by Francesca Guerini Rocco.
Inspired in part by the good weather, the releases at the Salone del Mobile 2023 have gone outdoors to comfortably furnish our spaces through a perfect combination of elegance and practicality.
With organic forms, minimalist features, warm and natural colors, and sustainable materials, the latest outdoor furniture proposals provide terraces and gardens with a delicate mood which highlights nature and envelops us in a soft embrace. To fully enjoy the outdoor space, there are convivial tables, comfy seats, rounded forms, no corners, earthy colors to warm up the atmosphere, and designer showers to cool us off when the sun shows up. To experience the outdoor space at 360°.
1 – NATURAL CONVIVIALITY
The Mimì table by My Your comes in recyclable aluminum and has a wooden top treated with a special ecological procedure which increases its durability. It is also available with a porcelain-stoneware and HPL top.
Mimì by My Your, design Moredesign, Ø 160/180x75h cm – myyour.eu
2 – 3D RECYCLING
Inspired by mesh weaving, the Knotty bench by The New Raw comes in a special 3D fabric obtained from plastic waste which creates a permeable and self-bearing structure. It is available in three shapes and sizes and two colors: mint and peach.
Knotty by The New Raw, design Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki, 150x80x27h cm; cm 150x60x40h cm; 80x60x40h cm – thenewraw.org
3 – “STACKED” EFFECT
An interplay of joints and layers creates the sinuous line of Kasane by Gervasoni. The base has been made out of expanded polymer, the top in MDF, and both have been covered by a thin layer of clay. The collection also includes matching poufs.
Kasane di Gervasoni, Nendo design – gervasoni1882.com
4 – TAILORMADE SHADOWS
IThe Spanish brand Calma experiments with shadows thanks to the innovative mechanism of Om Wood which allows you to either open it completely or in part depending on your needs.
Ombrellone Om Wood di Calma, design by Andreu Carulla – calmaoutdoor.com
5 – OUTDOOR SPA
The Novo Inox shower by Guglielmi has a minimalist look and comes in stainless steel. Made for terraces and gardens, but also fit for interior bathrooms, it is hygienic, recyclable, and resistant to inclement weather (even in winter).
Novo Inox by Guglielmi – guglielmi.com
6 – ENVELOPING RELAXATION
The bean-shaped, enveloping, and reassuring Supermax Outdoor sofa by Flexform comes with a roll pillow and is the companion piece of a round armchair. Made to host two, it is perfect for creating a relaxing outdoor living room.
Supermax Outdoor di Flexform, design by Antonio Citterio – flexform.it
7 – COMPLETE PRIVACY
The Kiori screen by Paola Lenti has been designed to create a private, outdoor oasis. Its sassafras wood structure has a fixed covering which has been handwoven in Conwood, a material consisting of strips of Abonos elm heartwood coupled with a cork support, and it’s available in two heights.
Kiori by Paola Lenti – paolalenti.it
8 – ON THE BALCONY
A continuation of its indoor collection, the Casual Outdoor by Bene gets the most out of the terrace and balcony space with small sofas and tall tables, but also includes benches, lounge chairs, and traditional tables. Thanks to its modular design, all of the materials can be separated by type and recycled or discarded.
Casual Outdoor by Bene – bene.com
9 – ARTISANAL WEAVES
Soleil by Riflessi interprets woven style with flame- and water-repellant nautical rope which is available in six colors and handwoven by expert Italian artisans. The base comes in a powder-coated metallic rod and the upholstery in an outdoor fabric.
Soleil by Riflessi – riflessi.it
10 – AN ORIENTAL ATMOSPHERE
ELIE SAAB Maison experiments with inspirations from distant lands in the Ehden outdoor living room which was inspired by Lebanese atmospheres. To add some refined elegance, the woven metal structure evokes the sinuous movements of centuries-old tree branches.
Ehden by ELIE SAAB Maison – eliesaabmaison.com
11 – DESIGNER
The brand’s first outdoor collection has opted for furniture made out of teak and fabric. Terence by Armani Casa has a woven-effect relief engraving on the base and backrest and jacquard fabric upholstery which has been specifically designed for outdoor use with a pattern inspired by the design of the company’s Aida wallpaper.
Terence by Armani Casa, 260x100x93h cm – armani.com
In the cover image, this freely modular sofa is supported by a 316 stainless-steel structure which decorates the back of the backrest. Cosy Outdoor by MDF, design Francesco Rota – mdfitalia.com
