
Written by
Baptiste DOISNEAU
Sep 2, 2025
The legacy of Helinox
Helinox is a South Korean brand founded in 2009 by Jake Lah, also the creator of DAC, a pioneering company in ultra-light aluminum tubes used for tents. Together with his son Young Lah, he aimed to transpose this expertise to a new domain: portable furniture. The brand name, a contraction of "Helios" (the sun) and "Nox" (the night), symbolizes the balance between lightness, robustness, and adaptability to all environments, from dawn to dusk.
Mission and philosophy
Helinox's mission is clear: to provide comfort, everywhere. Its slogan, "At Home, Anywhere," perfectly sums up this desire to erase the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Whether hiking, at a festival, or on an urban rooftop, Helinox products are designed to be easily transportable, lightweight, durable, and intuitive to use. The brand appeals to both outdoor enthusiasts and city dwellers seeking functional design.
A unique technical expertise
What sets Helinox apart is its technological excellence. All of its products rely on the DAC TH72M aluminum alloy, known for its strength and lightness. This material, stemming from decades of innovation in the outdoor sector, enables the brand to offer furniture that is resistant to extreme conditions while remaining incredibly light. High-strength nylon connectors and simple yet effective assembly systems are integral to the Helinox signature.
A sustainable brand, award-winning and essential in the outdoor sector
Helinox stands out for its strong commitment to sustainability, using recycled materials, Bluesign® certified textiles, and an eco-responsible anodizing process. Designed to last, its products are repairable and come with a five-year warranty, embodying the philosophy "Buy Quality, Buy Once." Among its iconic creations, the Chair One has paved the way for a new category of portable furniture. Other models like the ultra-light Chair Zero or the more comfortable Sunset Chair complete an innovative range designed for all uses. This technical and aesthetic excellence has earned Helinox numerous international awards (Red Dot, ISPO, Outdoor Industry Awards) and solid recognition in outdoor circles as well as among a broader audience seeking functional and responsible design.

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The legacy of Helinox through these collaborations
Limited edition “Tom Sachs J.Chair by Helinox” created in collaboration with Tom Sachs - June 2025

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Sunset Chair “psychedelic” created in collaboration with Stüssy - June 2021

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The EQUIPMENT™ collection by Off‑White x POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF), designed by Virgil Abloh since 2020, includes 12 pieces combining utility clothing, accessories, and furniture. Among the standout pieces, Helinox offers a portable Sunset chair and a Table One Hard Top Large adorned with the "fig leaf" pattern - November 2022

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Sunset Chair, a Tactical Field Office, and a Royal Box Shade that all feature the Camo Tide print from Carhartt WIP - June 2022

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Helinox celebrates the opening of its Helinox Creative Center in Paris by launching a third collaboration with the famous streetwear project fragment design - June 2024

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The Folding Chair Two in collaboration with And Wander combines innovation and aesthetics - March 2023

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Over the years, several collaborations with Nike ACG have emerged, some exclusive to Japan, such as the one from 2020 - May 2018 (Right) / September 2020 (Left)

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