14 slats between two frames.
Seat cushion
Loose, one per seat.
Back cushion
Loose, one per seat with a back.

Configurations

Build your own. A selection of what is possible, with exactly what you need for each one.

One seat

No armrests

The basic module.

What you need

2×Side frame
4×Cross rail
1×Slatted seat
Cushions: 1 seat, 1 back

One armrest

Swap one frame for a frame with armrest.

What you need

1×Side frame
1×Side frame with armrest
4×Cross rail
1×Slatted seat
Cushions: 1 seat, 1 back

Two armrests

The lounge chair from the photo.

What you need

2×Side frame with armrest
4×Cross rail
1×Slatted seat
Cushions: 1 seat, 1 back

With low module

Stretch out: a seat with a low module beside it.

What you need

1×Low side frame
1×Side frame
1×Side frame with armrest
6×Cross rail
2×Slatted seat
Cushions: 2 seats, 1 back

Two seats

No armrests

Two seats share the middle frame.

What you need

3×Side frame
8×Cross rail
2×Slatted seat
Cushions: 2 seats, 2 back

One armrest

Open on one side, ready to grow.

What you need

2×Side frame
1×Side frame with armrest
8×Cross rail
2×Slatted seat
Cushions: 2 seats, 2 back

Two armrests

A complete two-seater.

What you need

1×Side frame
2×Side frame with armrest
8×Cross rail
2×Slatted seat
Cushions: 2 seats, 2 back

Three seats

No armrests

One more frame, one more seat.

What you need

4×Side frame
12×Cross rail
3×Slatted seat
Cushions: 3 seats, 3 back

One armrest

Long and open-ended.

What you need

3×Side frame
1×Side frame with armrest
12×Cross rail
3×Slatted seat
Cushions: 3 seats, 3 back

Two armrests

The classic three-seater.

What you need

2×Side frame
2×Side frame with armrest
12×Cross rail
3×Slatted seat
Cushions: 3 seats, 3 back

And further

Corner lounge

An example of how far you can go: seven seats around a corner and a loose low module, all with cushions.

What you need

1×Four-seater with two armrests
1×Three-seater, corner seat included
1×Low module
8×Seat cushion
6×Back cushion

Low module

A footstool or an extra seat. Push it against any seat.

What you need

2×Low side frame
2×Cross rail
1×Slatted seat
Cushions: 1 seat

Soft seat

IKAROS chair with red patterned seat and back cushions in evening light

Outdoor-proof cushion fabrics.

Every seat gets two separate cushions: a seat cushion and a back cushion. Choose a fabric that stays outside all season, or one you bring inside when the evenings get cold.