Manutti
Belgian luxury outdoor furniture: a fabric-driven design language in aluminium, teak and woven synthetic, read for the US buyer.
A material-first design house for the open air.
Manutti was founded in 2002 by Stéphane De Winter and is based in Deerlijk, Belgium. De Winter's background in textiles – his father ran a linen processing business – anchored the brand in a fabric-first philosophy from the outset. The catalogue runs across lounge, dining and daybed programmes in powder-coated aluminium and FSC-certified teak, with a library of performance fabrics that spans more than 80 colourways.
Manutti works with an international roster of designers including Metrica Design Studio (Milan), Koen Van Extergem, Lionel Doyen, Gerd Couckhuyt and Matthew Townsend, as well as Stéphane De Winter himself. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers in cities including Los Angeles, Miami and other major markets.
A selection of lines.
Flows
Metrica Design Studio's modular lounge system, pairing an aluminium frame with oval-leg detailing and handcrafted wood accents.
Flows
Designed by Metrica Design StudioFlows is Manutti's modular outdoor lounge programme, designed by the Milan-based Metrica Design Studio. Its signature element is the oval aluminium leg, which shifts in cross-section from the base upward, giving the frame a sculptural character distinct from standard extruded profiles. The collection combines that aluminium structure with handcrafted wood accents in finishes such as Flint Teak Natural and Black Teak Nero.
The range spans sectional sofas, lounge chairs, sun loungers, daybeds and coffee tables. The modular approach – corners, chaises and asymmetrical elements can be added or removed – allows the system to scale from a compact terrace layout to a large-format resort terrace.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its outdoor work Manutti uses powder-coated aluminium frames, FSC-certified and reclaimed teak, powder-coated stainless steel and woven synthetic fibre, combined with performance outdoor fabrics in acrylic, polyolefin and polyester. Cushion cores use quick-drying high-performance outdoor foam wrapped in a water-repelling interliner.
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Manutti, answered.
Where is Manutti made?
Manutti is designed and headquartered in Deerlijk, Belgium, where the brand was founded in 2002. Production partners vary by material and collection.
When was Manutti founded?
In 2002, by Stéphane De Winter, who brought a background in textiles and fabrics to a luxury outdoor furniture brief.
Who founded Manutti and why?
Stéphane De Winter, whose father ran a linen-processing business. He observed that buyers were investing in exterior spaces but relying on indoor furniture that lacked outdoor resilience, and founded Manutti to fill that gap.
What are Manutti's best-known collections?
Among the current catalogue: Flows and Nami for lounge, Yiko for teak-framed dining and lounge, Air for ceramic-top dining, and Torsa for tables. The brand runs a deep programme across sofas, dining, sun loungers and daybeds.
Who designs for Manutti?
Designers include Metrica Design Studio (Flows), Stéphane De Winter (Yiko, Torsa), Koen Van Extergem (Air), Gerd Couckhuyt (Elements), Lionel Doyen (San) and Matthew Townsend (Sunrise).
What materials does Manutti use?
Powder-coated aluminium is the primary frame material, alongside FSC-certified and reclaimed teak, powder-coated stainless steel and woven synthetic fibre. Fabrics are performance-grade acrylic, polyolefin or polyester, solution-dyed and UV-treated.
What is the Flows collection?
Flows is a modular lounge system designed by Metrica Design Studio. Its aluminium frame features oval legs with a distinctive section change, paired with handcrafted wood accents. It runs across sofas, lounge chairs, sun loungers and daybeds.
Is Manutti available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers in Los Angeles, Miami and other markets. Lead times vary by collection and finish.
Does Manutti supply hospitality and contract projects?
Yes. Manutti works with hotel, resort and restaurant clients and offers custom and contract programmes alongside its residential catalogue.
What outdoor fabric range does Manutti offer?
Manutti maintains a library of more than 80 performance fabric colourways in solution-dyed acrylic, polyolefin and polyester, each UV-stable, water-repellent and mould-resistant for outdoor use.
How should I care for Manutti aluminium furniture?
Powder-coated aluminium should be cleaned with mild soap and water; avoid abrasive cleaners. Teak greys naturally outdoors if left untreated; oiling slows the process. Follow the maker's collection-specific maintenance guidance for rope and fabric.
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