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Manutti Visit 2017: Air Collection

Our recent visit to Manutti's hub in Belgian offered a great appreciation of the raw materials used to create this exclusive outdoor range.

Air is a sleek and minimalist collection of Coffee Tables, Modular Sofas, Day Beds and Dining Table options. Exotic Iroko Wood becomes a key characteristic in the form of the stylish frame base feature on this collection. Derived from a range of wood finishes which also features Teak and Aged Teak, Manutti is part of a non-profit organisation called Trees4Trees which sources timber from ecological plantations using environmentally friendly forest management. 

As Pictured Above from Left to Right: The Manutti Air Outdoor Dining Table and Sofa with LED Lighting

Available in two sizes, the Air Dining Table is a relaxed design. We particularly like the earthy 340cm Quartz Ceramic top table option. Manutti ceramics are composed of a mixture of sand, clay and natural stone that have been rinsed, mixed and atomised into tiny particles.

These particles form a plate which is laid out in a 3mm layer and pressed with 180-ton pressure.  This is then backed in a tunnel oven at an extreme temperature and finally cooled for a few minutes with cold air turbines. To produce the end result, two of these plates are glued together forming a light and practically imperishable 7mm tabletop. Stylish for both indoors and outdoors.

Manutti's hard-wearing and sustainable materials create a deluxe range that merges harmoniously into any contemporary outdoor setting. 

Manutti Visit 2017: Luxurious Outdoor Sofas

Our sales and logistics teams recently visited Manutti's headquarters in Belgium.

Renowned for transposing luxurious indoor living outdoors, the team thoroughly enjoyed trialling contemporary statement pieces such as The Kumo and Zendo Modular Sofas alongside learning the more in-depth technical aspects of this luxury outdoor brand.

Presenting a relaxed al-fresco lounge experience, Manutti's tranquil designs feature sumptuous 'Quick Dry' foam filled cushions, composed of a special honeycomb structure designed to dry quicker than high resilience foam by allowing water to run through three times faster.

Specifically developed for outdoor usage, Manutti's broad range of all-weather fabrics offer an extra protective barrier. Each cushion is lined with a synthetic technical material similar to that of wet-suits. Such fabrics are principally water-repellent and  UV-resistant, ensuring they will not fade under sunlight.

As Pictured Above from Left to Right: The Manutti Kumo Sofa and Mood Coffee Table

A hidden section of the outer fabric is finished with Batyline, a loosely woven netting made of UV-resistant, mass-coloured PVC fibre. This section is nestled either underneath or behind the cushion, enabling the foam inside to breath and any water absorbed by the furniture to drain out of the bottom. 

Like all Manutti designs, the stylish angular anodised aluminium frame of the Zendo Collection is composed to withstand extreme temperatures of 30-70 degrees Celsius and is highly durable when situated near the sea, swimming pools or highly industrial areas.

Inspired by the Japanese word for cloud, Kumo's striking looping aluminium arms and backrests are made in keeping with its comforting and soft appeal; reinforced with steel which enables the sitter to perch with ease. The Powder Coated Aluminium finish is also a key material used on the exterior of high-end sports cards such as Jaguar and Porsche, proving easy to clean and maintain.

This commitment to technically advanced, high-quality finishes demonstrate why Manutti's luxurious outdoor concepts are guaranteed to be appreciated for years to come.

Get Wire Inspired

Merging minimal lines with graphic detailing, wire inspired accent is becoming increasingly popular throughout the home. Steel framed chairs can be used accordingly to characterise dining areas whilst adding a distinct touch of style.

As its bold namesake suggests the Freak Chair from the New  Bontempi Casa 2017 Collection boasts an eye-catching and unusual solid wire structure. Comparable to conventional upholstered chairs, this durable finish can be easily transposed between both al fresco and indoor dining environments. Despite its firm appearance, a compromise on comfort is not necessary due to a supple removable seat cushion. 

As Pictured Above From Left to Right: The Bontempi Casa Freak Dining Chair

This particular feature enriches Freak's creative factor allowing for the option to change colour schemes and experiment with adventurous cushioned textures or patterns. Available in a range of rich coloured frame finishes or Shiny Gold, Silver or Glossy Black which all distinctly allude to the art deco feel that graces the new Bontempi collection.

Upholding the strong monochromatic essence of this era, this striking style of chair will ideally complement current black colour trends. Enliven your space with a striking linear element.

Foscarini: Art and Lighting Design Collide

Lime Modern Living are excited to announce the addition of the contemporary lighting brand Foscarini to our product range.

Established in Venice in 1981, this award winning Italian brand have successfully crafted a cutting edge aesthetic through conceptually driven designs and experimentation of unconventional materials.

Outcomes derived both in-house and in collaboration with world-renowned designers have produced a unique collective where art and lighting design freely collide. The all encompassing fluid design of the Anisha Table Lamp demonstrates a mesmeric display both on and off, the intended focus on the absence of space is intensified by the incorporated lighting feature which acts to define this emptiness when illuminated.

Pictured from Left to Right: Foscarini Anisha Table Lamp and Aplomb Suspension Light

The Aplomb collection curiously celebrates the unconventional beauty of concrete, successfully redirecting our focus onto the highly textured allure of a typically rough and highly industrial medium. Available as a floor lamp, wall or suspension light this range offers a unique exploration into the creative possibilities that such unconventional materials can offer. Available in original grey, brown or a warm white, the Aplomb is the epitome of industrial trends we have seen dominate interior spaces.