Kettal at 60 | Six Decades of Timeless Outdoor Design
Kettal at 60 | Six Decades of Timeless Outdoor Design is a reflection on a brand that has helped redefine the way we experience outdoor living. Since its foundation in 1966, Kettal has grown from a small family business in Catalonia to one of the world’s most respected names in contemporary outdoor furniture. What began as a workshop producing aluminum camping gear soon evolved into a visionary brand crafting pieces that marry durability, aesthetic clarity, and design excellence. Over sixty years, Kettal has built a legacy rooted in innovation, collaboration, and a deeply held commitment to quality, expanding its reach to showrooms and projects in more than 80 countries today. Kettal at 60 | Six Decades of Timeless Outdoor Design tells you everything you need to know about it.
Loden Armchair | Designed by Vico Magistretti
At the intersection of mid-century modernism and contemporary reinterpretation sits the Loden Armchair, a piece whose origins stretch back beyond Kettal itself. Originally designed by an Italian master, Vico Magistretti in 1961 for Gavina, this armchair was reintroduced by Kettal as part of a revival of the Loden Collection.
With its lacquered wooden frame, inclined seat, and curved armrests, the Loden embodies a sublime simplicity: a balance between comfort and form. Its name and textile reference the iconic loden fabric, a dense yet refined material associated with understated sophistication in 20th-century European design.
Band Club Chair | Designed by Patricia Urquiola
Reflecting Kettal’s modern ethos of innovation, the Band Club Chair, designed by Patricia Urquiola, one of the most influential designers of her generation, embodies clarity. Born from an architectural deconstruction of traditional seating, the Band family rethinks lines and materials. Its rhythmic, angular shapes articulate the chair’s form, turning what could be purely functional into something sculptural and expressive. Built with aluminum or teak and paired with advanced outdoor fabrics, the Band Cub Chair strikes a balance between bold visual presence and relaxed comfort.
Kari Side Tables | Designed by Konstantin Grcic
The Kari Side Tables by Konstantin Grcic explore geometry as language.
Comprising a pair of tables united by a circular top but distinguished by contrasting bases, one cylindrical, the other pyramid-like, the Kari pieces demonstrate how simple forms can yield rich aesthetic dialogue. Their geometry draws inspiration from traditions and provides versatility, whether grouped together as a set or positioned individually to punctuate a terrace or lounge setting.
Sixty years is a testament to vision. As Kettal continues to shape the future of contemporary outdoor design, one question naturally arises:
What iconic pieces are you looking forward to seeing next?
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