A Luxe Materiality – Outdoor Furniture by JANUS et Cie

Outdoor furniture ought to be simultaneously pleasing to the eye as well as highly practical in order to withstand the elements. Hence, consideration of materiality is paramount when designing an outdoor space – an ethos that JANUS et Cie not only follows, but has driven for decades – combining luxury with high-quality materials and textiles to bring the latest in outdoor furniture innovation and style.

Luxury furniture brand JANUS et Cie has been making design-driven furnishings for the outdoors for the past 45 years. The company’s namesake—the Roman god JANUS, whose two faces look both forward and back—is the foundation of a mission rooted in tradition, heritage and craft, yet equally dedicated to innovative materials. As such, the brand’s range encompasses a wide breadth of materials, from proprietary options and textiles that work together in tandem to elevate the brand.

The range of proprietary materials available at JANUS et Cie exalts the brand’s offerings as they combine durability and quality with beautiful, aesthetic finishes.

The range of proprietary materials available at JANUS et Cie exalts the brand’s offerings as they combine durability and quality with beautiful, aesthetic finishes. For example, proprietary handwoven JANUSfiber is a recyclable, colourfast, UV-resistant, stain-resistant synthetic fibre that endures beautifully in a range of temperatures, as seen in the pairing of luxurious materials with a woven base in the Vino Dining Table Round.  Similarly, JANUScoat offers a seamless powder coat finish for all powder-coated aluminium and stainless steel products, used for the frames of the Amari Dining Armchair and the Knot Dining Armchair, while JANUSwood replicates natural wood but requires minimal maintenance, made from durable, UV-resistant modern polymer material engineered from virgin polystyrene.

Stones and fabrics also accompany the brand’s unique offerings. JANUSstone is an innovative combination of concrete and fibreglass for a lighter and more durable product than concrete. In terms of textiles, JANUS et Cie’s collection comprises over 250 fabrics that are equally bold and versatile, while innovations ensure the integrity of the fabric is retained.

All these materials and textiles have been deeply considered in order to be suited for outdoor environments

At the same time, other materials are also central to the brand’s enduring appeal. JANUS et Cie offers premium teak products that are beautiful, durable and will age naturally to a beautiful silver-grey patina when left untreated, as well as woven rope and a diverse mix of natural stone and ceramic for tabletops that imbue texture and luxe into any space.

All these materials and textiles have been deeply considered in order to be suited for outdoor environments. Expertly crafted to endure and withstand the elements, especially in high-traffic environments as well as in residential and commercial settings, JANUS et Cie’s range reveals the importance of investing in high-quality materials when choosing outdoor furnishings.

JANUS et Cie approaches outdoor furniture with a holistic approach – one that is grounded in an appreciation of durability and function, while still considering the power of a luxurious finish. The brand’s materials evoke a clear image of what is important when it comes to furniture design – able to complement any outdoor environment, whether it be the sea, the mountains or the desert.