Carlotta Outdoor Armchair
Made by Cassina
Designed by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Scarpa
Carlotta first appeared in 1967, shaped by Afra and Tobia Scarpa's gift for generous scale and unhurried authority. Where many chairs compete for attention, Carlotta composes itself, its broad seat and composed silhouette suggesting ease without informality.
Cassina's outdoor interpretation begins with a lightweight aluminum frame, finished to withstand prolonged sun and rain while preserving the quiet, considered presence of the original. An optional teak frame offers a warmer material register for those who prefer natural grain against open sky.
The cushions, upholstered in weather-resistant fabric, carry a depth and visual weight that reads as decidedly interior in character. That tension, between domestic comfort and open-air resilience, is exactly the point. Carlotta does not announce itself as an outdoor chair. It simply extends the interior outward, without apology or compromise.
- Reinterpretation of Afra and Tobia Scarpa's 1967 Carlotta design
- Lightweight aluminum frame, finished for outdoor exposure
- Optional natural teak frame
- Cushions in weather-resistant upholstery
- Suited to terraces, patios, and garden settings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the original Carlotta chair?
Carlotta was designed in 1967 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the Italian husband-and-wife duo celebrated for their ability to blend sculptural restraint with genuine domestic warmth. The Scarpas created some of the most enduring pieces in Cassina's twentieth-century canon.
What materials is the Carlotta Outdoor Armchair made from?
The primary frame is lightweight aluminum, engineered to resist prolonged exposure to sun and rain. A natural teak frame is also available as an alternative. Cushions are upholstered in weather-resistant fabric designed to maintain its appearance through extended outdoor use.
How does the outdoor version differ from the original Carlotta?
The outdoor edition preserves the proportions and composure of Afra and Tobia Scarpa's 1967 design while substituting materials suited to open-air conditions. Aluminum replaces wood for the primary structure, and the upholstery fabrics are specified for UV and moisture resistance, though the overall form and sensibility remain faithful to the original.
Is the Carlotta Outdoor Armchair suitable for covered terraces only?
The chair is engineered for general outdoor environments, including exposed terraces, patios, and garden settings. Both the aluminum frame finish and the weather-resistant upholstery are selected for durability in variable conditions, though as with any quality outdoor piece, covering or storing cushions during extended periods of harsh weather will prolong their appearance.
What is Cassina's relationship to the Scarpa archive?
Cassina has maintained a long and close relationship with the work of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, producing and stewarding several of their landmark designs. This continuity gives Cassina both the archival knowledge and the manufacturing authority to reinterpret those pieces with fidelity to the original design intent.
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