Malvasia Riviera

A cozy, enveloping outdoor armchair that gently embraces you.

Service:
Product Design
Year:
2025
Client:
SCAB
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Malvasia Riviera is an outdoor armchair defined by its soft, enveloping embrace. A natural evolution of the original Malvasia chair, this version is designed to bring a sense of intimacy and comfort to open-air settings. It combines the essential lines of modern design with the warm, tactile presence of woven rope, creating a timeless piece that feels both elegant and approachable.

Unlike its predecessor, which explored the strict geometry of metal, Malvasia Riviera introduces a curved rope backrest that wraps around the structure like a gentle textile gesture. The braided weave softens the silhouette, embracing the curved tubular frame and adding a subtle play of light and shadow. Generously proportioned armrests and a padded seat with loose cushions invite the body to rest, offering instant comfort and an informal sense of ease.

The tone-on-tone mélange of the rope brings depth and versatility to the color palette, while the handcrafted weaving recalls the texture of fabric stirred by a summer breeze. Lightweight and refined, the armchair is built for contemporary outdoor living—ideal for terraces, gardens, patios, and coastal squares, where softness and durability meet in perfect balance.

Malvasia Riviera invites you to surrender to its welcoming form—a cocoon for moments of stillness and sociability alike. It is a design that celebrates the ritual of slowing down, wrapped in tactile beauty and thoughtful craftsmanship.