Description
The elegant, airy lines of the Sendai family of seats, designed by duo Inoda+Sveje, now evolve in their version for open-air spaces. Sendai Cord Outdoor is the result of an upholstered volume, reduced and stylised through the skilful use of cord in the colours Ecru, Burgundy or Dark Brown: a transparent silhouette that allows the eye to catch a glimpse of the object and that, thanks to its light aesthetic, creates a harmonious contrast when combined with bulkier seating systems. The 360° swivel base with return, a mechanism thoroughly tested for outdoor use, reflects the same stylistic principle as the indoor version, but in a natural teak finish.
Structure: In tubular stainless steel with exterior-grade polyester powder-coated, polished Bronze colour with anti-fingerprint finish, upholstered in polyester fibre treated with a flame-retardant additive that also ensures colourfastness to sunlight. The 6 mm cord comes in Ecru, Dark Brown and Burgundy colours. Seat in plywood, high-resilience open-cell polyurethane foam, upholstered in a water-repellent, non-slip coated fabric.
Cushions: Seat cushion in variable-density polyurethane foam and water-repellent, eco-friendly viscose fibre. Backrest cushion upholstery made from a mixture of viscoelastic chips and Rollo Fill® fibre - polyester microspheres - that performs a comfortable thermoregulation action. To provide greater protection from water and moisture for the padding, all the cushions are covered in water-repellent polyester fabric. All the accessories - hinges, yarn - are waterproof and therefore suitable for outdoor use. The seat and backrest cushions are joined by a zipper.
Covers: Seat and backrest cushion upholstery can be completely removed.
Base: In stainless steel, varnished polished Bronze colour with anti-fingerprint finish, with spokes – 12 mm thick – in solid teak with natural finish (Tectona Grandis - First European Quality). The base is available exclusively with 360° swivel movement with return. Bronze colour protective polyethylene glides.
Designer
Inoda+Sveje
Minotti and Inoda+Sveje met for the first time in 2021: the collaboration with the designer duo made up of Kyoko Inoda (Japan) and Nils Sveje (Denmark), that represents for Minotti an unprecedented choice, is rooted in the ineffable bond between the Orient and Scandinavia but, above all, in the brands inexhaustible pursuit of beauty and excellent workmanship. Inoda+Sveje design is characterised by a harmonious approach and incredible attention to shapes and proportions: the duo takes inspiration from the world of nature, which is expressed in the sophisticated details of its projects, in the soft lines and precious joints of cabinet making.
The projects designed by Inoda+Sveje for the 2022 Collection embody the traditional aesthetics and art of wood-sanding, typical of their respective countries of origin, and Minotti’s decades of upholstered furniture expertise.










