The Ermelunden M17 Outdoor Dining Table from FDB Møbler is inspired by Børge Mogensen's 1965 garden furniture series, named after a forest near his home in Gentofte. Mogensen designed this stationary furniture with wide feet that prevent legs from sinking into grass, addressing a practical concern for outdoor use. This functional detail reflects his emphasis on furniture serving real needs rather than purely aesthetic purposes. Mogensen used the design in both his private garden in Gentofte and at his holiday home near Limfjorden in central Jutland, demonstrating his confidence in its long-term durability.