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Milan Design Week 2025: Flexform redefines outdoor living with sculptural ease and refined modularity
As the world of design continues to blur the lines between indoors and out, few brands demonstrate the same level of quiet innovation and lasting sophistication as Flexform. At this year’s Milan Design Week, Flexform unveiled its newest outdoor novelties, reinforcing its belief that outdoor furniture should be every bit as elegant, comfortable, and architectural as its indoor counterpart.
The 2025 collection explores ideas of balance, textural contrast, and expressive restraint, all while maintaining Flexform’s signature aesthetic of relaxed luxury. Modular systems evolve into sculptural forms; materials are not just weather-resistant but beautifully crafted; and comfort is no longer a secondary concern in the world of Al Fresco living – it’s the starting point.
Below, we highlight the most notable Flexform outdoor introductions and what they reveal about changing the language of contemporary outdoor design.
Camelot Outdoor: industrial framework meets warm invitation
One of the standout introductions from Flexform’s 2025 outdoor line is the Camelot Outdoor sofa, a piece that speaks volumes through its careful contrasts. Borrowing the same visual language as its indoor namesake, Camelot pairs the structured rhythm of stainless-steel braces and a cylindrical iroko wood bar with the plush comfort of deep padded cushions.
This modular system takes an architectural approach to outdoor seating. The exposed frame serves as a sculptural outline for the generous volumes of the cushions. Each seating element is designed to be reconfigured, allowing homeowners and designers to adapt the system to various environments and lifestyles: terraces, garden lounges, poolside pavilions, or rooftop decks.
Yet what truly elevates Camelot is not just its modularity, it’s the material intelligence behind it. The iroko wood introduces a warm, natural tactility, while the stainless steel lends a subtle industrial edge. The cushions, wrapped in breathable, water-repellent fabric, resist the elements without sacrificing softness. This balance of durability and elegance is the essence of Flexform outdoors.
Oasis Collection: a language of curves and craft
As its name suggests, the Oasis collection creates a haven. Whether used in sprawling outdoor living setups or more intimate patio settings, Oasis pieces immediately signal comfort and invitation. Its sinuous design and tactile detailing introduce a softness to outdoor environments that are often dominated by rigid surfaces.
The family includes a full spectrum of seating and surface elements – sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, tables, and coffee tables – all unified by their sculptural silhouettes and masterful construction. The defining visual motif is the entirely hand-woven cord backrest, which winds around a tubular metal frame. The effect is striking: a harmony of craft and geometry that adds depth and personality to every piece.
Beyond its visual impact, the Oasis collection is also a triumph of versatility. Available in a rich palette of color combinations, it can adapt to a wide range of moods – earthy and organic, fresh and coastal, moody and dramatic. Whether it’s a serene garden setting or a contemporary rooftop escape, Oasis transforms the outdoors into a curated experience of comfort and style.
Calipso Cord Collection: the beauty of restraint
With the Calipso Cord family, Flexform explores minimalism in its most refined form. Every detail in these seating elements and daybeds feels considered yet understated. At first glance, the silhouette is spare – even reductive – but closer inspection reveals a poetic contrast between the simplicity of form and the complexity of execution.
The lightweight frame, made from epoxy powder-coated metal, gives structure and clarity to each piece. But it’s the hand-woven polypropylene cord – tight, consistent, and rich in texture – that provides the true character. It wraps the form in warmth and tactility while maintaining a crisp, tailored appearance.
Calipso Cord is especially well suited to contemporary outdoor spaces where a clean, architectural aesthetic is desired without sacrificing comfort. Its pared-back language allows it to coexist effortlessly with other elements from the Flexform Outdoor Collection, making it a designer’s favorite for mixing and layering.
Offered in multiple color combinations, this family of outdoor pieces proves that simplicity – when executed with integrity – can be the ultimate luxury.
A new era for outdoor spaces
What Flexform consistently demonstrates – and reaffirms in Milan Design Week 2025 – is that outdoor design is no longer a second thought. These are not merely “weather-resistant” furnishings. They are pieces conceived with the same attention to proportion, materiality, and emotional resonance as Flexform’s celebrated indoor line.
Across Camelot, Oasis, and Calipso Cord, three themes emerge: modular freedom, sculptural subtlety, and artisanal detail. Together, they define a new outdoor aesthetic, one that feels thoughtful, tactile, and in perfect dialogue with the natural environment.
Experience the collection firsthand
As an exclusive representative of Flexform in the UAE, OBEGI Home invites you to explore the outdoor collection at our showroom. Whether you’re designing a terrace, a pool deck, or a multi-functional outdoor living area, Flexform offers an elevated foundation for any vision.
Book your private consultation with our specialists to bring the refined pieces of Flexform’s outdoor collection into your home.
