Paola Lenti – Colour, Craft, and the Joy of Living
Famed for her vibrant use of colour and bold material innovation, Paola Lenti has redefined how we live outdoors. Her collections bring a sense of lightness and optimism to both interior and exterior spaces – turning terraces, gardens and homes into harmonious, joyful environments.
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It is thanks to Paola Lenti that today’s outdoor furniture feels as though it were designed for the living room.
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A Pioneer in the World of Outdoor Luxury
Since its founding, Paola Lenti has transformed the way we perceive garden furniture. What once lived exclusively indoors now belongs equally outdoors – sofas, armchairs, poufs, rugs, and coffee tables that blend indoor aesthetics with outdoor durability.
The Italian brand, named after its founder and creative director, was among the first to blur the line between inside and out, setting a trend that is now standard in high-end outdoor living.
A Yarn That Tells a Story
The brand’s journey began in 1994 – not with furniture, but with a technical yarn Paola Lenti knew from her personal passion for climbing. Her first experiments resulted in rugs that quickly gained attention. One material in particular, the tubular knit “Chain Outdoor”, became a signature – now used across multiple collections as a defining element.
The Queen of Colours
Paola Lenti is affectionately known in the design world as the “Queen of Colours” – and with good reason. Her collections embrace a vibrant, expressive palette that few others dare to explore: aqua-blue lounge chairs, lime-green daybeds, sun-yellow poufs, and fuchsia rugs – all created with meticulous harmony and technical precision.
Her colour language is uplifting, unique, and unmistakably hers – whether in a coastal garden or a Milanese living room.
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Indoor and Outdoor – Without Boundaries
While most luxury brands start indoors and expand outward, Paola Lenti did the opposite. What began as an outdoor specialist has grown into a fully-fledged interior and exterior design universe.
Today, the company offers indoor sofas, dining tables, rugs and accessories, made from not only textiles but also wood, ceramics, metal, and glass – all designed to transition seamlessly between indoor and outdoor living.
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Where Tradition Meets Innovation – And Sustainability Becomes Tangible
At the core of the company is a commitment to authentic craftsmanship and progressive thinking. Traditional fibres like flax and hemp are woven together with high-performance technical yarns to create furniture that is both durable and sustainable.
This vision is shaped by the dual leadership of sisters Paola and Anna Lenti – with Paola responsible for design and product development, and Anna managing administration and global brand strategy. Their approach has earned the brand a respected international reputation, now over 30 years strong.
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PETRA EGETEMEIER“One of our favourite highlights at Salone del Mobile in Milan is always the Paola Lenti installation – where bestsellers and signature pieces meet new releases in lovingly curated displays. A festival of colour and, at the same time, a peaceful oasis in the midst of the design fair's buzz.”
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