Complete guide to outdoor furniture materials

How to choose tables, chairs and accessories to enjoy the garden and terrace all year round

Choosing the right outdoor furniture means thinking not only about the design, but also about the materials. Resistance, maintenance and durability are decisive factors in transforming a garden, terrace or patio into welcoming and functional spaces. Knowing the characteristics of the main materials allows you to make informed choices and create environments that combine aesthetics and practicality.
Teak wood is one of the most popular materials for outdoor use. Elegant and warm, it is naturally resistant to humidity and atmospheric agents thanks to the oils it contains. Over time it tends to lighten to a gray patina, much loved in natural and contemporary contexts. Higold Milano outdoor furniture often uses teak in combination with other materials, creating a refined balance between tradition and modernity.
Another protagonist is aluminum. Lightweight, versatile and rust-resistant, it is ideal for tables, chairs and structures that need to be moved easily. Aluminium also allows you to create essential designs and thin lines, adapting well to both minimalist environments and more classic contexts. Higold uses it in many collections, enhancing it with fine finishes and details that enhance solidity without weighing down the shapes.
Alongside metals, technical outdoor fabrics play a fundamental role. Made to withstand sun, rain and wear, they are the perfect choice for cushions, upholstery and upholstered seats. Technological evolution has made these fabrics increasingly comfortable and pleasant to the touch, to the point of approaching the quality of indoor materials. This allows you to create real outdoor living rooms, without sacrificing the typical comfort of the interior.

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No less important are tempered glass or ceramic surfaces, which are mainly used for outdoor table tops. They offer ease of cleaning, resistance to scratches and temperature changes and help to give brightness to spaces. Combined with aluminum or wood frames, they add a contemporary and functional touch.
Finally, synthetic rattan is a valid alternative to natural rattan. Hand-woven, but made with fibers resistant to UV rays and rain, it allows you to recreate welcoming and sophisticated atmospheres, with minimal maintenance. Some outdoor design lines use it for seats and armchairs, combining it with technical cushions and metal structures.
In this variety of materials, the key is the right match. The Higold Milano outdoor furniture collections demonstrate how the combination of wood, metal and technical fabrics can give life to versatile solutions, designed to last and to dialogue with different architectural styles. Each material brings with it a precise language: warm and natural wood, minimal and light aluminum, technological and comfortable technical fabric.
Knowing the qualities of materials therefore means not only choosing resistant furniture, but also giving coherence and personality to the outdoor space. An approach that combines aesthetics and functionality, making the garden or terrace a true extension of the home, to be enjoyed all year round.

INFO/PHOTO COURTESY: Higold Milano

Chiara Mattavelli