Design 5 belongs to a family of designs Erwin Hauer developed between 1950 and 1959 while exploring continuity and ‘potential infinity’ in sculpture. This collection, later known as Continua, would become the sculptor’s most prolific body of work. Learn more about Design 5 at the link in bio.
"The Pleat panels came to life after I studied different ways of creating pinched and draped curtains. It is a really unique effect that becomes quite powerful scaled up. But, the real magic of the Pleat design is revealed when you combine panels to the left and right to create more extensive patterns of elongated diamonds. This pattern, in particular, has an apparent reference back to mid-century graphic design on a scale that makes it contemporary." ―Lars Beller Fjetland, designer of Pleat
Two designs that can be paired together in six wood species, allowing for fully customizable patterns. Explore the Quartile collection at the link in bio.
Design 5 does more than just divide space while diffusing light with sophisticated patterning. This sculptural space divider can be specified in any color to complement any space, offering both functional separation and an artful statement. Learn more about Design 5 at the link in bio.
“When the light comes from behind, it emphasizes the individual spaces contained within each module. Suffused with luminescence, these often little-noticed interior voids come to our attention for the first time, revealing wonderful and unfamiliar visual effects.” — Erwin Hauer, designer of Design 5
Learn more about Design 5 in our latest Behind the Design at the link in bio.
“The transformation that wood undergoes during the Dukta process–from solid to flexible, from closed to open still stuns me every time.” Tap the link in bio to learn more about our Flexible Wood collection and how the team behind @dukta_flexible_wood continues to push the boundaries of natural materials.
Thoughtfully reimagined for contemporary spaces, Design 5 by Erwin Hauer is a milled space divider that highlights the refined, continuous curves for which his work is renowned. This versatile screen celebrates the infinite, continuous surface, dividing space while diffusing light with sophisticated patterning. Learn more at the link in bio!
Continuous curves shape light and space — Introducing Design 5 by Austrian sculptor Erwin Hauer.
We’re thrilled to continue our ongoing effort to revitalize Hauer’s work, bringing Design 5 to contemporary spaces. Now available as a space divider, Design 5 delineates space and diffuses light with a sophisticated homage to modernism. Learn more at the link in bio.
“The creative process of this project could perhaps best be attributed to intuition, curiosity, and coincidence. It’s the type of project that suddenly does a 180 turn due to some small discovery that could have been easily missed. As a designer, I think it’s important always to keep an open mind, adapt to new input, ask questions, and question answers.” ―Lars Beller Fjetland, designer of Quartile
Complex incisions don't just allow textile-like properties, they create texture, transparency, and sound absorption in sheets and ready-made acoustic wall products. Explore the entire Flexible Wood collection at the link in bio!
Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate the beauty of the natural materials that inspire us every day - cork, wood, leather, felt, and eelgrass. We’re so happy and honored to work with designers who share our passion for sustainability.
Learn more about our collection of natural materials in our 2026 Environmental Statement, available for download at the link in bio.
With a centuries-long lifespan, eelgrass offers an extraordinary option for sustainable baffles that benefit the environment and bring a warm and natural aesthetic to any space. There are so many reasons we love working with eelgrass - tap the link in bio to learn more about this remarkable material.
