The decorative use of weaving has a long and anciently charming history, rooted in the oldest crafts and significantly influencing contemporary design, particularly the most “avant-garde” ones, which have long been attentive to a holistic concept of “Human Well-being” that considers not only performance but also, and above all, concepts and perhaps even unconscious suggestions. The result is contemporary interpretations of past images. This is evident in the outdoor collection Patio, designed by Zanellato/Bortotto for Ethimo, where the central theme is the study and rediscovery of traditional weaves belonging to various cultures, gathered by the two designers during their travels around the world.
Patio is a lounge collection with enveloping forms, designed to embrace the body in a comforting hug. It evokes, in its name and specific arched weaving, the concept of Andalusian porticos or gardens. These traditional spaces, typical of Andalusian architecture, offer sheltered and relaxing environments, where the combination of shade and light creates a harmonious and refreshing interplay.
Andalusian porticos and courtyards, often enhanced by pools and fountains, represent an oasis of peace, inviting a deep connection with nature and moments of tranquility and reflection. An inviting place, serving as the junction between indoors and outdoors. The distinctive pattern, present in all the collection’s elements, recalls the art of weaving typical of the Eastern area—a tradition that is still used today to create baskets, trays, and everyday items.
Patio is a wide and complete collection, consisting of lounge and dining elements where traditional geometric patterns are reinterpreted as three-dimensional surfaces, especially evident in the seating where wide bands – crafted with a rope specifically for outdoor use that in texture resembles natural fiber – wrap around simple and compact teak frames, becoming looms for the weaving artisans.
The lounge proposal includes an armchair, three-seater sofa, daybed, and coffee table with enameled lava stone tops in mist or moss green colors. All items feature elegant weaving constructed on a light grey outdoor rope frame and a novel arched weave defined in a soft lagoon blue color. The cushions, with generous volumes and soft textures, traverse hues of sand and sea.
The Patio collection, in its lounge concept, is completed with a cozy hammock designed for outdoor relaxation. Complementing the lounge solutions are the dining ones, with round or oval tables and matching armchairs that echo the arched weaving of the other seats. The tabletops are crafted in Cipollino marble and vein-cut travertine.
