Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair
Exteta Armchair LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair

LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair

Made by Exteta

Designed by Paola Navone

Paola Navone's LPIDC01 Folding Director's Chair for Exteta returns to one of design's most recognizable archetypes, the director's chair, and asks what it might become when every element is reconsidered with care. The answer is a piece that folds flat for travel or storage yet carries none of the compromise that portability so often demands.

The frame is crafted from mahogany, a wood chosen for its natural resistance to the outdoors, its warmth of grain, and the structural confidence it lends to a chair whose joinery must open and close thousands of times without loosening. The seating and back panels are realized in Loro Piana Interiors fabrics, materials developed for performance in sun and salt air without sacrificing the hand and drape associated with the Italian mill's finest textiles.

  • Foldable mahogany frame suited to terrace, garden, and marine environments
  • Upholstered in Loro Piana Interiors performance fabrics
  • Designed by Paola Navone in collaboration with Exteta
  • Made to order with catalog availability through direct inquiry

Navone's sensibility has always favored objects that carry cultural memory while remaining entirely present. This chair does not merely reference leisure; it articulates it, in proportion, in material, and in the quiet pleasure of unfolding something built to last.

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Brand & Designer

Exteta
Sedia 1938

Exteta

Founded in 2006 in Brianza, Italy, Exteta specializes in bespoke indoor‑outdoor furniture shaped by Italian craftsmanship, refined materials and a fluid vision of contemporary living.
Paola Navone
Bassano Ceramic Watering Cans

Paola Navone

An Italian architect and designer known for eclectic, globally inspired work that blends craft, color, and a bold sense of freedom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes mahogany a good choice for outdoor furniture?

Mahogany is a dense, naturally oily hardwood with high resistance to moisture, swelling, and decay, making it well suited to exterior conditions including humid coastal environments. Its dimensional stability also means that folding joinery, which depends on precision tolerances, remains reliable over years of use.

Who is Paola Navone and what defines her design approach?

Paola Navone is an Italian architect and designer whose practice spans furniture, interiors, and objects across cultural boundaries. She is known for weaving references from craft traditions, vernacular design, and global material culture into pieces that feel both deeply familiar and distinctly original.

What is Exteta's focus as a furniture brand?

Exteta is an Italian brand devoted entirely to outdoor living, developing collections in which design rigor, material quality, and suitability for exterior environments are treated as equally important considerations. Their collaborations consistently pair recognized designers with premium material partners.

Are Loro Piana Interiors fabrics suitable for outdoor use?

Loro Piana Interiors develops performance textiles specifically engineered to withstand UV exposure, humidity, and the demands of outdoor environments, while preserving the refined hand and visual quality associated with the historic Italian mill. They are a common specification in high-end yacht and terrace projects.

Is the LPIDC01 available in different fabric options?

As a made-to-order piece, the LPIDC01 is typically available across the Loro Piana Interiors fabric offering. Specific colorways and material selections are best confirmed through direct inquiry, as options may vary by collection season.