Erica Outdoor Armchair
Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Made in Italy
Sophisticated outdoor seating that brings interior-quality design to al fresco living. The expertly engineered Erica Outdoor Armchair combines lightweight aluminum construction with organic polypropylene weaving, creating furniture that performs beautifully in mountain settings while maintaining resort-level elegance.
- Lightweight yet durable die-cast aluminum frame designed for outdoor conditions
- Organic polypropylene ribbon weaving adds textural warmth and flexible comfort
- Water-repellent cushions with recycled materials and decorative profile details
- Multiple size options, including high-back versions with integrated headrests
Overview
Erica Outdoor Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia masterfully bridges the sophistication of indoor furniture with the durability demands of outdoor living. This exceptional piece showcases Citterio’s expertise in creating furniture that transcends traditional boundaries, featuring a technological blend of extruded and die-cast aluminum construction that delivers both remarkable lightness and uncompromising strength. The signature polypropylene ribbon interlacing, engineered specifically for outdoor exposure, creates an organic texture that adds visual warmth while providing flexible, breathable comfort.
Available in multiple configurations, including versions with high backrests and integrated headrests, the Erica collection offers ergonomic seating solutions ideal for both intimate residential terraces and grand commercial hospitality settings. The refined color palette of white, dove gray, and anthracite frames can be paired with coordinating or contrasting interlacing, while plush seat cushions with decorative profile details complete the sophisticated outdoor experience.
Materials
- Frame Construction: Powder-coated die-cast and extruded aluminum for optimal strength-to-weight ratio
- Interlacing: High-tenacity polypropylene fiber ribbons with synthetic rubber threads, engineered for outdoor durability
- Cushion Core: Shaped polyurethane foam with recycled PET polyester fiber fill
- Cushion Covers: Water-repellent polyester fiber upholstery with decorative profile detailing
- Finish Options: Three coordinated color combinations – white frame with dove gray weaving, dove gray frame and weaving, or anthracite frame and weaving
- Weather Resistance: All materials specifically selected and treated for outdoor exposure and UV stability
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About B&B Italia
B&B Italia is one of the world’s foremost modern furniture companies, renowned for high-end designer furnishings. Founded in 1966 with the entrepreneurial vision of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, B&B Italia represents the extraordinary convergence of design and industry—the expression of contemporary culture.
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