Poliform Ponte sofa outdoor
The Ponte outdoor sofa, part of Emmanuel Gallina’s Poliform collection of the same name, extends the nautical character of the series into a full communal seating form. The solid teak bridge like structure gives the piece its defining architectural quality, visual lightness and structural solidity present simultaneously in a composition that rewards close inspection. A woven rope backrest and deeply cushioned seat produce something as comfortable to use as it is arresting to look at.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
Drawing from the structural geometry of a vessel’s bridge, Gallina has built the Ponte collection around an honest relationship between material and form. The sofa’s teak frame expresses this directly, its crossing structure visible and intentional, offering the kind of engineered precision that positions the piece apart from the more heavily upholstered exterior seating typical of the category. Available in two widths, the sofa scales to different terrace configurations and pairs naturally with the Ponte armchair to form a complete garden arrangement.
Solid Teak Frame Construction
The sofa is built on a solid teak structure, the characteristic bridge like frame providing a clearly architectural presence across both available widths. Teak’s natural durability makes it particularly suited to exterior conditions, the timber maintaining its structural properties through extended exposure with only periodic maintenance required. The frame’s open geometry keeps the visual weight of the piece balanced against the generosity of its seat dimensions, the structure remaining legible and considered from every angle.
Twisted Rope Backrest
A twisted rope backrest spans the teak structure across the full width of the sofa, adding textural depth and material contrast while reinforcing Gallina’s nautical source of inspiration. Available in naturale or testa di moro, the rope finish coordinates with or contrasts the warm teak depending on the chosen configuration. The backrest construction preserves the collection’s characteristic visual openness, allowing light and air to move through the rear of the piece.
Cushioning & Removable Covers
Generous seat and back cushions are padded in recycled PET polyester with a polyurethane insert, delivering substantial comfort across both sofa widths. Pre-covering in polyester fibre with heat sealed stitching provides an additional layer of form retention. All cushion covers are produced in technical acrylic outdoor fabric, rated to the highest light fastness standards, and are fully removable for cleaning and storage between seasons.
Configuration Options
The Ponte outdoor sofa is available in two widths and the following configurations:
– Solid teak structure, twisted rope naturale backrest, removable cover in nashi 05 corda
– Solid teak structure, rope testa di moro backrest, removable cover in karif 05 moka, a warm earth tone
– Two-seat sofa (W172cm approx) and three-seat sofa (W232cm approx)
Perfect For
– Garden terraces requiring a centrepiece seating arrangement with a strong architectural identity
– Pairing with the Ponte armchair for a cohesive nautical-themed exterior scheme
– Coastal and lakeside properties where teak and rope materials read as entirely natural choices
– Poolside living areas combining deep cushion comfort with fully weather proof construction
– Contract and hospitality terraces where material quality and design provenance form part of the brief
– Those who favour natural materials and a clearly structural aesthetic in their exterior furniture
The Ponte sofa presents the full character of the collection in its most expansive form, a generous exterior seat where architectural structure and deep cushion comfort meet without compromise.
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