Orion Outdoor Sofa
Designed by Giampiero Tagliaferri for Minotti
Made in Italy
A modular outdoor seating system inspired by the constellations — architectural elegance composed and arranged to suit any open-air space, built to weather the seasons in style.
- Polygonal modules in endless configurations
- Low, generous seating with signature converging stitching
- Water-repellent construction with fully removable covers
- Slender steel feet for a light, suspended profile
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Overview
Orion Outdoor Sofa by Giampiero Tagliaferri for Minotti is a modular seating system conceived to be lived in outdoors with real compositional freedom. Layered volumes and gently inclined linear surfaces give it an elegant, contemporary presence in the landscape, evoking the configurations of a constellation — distinct elements arranged in patterns along orthogonal and oblique axes. Built from a rich repertoire of polygonal modules — rectangular, square, and trapezoidal — Orion can be composed and recomposed into ever-changing arrangements that settle as naturally into a private terrace as an open-air hospitality setting. The design balances geometric rigor with perceptual softness: the low, generous seating draws you into a direct connection with your surroundings, while slender steel feet lift the volumes just off the ground for a quiet sense of suspension, an idea drawn from the architecture of John Lautner.
Beneath its tailored good looks, Orion is built for the elements — marine-grade plywood, layered high-resilience foams, and water-repellent construction throughout, with covers that lift away cleanly for seasonal care.
Materials
- Structure in marine-grade plywood
- Structure padded in layered, high-resilience variable-density polyurethane foam (CFC-free), wrapped in water-repellent polyester-fibre quilting for comfort and lasting support
- Seat and armrest upholstery tailored with signature top-stitching that converges toward the center
- Backrest cushions in variable-density polyurethane foam, encased in water-repellent polyester-fibre quilting
- All cushions covered in water-repellent polyester fabric; all zippers and thread water-repellent and outdoor-rated
- Fully removable covers — backrests and armrests lift out via levers beneath the frame for easy cleaning, transport, and delivery
- Feet in tubular polished stainless steel or stainless steel varnished in polished Bronze, with black SEBS floor glides
- Optional rain cover available for every element
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About Minotti
Minotti is the embodiment of the “Made in Italy” moniker—timeless design, utmost quality, and a strong, recognizable identity. Established by Alberto Minotti in 1948 in the small town of Meda, Italy, the company started as a small-scale artisan workshop and has since developed into a global enterprise and one of the most well-respected furniture brands in the world.

