The last section of our luxury outdoor brands guide features the premier patio umbrella manufacturer and furniture designs from abstract to sophisticated.
Talenti – Sophisticated Italian garden furniture
Talenti interprets contemporary trends, engages internationally renowned designers and utilizes innovative materials and technologies. The result is furnishings that redraw the line between indoor charm and outdoor ease. Each piece in the Italian company’s product line is original, versatile, elegant and resistant to the elements. This holistic approach to design ensures that Talenti’s furniture can adapt to any environment with minimalist style and unparalleled performance.
The company blends diverse visions, cultures and sensibilities through collaborations with esteemed design names from across the globe. Over the years, notable designers such as Jean Philippe Nuel, Ramon Esteve, Ludovica Palomba and Roberto Palomba have redefined outdoor living through Talenti. United in their pursuit of high-quality, timeless appeal and ergonomic comfort, these designers continue to produce outdoor furniture collections that resonate across a broad spectrum of clientele. Talenti’s sophisticated all-weather furnishings grace posh residential estates, exclusive resorts, Michelin-rated restaurants and luxury yachts throughout Europe, the Americas and Middle East. Their products range from the intimate nautically-inspired lounge seating of the George collection to the sleek stylish lines of the alfresco dining set of the Moon line and everything in between.
Tuuci – Chic & luxurious umbrellas & shades
Tuuci is the premier manufacturer of luxury outdoor umbrellas, parasols and shades in the world. Its eco-friendly modern designs are innovative, memorable and chic. For over two decades, the company has developed stylish high-end shades that not only capture the imagination but withstand the demands of any environment too. They continually push the limits of refined design, and never settle for ideas that cannot withstand extreme conditions or require a sacrifice of form for function. Tucci frames are constructed from weather-resistant marine-grade materials: sustainable hardwood, fiberglass, aluminum and composites. Their upscale parasols and shades are available in a wide variety of colors and grades and can be found poolside at some of the most elegant resorts and clubs across the globe.
Umbrosa – Unique shade designs for contemporary outdoor settings
Umbrosa patio umbrellas and shade solutions are a blend of elegance, understated simplicity and ergonomic ease. Their flexible outdoor parasols and shade sails are inspired by plants and trees and designed with usability and durability in mind. The Belgian company integrates ingenious natural forms with the highest quality materials and the latest technology to produce its signature luxury umbrellas.
Their renowned international designers have taken traditional patio umbrellas and adapted them in innovative ways to the needs of modern outdoor spaces. Umbrosa’s modern shades distinguish themselves visually and functionally. The articulating arm and polyvalent capability of the amazing Paraflex collection exemplify this. So do the razor-thin profiles of Spectra or Eclipsum. Their high-end shades are long-lasting. They are carefully constructed of durable anodized aluminum and premium UV and weather-resistant materials and textiles. This durability and aesthetic grace enable Umbrosa umbrellas to be used in both upscale residential and commercial settings. Their shades currently adorn the terraces, decks and poolsides of the most beautiful resorts, restaurants and estates around
Unopiu – Elegant garden furniture, structures & shades
Italian exterior designer Unopiu conceives and creates elegant and functional furniture that is a fusion of indoor and outdoor styles. Their master artisans work with premium raw materials, selected for their ability to withstand extreme climatic conditions and apply innovative production techniques. The company not only uses FSC® certified teak but promotes sustainability through a reforestation collaboration with Treedom too. Products range from relaxing weatherproof garden dining and lounge furniture to romantic scrolled iron pergolas and gazebos. They also design patio umbrellas and shade sails.
Utopia’s refined C’est la Vie collection is reminiscent of classic sophisticated English furniture. Its broad slatted frame is constructed of polished mahogany with decorative stainless steel feet. The gloss finish and ample tufted upholstery give the modular seating and adjustable sunloungers unique nautical sophistication. C’est la Vie products have timeless style and innovative features designed by architect and interior designer Michele Bönan. Their lines include tables and chaises with extractable tabletops.
Vondom – Glamorous & artistic poolside lounge furniture
Vondom seeks to transform the simplest outdoor space into a harmonious blend of form, function and nature. They are at the vanguard of design for luxury indoor-outdoor furnishings. The company travels the globe in search of designers and architects who share their passion for shape and atmospheres of beauty. Vondom’s glamorous poolside collections of sunbeds, sectional sofas and loungers have fluid expressive lines, geometric shapes and captivating abstract minimalism. Their distinctive high-end outdoor furniture is an elegant artistic expression with innovative engineering and profound respect for the environment. Their designs are always infused with ergonomics, durability and recyclability. This helps them exceed the high expectations set for this expensive premium brand.
Weatherend – Timeless top-of-the-line outdoor estate furniture
This esteemed American manufacturer blends a century of landscape architecture experience with world-class yacht-building expertise. They produce the most elegant and durable outdoor estate furniture in the world. Weatherend utilizes state-of-the-art boatbuilding techniques to handcraft magnificently curved garden benches, outdoor chairs and patio dining tables that work in harmony with their environment. Their designer outdoor furniture is nearly impervious to the elements and minimizes the maintenance and upkeep required. This is partly due to mortise and tenon joints, reinforced with Gougeon marine epoxy and yacht finishes. Weatherend casual seating is a preferred choice of many universities, parks, hotels, resorts and commercial properties. These locations demand outdoor furniture that must stand up to constant use and exposure to nature.
While many of Weatherend’s customizable collections are imbued with a timeless traditional style, the company does infuse modern inspiration into some classic furniture pieces. For example, their chic award-winning Weatherondack Lounge Chair puts a fresh spin on the iconic Adirondack chair with graceful curves and proprietary minimalist design.
Zachary A Design – Functional art with refined durability
“Unexpectedly light. Unexpectedly functional.” This mantra perfectly encapsulates the artistic furnishings created by Chicago-based Zachary A Design. Each minimalist modern piece of furniture is hand cast using a unique blend of durable composites and concrete. Consequently, their natural and geometric forms are lightweight, strong and functional. These objects have the look and texture of heavy stone or concrete but are easy to install and re-position. The innovative functional art has integrated water drainage systems that allow them to be used outdoors in all seasons. Their timeless look makes them appealing additions indoors as well.
Zachary A Design’s industrial artisans combine the structured discipline of furniture design, casting and mold-making with the artistic freedom of sculpting and painting to develop innovative collections of all-weather, low-maintenance outdoor furnishings. Their iconic commercial-grade seating ranges from curved organic lounge chairs to block benches to angular sectional sofas in a variety of natural and colored finishes. The unique characteristics of the modern material allow Zachary A Design to fabricate narrow dining tables, slender bistro tables that resemble mid-century modern Tulip Tables and broad cocktail tables in an array of shapes. Like the enduring materials they resemble, these sculpted pieces will stand the test of time.
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