Armchairs
Ayana
Naoto Fukasawa
Minimalist and innovative, the Ayana collection becomes a new chapter in the story that connects B&B Italia to Naoto Fukasawa. It sees wood as the protagonist, interpreted in an unusual way, witha pleasant oriental touch. If the depths and heights are a clear reference to the south-east Asian tradition, the backrest recalls a Swedish wall bar, an exercise equipment turned into a load-bearing element. Thanks to this solution, the elements of the Ayana collection can be enjoyed and appreciated at 360 degrees, discovering on each side a new elegant interplay of intersections and proportions. Two and three seat sofas and the armchair have armrests at different heights. The armchair armrest is higher to guarantee a more ergonomic seat. The sofa armrest, which is lower, can be combined with a cushion that is easy to be fastened and removed, and helps to lie down more comfortably if necessary. The upholstery of this collection stands out for the individual cushions, all covered with waterproof fabrics. Ayana’s warm minimalism is completed with a chair, a dining table and a low table. The dining chair recalls the stylistic features of the other seats, for a perfect family feeling, with the structure in natural teak wood and two generously padded cushions covered in fabric. The table stands out for its oval top in serpentine, a typical stone of the Alps. The supporting structure in natural teak appears light but is extremely robust, able to resist weather and support the heavy top. Even the coffee table has a round section structure in natural teak, with a top in serpentine. Its broad dimensions allow to create a pleasant convivial atmosphere in outdoor settings. Ayana is a project with a green soul. The teak used to make the structures is FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council) and all the materials that make up the various elements of the series, at the end of the product’s life cycle, can be separated and disposed of with respect for the environment.
Bay
Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien
Bay is a sculptural, monolithic collection of braided outdoor furnishings. Enveloping braided volumes are combined with padded rock-like seats and soft cushions that reflect the elegance, comfort and refinement of B&B Italia’s indoor products. Sensually shaped, their double braiding creates air pockets that grant transparency and lightness to the collection.
Finishes:
Fabric in Lesia Blue Royal
Tortora Interlacing Frame Finish
Borea
Piero Lissoni
The Borea armchair with striking proportions and the Borea small armchair, forming part of a collection of outdoor seats, tables and small tables, stands out for its tubular metal frame featuring a fluid, continuous design, without joints or interruptions, and attractive feet. The metal bending and curving processes used exploit techniques typically used in the aeronautical sector and transport them into the world of outdoor furniture, giving life to a product with an unmistakable style.
Finishes:
Clay Painted Finish
Cushions:
Fabric in Aliseo Cream White
Canasta
Patricia Urquiola
Vienna straw, with its geometric decorative pattern, is the inspiration behind Canasta, the Spanish term for basket. Enlarged to macro proportions, the design is applied to armchairs with a striking effect, available with a high or low backrest. Both are characterised by polyethylene fibre ribbons woven onto a powder-coated aluminium frame. Classic in style but with a contemporary sense of plasticity, Canasta is a hyper-decorative collection, ideal for use at the edge of a swimming pool or in a luxuriant garden. In addition to armchairs, the family also includes sofas, tables, small tables, and other furnishings.
Canasta ’13
Patricia Urquiola
Canasta ’13 by Patricia Urquiola is given a tortora melange makeover with the new polyethylene fibre, creating an interlacing that evokes the designer’s Crinoline collection. The sofas, armchairs and small armchairs all feature new fabrics and are accompanied by small tables that harmonise with the new colours.
Charles Outdoor
Antonio Citterio
The Charles Outdoor armchair, part of the homonymous series of outdoor seating, maintains the characteristics that have made the Charles indoor seating system a classic with a decidedly contemporary taste. Indeed, the system features the same slim frame, flexibility and signature design of the inverted “L” shaped feet. With its rigorous, timeless aesthetic, it stands out for its surface created by an open interlacing polypropylene ribbon.
Crinoline
Patricia Urquiola
With its enveloping, feminine lines, Crinoline is a series of outdoor seats whose very name echoes romantic nineteenth-century ladies’ skirts. The armchair with a high backrest is characterised by a wide hollow base, also echoed in the seat and in the curvature of the back. It comes in two versions: with a polyethylene fibre interlacing or in two colours of abaca for base and seat. The backrest of high armchair is made even more precious and romantic by a floral interlacing motif. The small armchair is characterised by a curved double shell silhouette with polyethylene fibre interlacing. The seat cushion is upholstered in a wide range of outdoor fabrics. The Crinoline series also includes small armchairs, chairs and stools.
