In 2006, Tectona produced its first piece in powder-coated aluminium, a reworking of the bench, originally in wrought iron, of the Directory style. The finesse and the equilibrium of the powder-coated aluminium structure, blue-grey or black, confer a delicate grace to the bench which went on to inspire the 1800 collection. The bench comes with a white Sunbrella seat cushion.
The 1800 collection is inspired by neo-classic French furniture that was in vogue during the period of the Directory (1795-1799). Rigorous contours are tempered by the curvature of the backrest and the nub motif at the intersections of the various aluminium elements. The blue-grey colour, created by Tectona specifically for this collection, imparts a soft and soothing gleam.
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