Ethimo
Italian outdoor furniture from Lazio: teak, aluminium and woven rope collections shaped by a roster of named designers, read for the US buyer.
A design house rooted in Lazio.
Ethimo was founded in 2009 by Carlo Confidati, whose family also established the Centro Botanico Moutan – a 15-hectare botanical park near Vitorchiano, Lazio that informs the brand's relationship with outdoor environments. The company is headquartered in Vitorchiano, in the province of Viterbo, and has held FSC Forest Stewardship Council certification since 2016.
Its catalogue is built around named-designer collections: Knit by Patrick Norguet, Esedra by Luca Nichetto, the Allaperto family by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, and Baia by Christophe Pillet. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
A selection of lines.
Knit
Patrick Norguet's teak-and-rope collection spanning dining chairs, lounge chairs and sofas, with woven rope across seat, arm and backrest.
Knit
Designed by Patrick NorguetKnit is Ethimo's flagship collection by Patrick Norguet. The structure is natural or pickled teak; woven rope covers the seat, arm and backrests, creating a consistent texture across the entire piece. The collection runs from dining chairs and armchairs to lounge chairs and sofas.
The teak-and-rope combination is built for outdoor use through all seasons. Pieces pair substantial proportions with a refined woven surface that references craft traditions while reading as contemporary outdoor furniture.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its outdoor work Ethimo uses natural and pickled teak, powder-coated aluminium, woven synthetic rope and synthetic fibre, and weatherproof upholstery fabrics. Teak appears throughout the catalogue; aluminium provides the structural frame on collections such as Esedra. The company has held FSC certification since 2016.
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Ethimo, answered.
Where is Ethimo made?
Ethimo is headquartered in Vitorchiano, in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, Italy. The company has held FSC Forest Stewardship Council certification since 2016.
When was Ethimo founded?
In 2009, by Carlo Confidati, whose family also runs the Centro Botanico Moutan botanical park near Vitorchiano.
What are Ethimo's signature collections?
Among the best known are Knit by Patrick Norguet, Esedra by Luca Nichetto, the Allaperto family by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, and Baia by Christophe Pillet.
Who designs for Ethimo?
Designers include Patrick Norguet, Luca Nichetto, Matteo Thun, Antonio Rodriguez and Christophe Pillet, alongside the in-house Ethimo Design Studio.
What is the Knit collection?
Knit is a teak-and-rope outdoor collection designed by Patrick Norguet. It spans dining and lounge pieces, with woven rope covering the seat, arm and backrests over a natural or pickled teak frame.
What is the Allaperto collection?
Allaperto is a large hospitality-oriented family by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, offered across multiple sub-lines including Urban, Mountain, Nautic, Veranda and Bistrò.
What materials does Ethimo use?
Natural and pickled teak, powder-coated aluminium, woven synthetic rope, synthetic fibre and weatherproof outdoor upholstery fabrics. The company has held FSC certification since 2016.
What is the Esedra collection?
Esedra is designed by Luca Nichetto. It combines aluminium, teak and synthetic fibre in a semicircular seating form inspired by classical architecture, running across lounge chairs, sofas and dining pieces.
Is Ethimo available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers; lead times vary by line and finish.
What is Ethimo's design style?
A naturalistic Italian aesthetic shaped by designer collaborations. Collections balance refined forms with outdoor-grade materials, with recurring use of teak, rope and woven fibre.
How should I care for Ethimo furniture?
Care depends on the material, teak, aluminium, rope or synthetic fibre; follow the maker's collection-specific guidance. Teak greys naturally outdoors if left untreated; oiling slows the process.
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