You can create a cocoon of cosiness or a flexible alfresco entertaining space with designer outdoor furniture.
The furniture you choose for your outdoor living space doesn’t just add style; it makes it comfortable, inviting and somewhere you will want to linger, either with good friends or on your own enjoying a few moments of precious peace. Quality and durability is important, so, too, superlative design … but the value of expert advice shouldn’t be overlooked. Cotswold InOut Furniture, founded in 1981, is an industry-leader with knowledgeable staff, excellent customer service and exclusive import arrangements with several highly regarded international brands.
One of these is Belgium-based Vincent Sheppard and here we showcase just some of the brand’s newest releases, including the luxurious Lento, Kodo and Leo collections as well as the Noa dining table and divinely-designed, easy-to-move LED Mora lanterns and Maya lamps.
The luxury of Lento
The Lento collection (“lento” is Italian for slow) was designed by Belgian designer Bertrand Lejoly and is all about enjoying la dolce vita while doing things that are important to you. The eye-catching outdoor pieces are characterised by a mix of natural teak, tactile polypropylene rope and comfortable cushions united in low-slung designs. While the overall feel is laid-back and relaxed, the prominently featured solid-teak legs and high woven-rope backs give the collection a rich and engaging personality. The anthracite-coloured rope and warm-toned teak of the lounges and chairs match perfectly with the Lento coffee and side tables, which feature a light-hued ceramic table top. So just sink into the comfortable chairs and disconnect in your own cocoon of cosiness.
Go modular with Kodo
In response to the ever-rising demand for customisable furniture, Vincent Sheppard has expanded its popular Kodo collection with the introduction of a modular range designed by Studio Segers. Ceramic, industrial aluminium and tactile rope play the lead roles throughout the range. These materials are weather-resistant and add a contemporary feel to the furniture while the soft, generous curves and rounded backs help to generate a warm and inviting atmosphere. In addition to offering modular flexibility, you can choose your preferred cushion fabric. The outdoor cushions are made of quick-dry foam, enabling you to enjoy your modular furniture again after a rain shower. Touch, feel and experience the delicate weave and snug cushions while enjoying a drink indoors or outdoors. The elegant Kodo modular range offers myriad possibilities for creating a perfectly designed lounge corner for any modern outdoor space.
Leo for all occasions
Afternoon tea, a deliciously refreshing cocktail or even a relaxing lunch in the summer sun: the Leo collection is fit for any outdoor occasion. The comfortable seating of the tub chair, the laid-back shape of the sofa and the playful weaving, which is used throughout the entire collection, turn it into a real eye-catcher. Leo combines a strong design with amazing seating comfort, perfect for lazy summer afternoons so you can sit back, relax and let Leo do the rest. The Leo dining table comes with an untreated natural teak top and aluminium frame. The wooden slats are of varying widths, which adds a playful edge to the outdoor table.
Dine out with Noa
Pure yet powerful. These words perfectly describe the Noa dining table. The broad slats of teak that form the circular table top and the elegant legs give your terrace, deck or poolside entertaining area a natural look but in a modern way. As teak is well-known for its exceptional strength and durability, this table is guaranteed to have a long and happy life. For big or small spaces, the Noa dining table is available in three sizes.
On the move with Mora
The Mora collection by Belgium’s Studio Segers consists of a variety of hand-woven lanterns, each producing a unique shadow play that adds a little magic to an outdoor space. Whether you use a lantern as a stand-alone piece or group several together, combining different sizes, the cordless Mora lantern will create a cosy ambience wherever it is placed. Thanks to the solar- or mains-rechargeable LED lighting unit, you can take Mora with you, wherever you go. The perfect way to suffuse your outdoor area in a warm, welcoming glow as the evening draws in, the lanterns are fashioned from polypropylene rope and powdercoated aluminium.
The warmth of Maya
The contemporary Maya lamp balances warm wood and black powdercoated aluminium. Maya’s body is carefully crafted with repurposed teak slats, which embrace a solar-powered LED module with a light sensor. Through the gaps in the wooden shell, the durable, beautifully designed lamp will cast a welcoming glow, creating a dreamy ambience in the blink of an eye. Available in two sizes, sustainability trumps with the Maya lamp, from its solar-powered LED light to its housing, which is handcrafted using Vincent Sheppard’s own teak off-cuts.
Quality and comfort
Vincent Sheppard has been designing and manufacturing indoor and outdoor furniture with exceptional seating comfort since 1992. The company is the worldwide market leader in renowned Lloyd Loom furniture, which is made with a technique that involves twisting Kraft paper around a metal wire and then weaving it into unique furniture pieces. Today, Vincent Sheppard furniture is exported to more than 40 countries.
By constantly challenging itself and its design aesthetics, the brand is able to present young, contemporary furniture collections that answer to all modern needs. They combine a clear focus on quality and comfort with craftsmanship and an age-old technique, and translate these ingredients into high-quality, long-lasting and appealing designs. With a wide variety of superior indoor as well as outdoor pieces, the brand is a favourite of many interior design aficionados.
You can view the full range of Vincent Sheppard collections on the Cotswold website or leisurely browse one of the company’s three well-appointed, beautifully styled furniture showrooms, which are located in New South Wales (Sydney and Mittagong) and Queensland (Brisbane).
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