Downtown Design
redazione 26/08/2024

Weaves of comfort

Soft fabrics meet ergonomic design: outdoor comfort reaches new heights

There is a desert inside the Arizona system (on cover) – its colours, its expanse, the nomadic vocation that accompanies it. In the same way the collection of furniture designed by Paola Navone for Baxter continues this feel by means of an agile structure that transforms a marked horizontality into an oasis of comfort and relaxation. Available in a double version for use outdoors, Arizona includes modules with backrests, loungers and poufs as well as side tables – elements that can be used separately or arranged in longitudinal compositions.

Jaanwar collection by Jaipur Rugs, design Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar - Photo © Hansraj Dochaniya

Jaanwar collection by Jaipur Rugs, design Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar – Photo © Hansraj Dochaniya

The Jaanwar collection by Jaipur Rugs is designed by Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar. Pictured is Drona, which recalls the dances of ancient rituals. From the designs – in intense blues, fiery reds and lush greens – mythical creatures seem to emerge from hidden landscapes. The yarn-wrapped edges add depth.

Onda & Vines by Rubelli, design Formafantasma

Onda & Vines by Rubelli, design Formafantasma

Among the Rubelli outdoor fabrics, Onda (left) is taken from a 17th century original kept in the textile archive of the Fondazione Rubelli: a geometric pattern with sinuous lines on a light background in all variants. Vines (right) is a texture created by an interweaving of raised threads, again on a neutral background. Both designed by Formafantasma, they are made with a solution-dyed polyester, fireproof, anti-UV and very resistant, and therefore suitable for intensive use.

Luna by Vondom, design Ramón Esteve

Luna by Vondom, design Ramón Esteve

Luna is a collection of outdoor furniture by Vondom, designed by Ramón Esteve who wanted to pay homage to iconic pieces by designers such as Verner Panton and Joe Colombo. Inspired by the innovative style of the time, Esteve has created a contemporary range that aims to reflect the same creativity. Luna uses innovative materials and bold forms to create functional pieces with soft lines and organic curves. A sturdy structure that resists wear in any environment contrasts with the lightness and softness that the large cushions bring to the pieces.

Esosoft outdoor by Cassina, design Antonio Citterio - Photo © Francesco Dolfo

Esosoft outdoor by Cassina, design Antonio Citterio – Photo © Francesco Dolfo

Aesthetics and comfort form the common thread that runs through the design of Ecosoft indoor and outdoor. The system designed by Antonio Citterio for Cassina has been reinvented for outdoor use and takes up the design of the original, in particular the emblematic exoskeleton of the base. The metal structure supports a shell in hand woven fibre, similar to a natural one, that ensures high levels of durability and resistance to scratches, heat and UV rays, as well as being particularly easy to clean. The basketry, which resembles wickerwork, is made with an elaborate weave that gives it an artisanal feel, ready to accommodate the soft cushions filled with recyclable materials.

Brezza by S•CAB, design Alessandro Stabile

Brezza by S•CAB, design Alessandro Stabile

The Brezza range by S•CAB has been extended. The chair designed by Alessandro Stabile has given rise to an entire collection that includes a lounge chair and two-seater sofa that take up the design of the original model. The recurring feature is the distinctive cushions that embrace and fix the frame – without the need for adhesives, buttons, zips or velcro, all in the name of sustainability. Attention to sustainability also emerges in the choice of fabrics made from recycled fibres, including two new versions that are made from post-consumer recycled materials combined with pre-consumer industrial waste material.

Sway by Molteni&C, design Yabu Pusherlberg

Sway by Molteni&C, design Yabu Pusherlberg

The art of weaving encounters the design expertise of Molteni&C, orchestrated by the creativity of Yalu Pushelberg. The result is the Sway outdoor system. Versatility, modularity and fluid forms are the identifying features of the new Sway collection, the first modular sofa system for outdoor use by Molteni&C. Designed by Yalu Pushelberg, Sway includes eleven modular elements, alongside poufs and assorted tables that go to complete this sophisticated setting for outdoor living. Equally rich is the combination of materials used in the system: a base in teak, back in aluminium softened by the woven flat polypropylene cords in a refined shade of ecru.

Muyu by Manutti, design Stephane De Winter

Muyu by Manutti, design Stephane De Winter

Twelve elements that together create a world of comfort and relaxed elegance: the Muyu collection, designed by Stephane De Winter for Manutti, focuses on the beauty of touch. The teak of the frames is combined with a range of upholstery fabrics for the upholstered elements, designed to be used in endless combinations. Light colors, fabrics with an opulent touch, generous proportions. And respect for the environment: teak comes exclusively from controlled plantations in Indonesia and Thailand.

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