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ON THE
TERRACE

Patio, lounge and dining collection

A fascinating tale of weaving by Ethimo and Studio
Zanellato/Bortotto

thimo and Studio Zanellato/ brings to mind the art of weaving typical
Bortotto have designed Patio, a in the east. An ancient tradition, still
Enew line of outdoor furnishings today used to create baskets, trays and
that stand out for their creative use of everyday objects.
weaving teamed with the natural beauty “The Patio collection,” explains Studio
of teak. Zanellato/Bortotto, “stems from our
Patio is a lounge collection with passion for the variety of weaves and
welcoming shapes and a cocoon function, patterns discovered on our travels. We
conceived to hug the body in a comfortable designed a series of motifs as 3D surfaces
embrace. Its name and special arched that could be become the decoration and
weave recalls the traditional inner patios structure of a series of outdoor seating
so typical of Spanish architecture, where elements. The latter become true frames
porticoes and loggias housed the various in wood and teak into which skilled
rooms in the house, opening out onto craftsmen weave close patterns based on
the uncovered courtyard with pools and our suggestions, tests and inspirations,
fountains decorating the garden. gathered with this new project in mind
A welcoming place that brought the for Ethimo.”
indoors outside. Patio is a big complete collection, made
This particular pattern, which features up of lounge and dining elements.
on all the elements in the collection, The lounge range includes an armchair,

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