Here are **20 Questions & Answers** about **Nardi furniture**, the Italian brand (Nardi S.p.A.) specializing in high-quality outdoor and garden furniture:
1. **What is Nardi furniture?**
Nardi is an Italian company (Nardi S.p.A.) that designs and manufactures premium outdoor furniture, including chairs, tables, sunloungers, sofas, stools, and accessories, primarily using resin materials for gardens, patios, poolsides, and contract/hospitality settings.
2. **Where is Nardi furniture made?**
Nardi furniture is **Made in Italy**, produced in Chiampo, province of Vicenza, with a focus on a zero-kilometer production chain and local manufacturing.
3. **When was Nardi founded?**
Nardi was founded in 1990 by the Nardi family (though some sources note roots in outdoor resin production evolving over decades, with over 30 years of experience by the 2020s).
4. **What materials does Nardi use for its furniture?**
Primarily high-quality polypropylene resin (often fiberglass-reinforced), combined with aluminum, synthetic fabrics, upholstery, glass, and post-consumer recycled plastic in newer collections. All materials are weather-resistant, UV-resistant, non-toxic, anti-static, and fully recyclable.
5. **Is Nardi furniture suitable for outdoor use in all weather?**
Yes — it's engineered to withstand rain, sun, extreme temperatures, salt air, and harsh conditions while retaining color and appearance for years, making it ideal for coastal, desert, or variable climates.
6. **Who designs Nardi furniture?**
Most products are designed by Italian designer Raffaello Galiotto, who explores material potential to combine ergonomics, aesthetics, and functionality.
7. **What types of products does Nardi offer?**
Chairs, armchairs, stacking chairs, dining tables (extendable or fixed), lounge sofas, modular seating, sunloungers, stools, bar furniture, and accessories — suitable for residential gardens, balconies, pools, or commercial use.
8. **Is Nardi furniture popular for contract/commercial use?**
Yes, many collections (like Net, Bora, or Komodo) are designed for hospitality, restaurants, hotels, pools, and public spaces due to stackability, durability, easy sanitization, and high load capacity.
9. **How much weight can Nardi chairs support?**
Most Nardi chairs are tested by CATAS (an independent certification body) and can withstand up to 160 kg (about 350 lbs), with some models supporting up to 200 kg (about 440 lbs).
10. **Is Nardi furniture eco-friendly?**
Yes — products are 100% recyclable, and Nardi runs the "Regeneration" program to collect obsolete furniture and reuse plastic waste in new items (e.g., Sipario collection).
11. **What are some popular Nardi collections?**
Komodo (modular upholstered seating), Net (contract favorite), Bora, Doga, Alloro, Rio, Trill, Sipario, Folio, and Stack & Combo — many award-winning.
12. **Has Nardi won any design awards?**
Yes — including Red Dot Design Award, German Design Award, Good Design Award, Green Good Design Award, and ADI Design Index mentions.
13. **How do you clean and maintain Nardi furniture?**
Low maintenance: Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft brush or cloth; rinse and air dry. Avoid abrasive cleaners. It's fade-resistant and easy to sanitize.
14. **Is Nardi furniture stackable?**
Many chairs, stools, and sunloungers are stackable for easy storage, especially useful in commercial or seasonal residential settings.
15. **Can Nardi furniture be used indoors?**
Yes — while designed for outdoors, the modular, durable, and stylish pieces work well in indoor spaces like sunrooms, conservatories, or covered patios.
16. **Where can I buy Nardi furniture?**
Through authorized dealers, outdoor furniture retailers (e.g., in the US via distributors like SIT Outdoor or PatioLiving), online stores, or Nardi's official site locator. They don't sell directly to the public in many cases.
17. **Does Nardi have showrooms?**
Yes — including a flagship showroom in Milan (opened recently) as an immersive touch-point for professionals, plus various global partners and "Nardi Gold Corner" stores.
18. **What is the warranty on Nardi furniture?**
Typically a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects (varies by region and distributor).
19. **Why choose Nardi over other outdoor furniture brands?**
It combines iconic Italian design, commercial-grade durability, vibrant colors, comfort, sustainability, and excellent value — perfect for creating sophisticated yet practical outdoor spaces.
20. **Is Nardi furniture expensive?**
It's positioned as premium/mid-to-high range — more affordable than luxury teak or metal brands but higher quality than basic plastic patio sets, offering long-term value through durability and style.
For the latest collections or dealers, check the official site: www.nardioutdoor.com (or regional versions like nardioutdoorusa.com).
