Timeless Elegance – JANUS et Cie

Words by Chantelle Fausset
In Partnership with JANUS et Cie

JANUS et Cie has been a leader in luxury outdoor furnishings for 45 years, with products featured in locations around the globe. Bolstering its offering are exclusive collections by world-renowned designers such as Philippe Starck’s Serengeti, André Fu’s Rock Garden, Patricia Urquiola’s Anatra, Piero Lissoni‘s Gina and Orlando Diaz-Azcuy’s Savannah. Designed in-house, these award-winning lines of furniture honour the brand’s commitment to design excellence.

These five collections represent JANUS et Cie’s range, both in style and material options. They are crafted from materials such as premium teak, mesh, the proprietary JANUSfiber, powder-coated aluminium and woven ropes. The ranges also span options for lounging – including modular pieces – and dining.

Inspired by nature and the Tanzanian savanna after which it is named, Serengeti is a marriage of timeless elegance and refined natural elements.

JANUS et Cie enlisted award-winning designer and architect Philippe Starck to create an outdoor dining and lounge collection for their first partnership together: Serengeti. Inspired by nature and the Tanzanian savanna after which it is named, Serengeti is a marriage of timeless elegance and refined natural elements in stunning natural teak.

Another noteworthy collaboration is Rock Garden, a dynamic contemporary collection by Hong Kong-based architect and designer André Fu, featuring Driftwood-painted teak and handwoven JANUSfiber. Characterised by softly flowing curves and thoughtful, angular lines, the ensemble of dining and lounge pieces communicates serenity and balance.

The Gina collection brings an unabashed romanticism to contemporary living, mixing tactile materials and plush seating with practical durability.

Patricia Urquiola’s latest addition to the lounge and dining Anatra collection includes handwoven modular seating. Sophisticated and intricately designed, the lounge elements are constructed using soft and inviting textured braiding to create a harmonious weave.

Gina is the first collection from Piero Lissoni for JANUS et Cie. The extensive collection brings an unabashed romanticism to contemporary living, mixing tactile materials and plush seating with practical durability and modern silhouettes.

Sophisticated and inviting, Savannah features a signature oval back frame with metal mesh detail and clean architectural lines.

The Savannah collection by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, part of JANUS et Cie’s The Masters Aluminum Series, is inspired by Savannah, Georgia. Sophisticated and inviting, Savannah features a signature oval back frame with metal mesh detail and clean architectural lines, and pairs seamlessly with the other seven powder-coated aluminium collections in The Masters Aluminum Series.

The company’s namesake – the Roman god Janus, with one face looking forward and the other looking back – provides the foundation of a mission rooted in tradition, heritage and craft, yet is equally dedicated to innovative materials and progressive design. JANUS et Cie’s longevity and commitment to providing luxury outdoor furniture solutions has resulted in a trusted brand and reputation that serves residential, hospitality, commercial and marine clients around the world.