If I could only pick one piece of furniture for my outdoor space, I would choose a sofa. Why? Because a sofa is a place, where people can perch on, stretch out and take a nap. It symbolizes comfort and relaxation, not just for home, but also for any cozy places, like villas, resorts, cafes, bars and restaurants. Plus, a sofa is to alfresco living as the icing to the cake. A sensible investment in outdoor sofa furnishings is an essentially smart business decision.
So here goes a curated list of the successful and trustworthy Italian alfresco sofa manufacturers:
- RODA
- ETHIMO
- EMU
- TOMASSINI ARREDAMENTI
- MOHD
- COETS
Italian Outdoor Sofa Suppliers Recommended
RODA
Company Name: RODA
Type of Business: Outdoor Furniture Manufacturer
Year Established: 1991
Location: Gavirate, Varese, Italy
In 1991, Roberto Pompa, an energetic young man with far-reaching vision of outdoor living esthetic, founded RODA. Roberto managed to recruit quite a few brilliant designers, such as Rodolfo Dordoni, to integrate design, functionality and innovation for all RODA furniture. In 2005, RODA became exceptionally globally recognized by taking part in the Salone del Mobile in Milan for the first time. Now RODA is in its third decade when it is already a mature enterprise and manufacturer that is required to be responsible for the sustainable development of the industry and the environment. Therefore, its core value is more of the durability of the daily life products, and zero pollution to our planet.
The sofas by RODA are not merely positioned outdoor, but closely interacted with the external environment: the nature. They are extremely recognizable due to their strong personality that differentiates one from another.
Dandy is exceptional because it brings all the indoor leisure and comfort outdoor, a perfect choice to enhance your alfresco space with cozy textile and durable structure.
The best sellers in sofa collections/sofa items by RODA:
- Dandy collection
- Basket collection
- Eden collection
- Laze collection
ETHIMO
The best sellers in sofa collections/sofa items by Ethimo:
- Costiera collection
- Baia collection
- Venexia collection
- Calipso collection
EMU
Company Name: EMU
Type of Business: Contract & Home Outdoor Furniture Manufacturer
Year Established: 1951
Location: Terni, Umbria, Italy
EMU used roughly 20 years to get to the stage when it had accumulated fairly enough collections of the company’s greatest hits. One of them is the Rio armchair. Initially, it was classified as garden chair; then, two American operators showcased Rio in their warehouse advertising that it fit all environments. Since then, Rio became incredibly popular for many years.
However, there were two more important things happened in EMU’s growth process. One is its partnership with IKEA during 1980s and ‘90s, facilitating the project of large-scale automated production plant and global distribution. The other is the LVMH becoming a big shareholder of EMU in 2005, during which period the company started working with international major designers and successfully entered the market niche called “accessible luxury”.
EMU dedicates itself to working with and protecting metal. The Cannole seating system has a welded structure made up of steel tubes, with slim legs made of tubular steel. The collection consists of: Corner module sofa, linear module sofa, pouf, lounge chair and low table.
The best sellers in sofa collections/sofa items by EMU:
- Cannole collection
- Athena collection
- Carousel collection
- Dock collection
TOMASSINI ARREDAMENTI
Company Name: Tomassini Arredamenti
Type of Business: Contract & Residential Outdoor Furniture Supplier
Year Established: 1970s
Location: Terni, Umbria, Italy
Based in the center part of Terni, Italy, Tomassini Arredament was initially a small shop selling modern furniture, which soon became a reference point for citizens who wished to decorate their home with stylish furniture. It was long before Tomassini Arredament expanded to a brand new showroom and a carpentry workshop that made customizable furniture at the require of every single customer.
Tomassini Arredament is mover and shaker in its market—many innovative products are highly appealing. The Trampoline Love Bed is one of them. It recalls some playful childhood friends and those joyful memories. Of a shape like an island, it is also a love bed for couples that need some intimate cuddling time. Characterized by a stainless steel frame, decorative rope and three spacious back throw pillows padded with polyurethane foam, this seating is an excellent product to liven up your outdoor space, matching thick summer tree shade, and warm blue sky days.
The best sellers in sofa collections/sofa items by Tomassini Arredament:
- CASSINA Trampoline Love Bed
- B&B ITALIA Erica ’19 Outdoor Sofa
- TALENTI Frame Outdoor Sofa
- FLEXFORM Hamptons Outdoor Sofa
MOHD
Company Name: mohd
Type of Business: Luxury furniture Supplier and Design Service
Year Established: 1968
Location: Messina, Italy
Mohd is worldwide leading luxury furniture distributor and design company with over 50 years of experience. It is working with 400 brands, running 3 showrooms, delivering 20k furniture items every year. The mission of the company is to offer the best catalogue of international design, including the most valuable brands and the potential ones in near future. Apart form furniture, it also provide exclusive selection of lighting, kitenware, and other home accessories.
If you are looking for a concise sofa to enhance outdoor dining quality, take a look at this 473 Dine Out 2-Seater Sofa for Cassina brand at e-mohd. You can spend long moments of relaxation with the one you love with a few cocktails, or enjoy a good dinner with children or parents. If you are a contractor or restaurant owner, this can be put on the list of centerpieces.
The newest in sofa collections/sofa items by mohd:
- Imane Outdoor Sofa by Paolo Castelli
- Fat-Sofa Outdoor by B&B Italia
- Lisa Sofa Filo by S CAB Design
- Yves Sofa by Porada
COETS
Company Name: Coets
Type of Business: Commercial Outdoor Dining Furniture Manufacturer
Year Established: 2009
Location: Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
Coets bases in Lecong Town, which is well known for its historic and intensive furniture manufacture industry in China. We have been growing through thick and thin, from 2009 till now, from expanding the original factory size to 1,260 sq. m, to successfully landing the project of three major showrooms at the headquarter. We believe in the perseverance in rigorous standards in outdoor patio furniture, the continuous research and development in product design and technology, and the responsibility of protecting eco system as a qualified enterprise.
We have been concentrating on improving outdoor patio sofa design and quality from the very first day Coets established. Our in-house designers never stop comparing, testing, adjusting, and optimizing until they can find no flaws in the product idea. Our artisans are fully occupied at work, paying the best attention to every last detail, making sure there is no error in every step of the production process.
The sofa collection, Fairy, is one of our best sellers. It features the visual element of the champagne brushed aluminum tube-frame, and comfortable seating and cushions padded with high density sponge. It consists of: two armchair, one 2-seater sofa, and a coffee table. It has been so popular that later we also released Fairy-Modular Collection, providing more sensible and flexible choices for different business spacing and planning.
More sofa collections/sofa items by Coets:
- Fairy Modular
- Ashley Garden Sofa Modular
- Zoe Minimalist Alfresco Sofa
Conclusion
Italian furniture has a strong identity of made-in-Italy, being harmonious with nature and local culture, preserving essential traditions in the process of indoor & outdoor, residential & commercial furniture evolution.
Learning from these Italian furniture artisans and designers, Coets people are updating our own knowledge and skills to better fit in outdoor dining furniture competition worldwide. If you are interested in finding a trustworthy Chinese furniture business partner, or looking for any particular type of outdoor furniture made in China, please send us a message today!
