In the luxury nautical and contract sector, a strong trend is emerging towards original and bespoke solutions. This selection includes premium furniture, systems, and finishes, such as designer plates and switches, offering high-quality options with extensive customization possibilities. These innovative solutions promise durability and adapt with versatility to the diverse needs of the environments in which they are placed.
Luna (on cover) 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.
The Toa table by Pedrali is presented again surrounded by the Lamorisse armchairs by CMP Design, whose distinctive feature lies in the fluid contrast between the supporting structure, a frame with a sober shape, and the rich and welcoming cushion.
The recent Salinas collection by Talenti created by the duo Ludovica+Roberto Palomba – in a long-term relationship with the Umbria-based company – displays the most authentic aspects of a line of outdoor furnishings, conceived to be immersed in the panorama in a constant relationship. Every piece in the Salinas family, be it sofas, armchairs, benches, loungers, chairs, or tables, is crafted with natural or eco-sustainable materials, in order to minimize their environmental impact and ensure their longevity.
With Kilt by Marcello Ziliani, Ethimo complete their the lounge and dining collection with an outdoor bed dedicated to moments of outdoor relaxation. FSC certified teak is combined with natural rope worked by hand in a piece with simple lines and a contemporary design. The palette of natural colours emphasises the woven rope and the design of the frame. Resistant to the effects of weather, offering excellent performance in conditions of sun or rain, the Kilt outdoor bed measures 90 x 200 cm and can be completed with decorative cushions made from yarn-dyed hemp. The certified teak and natural fibre express the sustainable spirit of this piece.
Designed by Raffaello Galiotto, the chair has been inspired by the relaxing movement of ocean waves. This product for outdoor use completes the Net collection and is made from fully-recyclable fibreglass polypropylene and features handy clips for hanging towels. The lowered seat position together with the angle of the backrest favours ergonomic weight distribution and physical wellbeing.
PLH, having established a wealth of knowledge in both the technical and aesthetic field, offer customisable solutions for the luxury nautical sector. Among the collections of designer switches and back plates is Slim, a product that brings an extra touch of sophistication and functionality to interiors of maxi and mega yachts. With a thickness of just 4 mm and an excellent cost-benefit relationship, this electrical switch plate is the optimal choice for your electrics: original and enel design, Slim gives the environment a touch of stylish decorative understatement. The plate can be installed vertically but also oriented horizontally: unusual, asymmetric and aesthetically appealing.
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.
The Brezza range has been extended. The chair designed by Alessandro Stabile for S•CAB 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.
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 Yabu 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.
