Poliform Ponte armchair outdoor
The Ponte outdoor armchair, designed by Emmanuel Gallina for Poliform, draws its character directly from the nautical world, translating the structural logic of a boat’s bridge into a garden and terrace seat. The solid teak bridge like frame creates a pronounced architectural presence that reads simultaneously as light and solidly constructed. A twisted rope backrest and generously cushioned seat complete a composition that is as visually considered as it is practically resolved.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
Gallina’s source is explicitly nautical, the Ponte collection finding its visual language in the geometry of a vessel’s bridge, where structure and function read as a single unified form. The solid teak frame is architectural in its presence, the crossing members introducing a sense of engineered precision that sets the piece apart from more conventional exterior seating. A twisted rope backrest reinforces the maritime reference with material authenticity, while the overall composition maintains the quality of visual lightness Gallina identified as central to the collection’s identity.
Solid Teak Bridge Structure
The frame is constructed from solid teak, a naturally durable timber long established for exterior use, shaped into the characteristic bridge form that defines the Ponte collection. The crossing geometry creates visual openness while maintaining rigidity, allowing light to pass through the structure without compromising the armchair’s solidity. Teak’s inherent resistance to the effects of weather ensures the frame retains its structural properties and appearance through extended seasons of open air use.
Rope Backrest & Outdoor Cushioning
The backrest is formed from twisted rope, adding textural depth and material contrast to the teak structure while reinforcing Gallina’s nautical reference. Seat and back cushions are padded in recycled PET polyester with a polyurethane insert, providing generous comfort without excess visual weight. Cushion covers are produced in a technical acrylic outdoor fabric with a high light fastness rating and are fully removable for cleaning and seasonal storage.
Configuration Options
The Ponte outdoor armchair is available in the following structural and cover configurations:
– Solid teak structure, twisted rope naturale backrest, removable cover in nashi 05 corda, a warm natural tone
– Solid teak structure, rope testa di moro backrest, removable cover in karif 05 moka, a rich earth tone
Perfect For
– Terraced gardens and verandas where a clearly architectural exterior seat is required
– Coastal and waterside settings where honest natural materials and a nautical reference feel entirely in context
– Open air dining and entertaining areas combining structured design with a generous, relaxed seat
– Hospitality exteriors seeking a distinctive material-led composition from the Poliform outdoor collection
– Paired with the Ponte sofa to form a coordinated terrace or garden seating arrangement
– Those drawn to the textural contrast of twisted rope and warm teak in an exterior context
The Ponte armchair brings a considered architectural sensibility to the exterior, a piece where structural clarity and natural material honesty produce something genuinely individual.
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