Garden & Design · Unopiù · Cosette Collection
There are pieces of furniture that redefine a gesture. The folding chair is one of the oldest forms of seating – and one of the most misunderstood. The Cosette Collection by Unopiù takes this form and rethinks it: with teak, aluminum, and technical textile fabric, with a precision that meets the premium segment.
Design Concept and Classification
Cosette is light. This is no given in the premium outdoor sector, where robustness is often equated with weight. The collection proves the opposite: A frame made of aluminum or teak, stretched with technical textile fabric, is weatherproof, durable, and yet effortlessly moved, folded, and stored.
The design language is clear and restrained. Cosette quotes the classic director's chair – a form that has been present in the architectural and film world for decades – and translates it into the context of high-quality outdoor furniture. The result is a piece of furniture that is formally clear without being intrusive.
Design and Form Language
The proportions of the Cosette Collection are designed for visibility – in a positive sense. The narrow frame, the stretched surface of the textile fabric, the visible construction: Everything is deliberately placed. No decorative excess, no hidden connections. The construction is the aesthetic.
In the choice of colors, the consistency of the design is evident: Aluminum in white or graphite gray, teak in its natural shade, textile fabric in natural white, brown, or dove gray. Four color combinations that all work – because they are based on the same formal principles.
Materials and Finish
Teak is one of the few woods suitable for permanent outdoor use. Its high oil content makes it resistant to moisture, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations. Over time, it develops a silver-gray patina – a sign of durability, not aging.
Aluminum complements the system as a lightweight, corrosion-resistant frame. Powder-coated in white or graphite gray, it is low-maintenance and shape-stable. The technical textile fabric (Textilene) is UV-resistant, quick-drying, and easy to care for – it retains its shape even after years outdoors.
The Furniture of the Cosette Collection
The Cosette Armchair is the centerpiece of the collection. Foldable, lightweight, in seven variants of aluminum or teak with textile fabric in natural white, brown, or dove gray. It is versatile – as a dining chair, lounge chair, or terrace chair – and can be stored compactly.
The Cosette Lounger complements the system for the relaxation and pool area. Foldable, adjustable in three positions, with a generous seat width. The teak frame combined with textile fabric in natural white, brown, or dove gray.
The Cosette Dining Table completes the system: extendable from 230 to 299 cm, made of solid teak. A table designed for everyday use that can be expanded when needed – without compromising on aesthetics.
Outdoor Use
Cosette is designed for terraces that are understood as living spaces. The lightness of the chairs allows for flexible placement – around a table, along a balustrade, by the pool. The extendable dining table creates a centerpiece that adapts to the situation.
The collection works just as well on natural stone as on wooden decking or concrete slabs. Its formal restraint makes it compatible with different architectural languages – from the Mediterranean villa to the contemporary townhouse.
Target Audience and Use
Cosette is aimed at users who do not understand outdoor furniture as a seasonal addition, but as a permanent part of their living environment. Foldability is not a compromise – it is an advantage for everyone who values flexibility and wants to use storage space efficiently.
Combination and Design
Cosette can be combined with other Unopiù collections based on teak or aluminum. The neutral color palette – natural white, brown, dove gray – harmonizes with natural materials such as linen, terracotta, and natural stone. Further information on aluminum and teak as outdoor materials can be found on our materials page.
You can find all variants and color combinations in the Cosette Collection.
Unopiù – Background and Context
Unopiù is an Italian company based in Tuscia, north of Rome, that has been developing high-quality outdoor furniture for the European market for decades. Cosette is exemplary of this approach: a classic form, reinterpreted with modern materials. You can find all Unopiù collections on the Unopiù brand page.
FAQ on the Cosette Collection
- Is the Cosette Collection weatherproof?
- Yes. Aluminum, teak, and Textilene are designed for year-round outdoor use. Teak develops a silver-gray patina over time.
- Can the Cosette Armchair be folded?
- Yes, the chair is foldable and can be stored compactly.
- In which color combinations is the collection available?
- Frame in white aluminum, graphite gray aluminum, or teak. Textile fabric in natural white, brown, or dove gray – a total of seven variants for the armchair.
- How large is the Cosette Dining Table when extended?
- The table is extendable from 230 cm to 299 cm and offers space for up to 10–12 people.
- Is the collection suitable for professional use?
- Yes. Cosette is designed for hotels, resorts, and hospitality areas and meets the requirements for durability and ease of care.
