Outdoor Furniture, Lighting Collections More Luxurious Than Ever

MILAN — The concept of the home as a stark, modernist boundary from the outdoors was introduced by Le Corbusier, together with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand when they presented their revolutionary modern vision for the home at the 1929 Salon d’Automne. Fast forward to 2026 — it took a global pandemic to revolutionize that way of thinking. Humans are connecting with the outdoors again like never before. Without sacrificing on quality, those with a penchant for design are curating their natural spaces into sanctuaries of luxury pieces.

Here are some collections that embody these new luxury codes for the outdoors:

Joint Stone Dining Table by Massimo Castagna for Exteta

Founded in 2006 in the furniture heartland of Brianza, Italy, Exteta is at a prime example of the ultra-redefined outdoor movement, producing furnishings that are envisaged for outdoor environments but are just as magnificent indoors.

Pieces such as its Joint Stone Dining tables are made with luxury materials like Carrara marble and finishings like antiqued and glossed stainless steel. The brand’s collections include works from world-acclaimed designers like Massimo Castagna, Paola Navone, Studiopepe and Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, alongside re-editions of famous pieces by Franco Albini, Gae Aulenti, and Marco Zanuso.

Exteta also collaborates with prestigious names such as Loro Piana Interiors, Jacquemus and Riva Nautical Design, solidifying its position in luxury outdoor design. The brand specializes in sapele mahogany, a premium wood used for Venetian gondolas and Riva boats, finished through a meticulous multistep process for durability and elegance.

Maison Leleu

Maison Leleu’s Equinoxe collection unveiled in March marked its first outdoor furniture collection since the firm was founded by French designer Jules Leleu in 1910. His great-granddaughter Alexia has been propelling his legacy into the future with her own modern spin.

Comprising 10 models — chairs, armchairs, benches, tables, sun loungers and lighting — Equinoxe marks a new chapter. The outdoors is not uncharted territory for Leleu: As early as the 1930s, the company was involved in fitting out large transatlantic liners and working on iconic locations, where the furniture interacted with the architecture and landscape.

For each design, Alexia transposed her own decorative flair to the exterior with keen attention to detail and comfort.

“The invisible and demanding assembly work took more than two years to perfect. Each joint, each curve and each leg has been designed to combine structural strength with visual delicacy,” she explained.

Amalfi by Harbour

Harbour Bespoke is a premium outdoor furniture brand known for its craftsmanship and innovative designs, which started with Harbour, the brand founded by blacksmith Jim Condos in Sydney in 1976. The firm is now led by his sons, Harrison and Nicholas, who are known for their laid-back, elegant aesthetic and designs for major firms like RH. The firm’s Amalfi sofa is made using premium Italian fabric in a range of neutral tones on an extruded aluminum plinth base in Asteroid or Taupe. Used as a stand-alone or extended with other sectional sofa components, this contemporary style is ideal for indoor⁄outdoor living.

Igea by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana for Unopiù

Igea is the new outdoor furniture collection designed by Memphis founding member Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana for outdoor-native brand Unopiù. The name pays homage to the ancient Greek goddess of health and wellness, evoking an idea of balance, harmony and comfort. It’s a contemporary reinterpretation of classic wrought-iron outdoor furniture, complemented by exclusive textiles by Ralph Lauren.

The iron structure of the Igea armchair is designed to ensure stability, resistance to weather conditions, and an elegance that transcends trends. The treatment specifically developed for outdoor use guarantees durability, even in areas exposed to sunlight, salt air or humidity, making it the ideal iron armchair for refined gardens, pergolas and outdoor dining areas.

Bloom by Daaa Haus for Contardi Lighting

Milan-based multidisciplinary practice Daaa Haus sought to create a poetic experience for the outdoor extension of the home with Bloom for Contardi Lighting. Inspired by the delicate form of the calla lily, Bloom transcends purely technical lighting solutions to become a decorative element, adding elegance and charm even when turned off.

Each lamp, meant to be used in clusters, calls to mind spring blooms, blending seamlessly with background greenery.

Key to its innovation is the translucent silicone diffuser, which mimics the softness of flower petals and diffuses light to personalize any space — day or night.

The Aurora Portable Lamp by Nichetto for Barovier&Toso

Since appointing Venetian designer Luca Nichetto as its artistic director, Barovier&Toso, the Murano-based house known for its traditional chandeliers has opened up to the production of more retail-oriented products and objects. At Milan Design Week on Monday, the storied glass house will showcase Nichetto’s Profilo ceiling lamp the Aurora table lamp, which can be transported outdoors, and Etime, a cubic glass object conceived as a home accessory. There will be new table and floor versions of Agave by Spanish Italian duo García Cumini and vases by Studio Lani, founded by Nigerian Canadian designer Lani Adeoye; French designer Emmanuel Babled; Swedish designer Claesson Koivisto Rune, and Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa.

Cassina Novetrenta by Vico Magistretti

For Milan Design Week, Italian design house Cassina has revived Novetrenta by well-known designer Vico Magistretti, which was produced by the brand from 1966 to 1978. Plucked from its archive, the firm reinterpreted both the armchair and two-seater sofa for outdoor use. The Novetrenta Outdoor model embodies artisanship and timeless design, crafted in Cassina’s carpentry workshop. Featuring a solid iroko wood structure, it is available in a natural finish or an open-pore matte lacquered finish in Powder or China Red, highlighting the wood grain.

Aom by Jean-Marie Massaud for Arper

Italian design firm Arper is gearing up to showcase Aom by Jean-Marie Massaud. Aom is a collection of sustainable sofas and armchairs, designed as interlocking elements: a structure in expanded polypropylene, lightweight and durable, combined with a Breathair, a patented padding, a recyclable polyester elastomer that ensures advanced comfort and is characterized by elasticity, breathability and water resistance. Aom is designed for seamless indoor and outdoor use.

The Sestri Collection by Studio Klass for Snoc

Snoc, which was founded in Turkey in 2004, was born as an upscale outdoor design brand. During Milan Design Week, the firm will preview three collections: Alvo by Studio Rotolo, Sestri by Studio Klass and Véu by Zanini de Zanine. The Sestri Collection was inspired by the technical world of yachting. The material palette includes teak, a salute to the brand’s signature craftsmanship.