Jan Kurtz
German design house turning out teak, steel and textile furniture for terrace and garden, read for the US buyer.
A design-led house near Stuttgart.
Jan Kurtz was founded in 1992 by Jan P. Kurtz, who with a partner took over an existing furniture and accessories business and renamed it after himself. The company is based in Affalterbach, in Baden-Württemberg about half an hour north of Stuttgart. It set out to make well-constructed design furniture, commissioning freelance designers rather than relying on anonymous ranges.
The catalogue runs across an outdoor summer program of chairs, tables, loungers and parasols and an indoor living program of seating, tables and storage, alongside a distributed FIAM range. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
A selection of lines.
Samoa
A solid-teak dining family of tables, benches and chairs, drawn by Laura Agnoletto in a clean, slatted rectangular line.
The current collection.
Samoa
Outdoor dining line in high-grade plantation teak certified by Trees 4 Trees, including a folding table and folding chairs. The weather-resistant wood develops a silver-gray patina over time, or keeps its warm brown tone when treated with teak oil.
Korfu
Modular teak outdoor lounge that can be configured individually, with a sun lounger, lounge elements and a matching side table.
Maxx
Folding director's-style outdoor chair with a solid teak frame and a fabric seat and back.
Jever
Folding outdoor table in teak or thermo pine, developed from the tradition of beer-table sets, with tension cables bracing the frame. Available in lengths up to 2.20 m.
Suka
Curved outdoor lounge chair with a powder-coated aluminum frame and a woven seat, finished with thick soft cushions. Available in three colors.
Mia
Comfortable stackable chair made of polypropylene, also offered in transparent polycarbonate.
Campus
Bench and seating made from powder-coated steel tube with clear lines, available in colors including zinc yellow (RAL 1018) and black.
Cubus
Minimalist solid-wood nightstand or side table in oiled FSC-certified oak, with two surfaces for storage; also offered as a powder-coated steel cube.
Dina
Side table with a reclining U-form frame in powder-coated steel tube or stainless steel, with a storage compartment, and a foot that can slide under a sofa.
Donna
Upholstered sofa that can be configured individually, including an ottoman.
Fiam Amigo
Foldable three-leg sun lounger with an aluminum frame and adjustable backrest, available with or without armrests and in many colors. Winner of an Iconic Award 2019.
Fiam Aria
Stackable outdoor chair with slim aluminum tubes and a translucent, robust plastic mesh for the seat and back.
Fiam Samba
Patio recliner with a stable aluminum frame and a plastic-mesh cover, offering stepless adjustment from sitting to lying.
Flat
Slim coffee table available in two sizes, with a frame in ground matt stainless steel or powder-coated steel tube.
In/Out
Retro-look armchair with a slim steel-tube frame and a woven plastic seat surface, usable both indoors and outdoors.
Kelley
Oak chair with an individually upholstered seat.
Manti
Solid armchair made from FSC-certified teak, with a dense teak-batten construction that gives it a smooth surface.
Mila
Small upholstered chair with a curved back, individually upholstered to order.
Mori
Colorful powder-coated steel seating line for indoor and outdoor use; the bar stool is offered in two heights, with 65 cm and 75 cm seats, and pairs with matching seat cushions.
Murano
Small parasol with a powder-coated steel-tube frame in white or graphite and a tilting joint.
Nizza
Folding deck chair in FSC-certified teak with a weatherproof, UV-resistant Batyline cover, available in three cover options.
Pagoda
Parasol with a pagoda-shaped canopy and a tilting joint, on a white steel-tube pole. Available in 200 or 250 cm and three colors.
Sits
Collection of stools and side tables on a powder-coated steel-tube frame in black or white, with an individually upholstered top.
Tivoli
Stool made from FSC-certified teak with a dense teak-batten construction and a smooth surface.
Today
Sofa in a cube form that is individually upholstered to order.
Samoa
Designed by Laura AgnolettoSamoa is Jan Kurtz's solid-teak dining line, drawn by Laura Agnoletto. It runs across tables in several lengths, matching benches and armchairs, all built from teak slats over a clean rectangular frame. The look is calm and architectural, leaning on the warmth of the wood rather than applied detail.
The collection sits at the centre of the brand's outdoor summer program, set here on timber decking alongside its woven-fibre lounge and folding-chair pieces. Teak is left to weather or kept oiled to taste, and the dining sets scale from compact terraces to longer garden tables.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its outdoor work Jan Kurtz leans on solid teak, galvanised and powder-coated steel, aluminium, woven synthetic fibre and braided rope, paired with weatherproof outdoor textiles such as high-tech polyacryl. Material choices are tied to named lines, from teak dining sets to textile folding chairs.
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Jan Kurtz, answered.
Where is Jan Kurtz made?
Jan Kurtz is based in Affalterbach, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about half an hour north of Stuttgart. Teak collections such as Samoa are made from solid teak; the company works with manufacturing partners for its lines.
When was Jan Kurtz founded?
In 1992, by Jan P. Kurtz, who took over an existing furniture business with a partner and renamed it after himself.
What are Jan Kurtz's signature collections?
Among the best known outdoor lines are the Samoa teak dining family, the Jever steel-and-teak trestle set, the Korfu sun lounger, the Maxx folding chair and the Pagoda parasol.
Who designs for Jan Kurtz?
The house commissions freelance designers. Laura Agnoletto is credited with the Samoa collection, and the studio works with a roster of design partners across its outdoor and indoor ranges.
What materials does Jan Kurtz use?
Solid teak, galvanised and powder-coated steel, aluminium, woven synthetic fibre and braided rope, with weatherproof outdoor textiles including high-tech polyacryl.
What is the Samoa collection?
Samoa is a solid-teak dining line designed by Laura Agnoletto, with tables in several lengths plus matching benches and chairs in a clean slatted style.
Does Jan Kurtz make parasols and shade?
Yes. The outdoor program includes garden parasols such as the Pagoda, alongside loungers, dining and lounge seating.
Does Jan Kurtz make indoor furniture too?
Yes. Alongside the outdoor summer program, Jan Kurtz makes an indoor living range of seating, tables, stools and storage, and distributes the Italian FIAM line.
Is Jan Kurtz available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
What is Jan Kurtz's design style?
A clean, functional take on outdoor and indoor living that pairs natural teak with steel and textile, built around designer collaborations rather than anonymous ranges.
How should I care for Jan Kurtz teak furniture?
Teak greys naturally outdoors if left untreated; oiling slows the greying. Follow the maker's collection-specific guidance, and note that steel, fibre and textile pieces have their own care requirements.
Can I buy from this site?
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