Finishes:
Tortora Interlacing Finish
Cushions in Lola White
Erica
Antonio Citterio
The Erica ’19 outdoor armchair features a technological blend of extruded and die-cast aluminium. Its lightness and design, ensuring ergonomic comfort and durability for outdoor use, make it the ideal choice for both public and residential settings. The refined shades of the frame and interlacing are complemented by a vast range of cushion covers, in an array of tones and designs, all co-ordinating with each other.
Finishes:
Tortora Interlacing Finish
Cushions:
Fabric in Elisir Green/Turquoise
Fabric in Ermitage Green
Fat-Sofa Outdoor
Patricia Urquiola
The rounded, soft and sinuous shapes of the Fat-Sofa seating system are the base for the new outdoor version , characterized by a brand new interlacing design. Its fully padded seat is accompanied by a metal frame backrest that supports the original weave, creating a special play of fullness and emptiness. The large weave pattern, made of tortora coloured twisted polyethylene fibres, makes the design unique, respecting the designer’s idea of lightness, transparency and puts the furnishings in an open “dialogue” with the surrounding environment. Fat-Sofa Outdoor consists of six types, ranging from two height variants of the armchair, from the linear sofa to a large relax island, to a range of different sizes of ottomans.
Gio
Antonio Citterio
Gio, designed by Antonio Citterio, is the new series with a contemporary classic accent dedicated to living in the open air. A complete range of sofas, end units, chaise longue, sunbeds, armchairs, chairs, tables and complements which have been developed from solid teak structures with a special antique grey finish, which gives the wood a particular lived-in aspect and silver-grey reflective quality. To ensure a better insulation from the weather, all the padded elements have a polyester cover with waterproof treatment, and the fabrics are certified for resistance to weathering, UV rays, chlorine and sea spray.
Husk Outdoor
Patricia Urquiola
Comfort and eco-sustainability are the key words for describing the Husk Outdoor chairs. A collection that is a tribute to softness and an invitation to relax thanks to the generous extra soft cushions with a capitonné design.
Finishes:
Fabric in Saturno Light Grey
White Shell Finish
Base painted in Acid Green
Oh, it rains!
Philippe Starck
The very first collaboration between B&B Italia and Philippe Starck leads to the birth of a sofa and an armchair, both with impressive dimensions and a highly scenographic presence, that surprisingly combine an unusual shape and an unexpected function, with a name that really attracts attention. Oh, it rains! is a piece of considerable impact, destined to last over time and to be talked about, but also to be used in the most unexpected ways and contexts. Philippe Starck started his research for this project by going back to the origins of outdoor furniture, that of nomads and soldiers: desert tents and field equipment, colonial colors and very light materials, essential shapes with functions connected with rapid action. We notice Oh, it rains! right away for its large backrest. It isn’t a simple decorative element, though. It acts like a wall or a partition to create an intimate and private setting, and, when necessary, it folds down on top of the seat and – voilà – the seat and cushions are covered and protected. Colours and materials go hand in hand with the initial concept and the collection introduces colonial shades and raffia-effect waterproof fabrics. The backrest is proposed as a surface to be personalized through the choice and combination of fabrics. The collection is enhanced by optional cushions that guarantee extra comfort and a dynamic look to this large object, suitable for private settings and also for outdoor areas in hotels and lounge. From a technical standpoint, the backrest is made with a double layer of water-repellent fabric, which makes it 100% waterproof. For this reason Oh, it rains! can be covered with any type of outdoor fabric present in the B&B Italia collection. It is also possible to choose the version with a side table integrated into the structure, available in natural teak wood or Mediterranean stone.
Ray Outdoor Fabric
Antonio Citterio
After their success indoors, the Ray seating system by Antonio Citterio now include two new outdoor versions , namely the “Natural” and “Fabric” collections of seats, which stand out for their new braidings and materials. Ray Outdoor Fabric features an interlacing ribbon pattern, created using polypropylene fibre that are resistant to UV rays and weathering. The range of colours, particularly suitable for outdoor environments, varies from turquoise to blue and from acid green to tortora through to bright bordeaux. Ray Outdoor Fabric is available with extruded aluminium feet or teakwood base. The “Natural” and “Fabric” collections consist of sofas available in two depths as well as modular elements such as terminal elements or chaise longue and armchairs. The sunbed with wheels only features in the “Fabric” collection.
Ray Outdoor Natural
Antonio Citterio
After their success indoors, the Ray seats by Antonio Citterio now include two new outdoor versions, namely the “Natural” and “Fabric” collections of seats. Ray Outdoor Natural features an interlacing rope pattern reminiscent of Manila hemp, in perfect harmony with nature, and is created with textilene, making it perfect for outdoor use. Ray Outdoor Natural is available with an extruded aluminium feet or teakwood base. The “Natural” and “Fabric” collections consist of sofas available in two depths as well as modular elements such as terminal elements, chaise longue and armchair.