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Shaped Entirely By Padding, Not A Frame Hidden Underneath

Shaped Entirely By Padding, Not A Frame Hidden Underneath

Most outdoor sofas rely on a visible structural frame with cushions added on top. Loop takes a different approach entirely: its sinuous, organic form is shaped purely through technical padding, with no visible frame at all.

A structure defined by padding alone

The three-seater sofa is freestanding, with its shape created entirely through technical padding rather than a hidden or visible frame — a genuinely unconventional construction method rather than a standard upholstered-over-frame design.

Designed as a "small social architecture"

The designer describes Loop as behaving like a small social architecture rather than a simple piece of furniture, intended for conversation and spontaneous gathering — a deliberate conceptual framing that shapes how the piece is meant to be used in space.

An open, borderless seating configuration

Loop's fluid, borderless design allows people to move around it, sit, approach or shift positions freely — a specific spatial quality rather than a fixed-orientation seating arrangement with a single "correct" way to sit.

Created through a named designer collaboration

The sofa was designed by Elena Salmistraro in collaboration with Ethimo, debuting ahead of Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 — a credited, documented design partnership rather than an anonymous in-house product.

Two distinct colour moods inspired by nature

The sofa is offered in earth-inspired tones recalling Mediterranean landscapes, alongside a contrasting sea-inspired palette — a deliberate, dual aesthetic direction rather than a single fixed colourway.

High-performance upholstery built for outdoor durability

The fabric options combine durability suited to exterior conditions with a soft, tactile hand-feel — a considered balance between weather resistance and comfort rather than prioritising one at the expense of the other.

Adapts across residential and hospitality settings

Loop is designed to suit both private residential gardens and hospitality or contract environments, where its sculptural presence helps define the character of the space — genuine versatility across very different use cases.

At a Glance

Who It Suits

This sofa suits anyone furnishing an outdoor space who wants a genuinely sculptural, conversation-piece seating solution rather than a conventional garden sofa. Its adaptability across residential gardens, terraces and hospitality venues also makes it a strong choice for design-led contract projects. Shop the Loop Garden Sofa at Archiproducts — **

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