We’ve had our first teasing hints of spring here in the UK, and suddenly we’re swept up in reveries of sun-warmed afternoons and long, lingering evenings. Our thoughts turn immediately to readying our outdoor spaces for the season ahead – and, more specifically, to furnishing them with the 2026 offerings from some of our favourite design brands here at Wallpaper*.
There was a time when outdoor furniture felt like an afterthought – functional, but stylistically lacking. That is no longer the case. Today’s design houses are unveiling collections that marry elegance with innovation, combining refined aesthetics with advanced technologies that make outdoor furniture more durable and versatile than ever.
Below, we present our favourite spring launches of 2026 – pieces we’re itching to put through their paces on the patio as the season turns.
Tectona
The 'Cicala' collection
Tectona presents ‘Cicala’, conceived by designer Julie Richoz as a meditation on balance – between strength and delicacy, tradition and innovation. A graduate of ECAL who went on to collaborate with Pierre Charpin before establishing her Paris studio in 2012, Richoz is celebrated for her materially driven approach.
With ‘Cicala’, she orchestrates a dialogue between warm teak and polished stainless steel, pairing the tactile depth of wood with the precision of metal. Soft curves meet crisp lines in compositions that feel both architectural and light. For 2026, the collection expands to include a lounge set crafted through traditional cabinetmaking techniques enhanced by advanced metal technologies. Generous proportions and stackable elements define a line that embodies sobriety, elegance and comfort.
RH
The ‘Brera Teak’ line in blackened teak
RH’s Outdoor 2026 collection explores the intersection of contemporary vision and archival revival. In collaboration with Australian duo Harrison Condos and Nicholas Condos, the American brand unveils the ‘Brera Teak’ line – sculptural barrel-back forms anchored by tulip-shaped plinths, crafted from solid teak and detailed with handwoven all-weather rope. An alternative blackened teak finish further accentuates the natural grain.
Alongside these new introductions, RH reissues emblematic collections including ‘Antibes’, ‘Klismos’ and ‘Catalina’, each rendered in all-weather cast aluminium. Drawing from classical Greek precedents and neoclassical English garden traditions, the silhouettes balance sweeping curves with architectural clarity.
Molteni & C
The 'Soleva' collection
Under the creative direction of Vincent Van Duysen, Molteni & C’s 2026 outdoor collection unfolds as a cohesive architectural narrative. Developed with long-standing collaborators Yabu Pushelberg and Studio Dordoni, and complemented by lighting created with Vibia, the collection integrates furniture, accessories and illumination.
At its centre is ‘Soleva’, a system spanning seating, dining and lounge pieces, characterised by slender tubular aluminium frames and vertical marine plywood slats softened with EVA coating. Powder-coated finishes in ‘Nuvia White’ and ‘Selva Green’ feel measured and elegant, while concrete and gres accents introduce sculptural depth. Modular sofas, stackable sun beds and adaptable tables underscore structural lightness and durability. Complementary lines – including ‘Chelsea Outdoor’ and the foldable ‘Club’ chair – extend the architectural coherence of the offering.
Cassina
The ‘Vidalenta’ collection
For 2026, Cassina expands its outdoor universe with new systems and archival re-editions that, again, merge innovation with legacy. At its core is ‘Vidalenta’ by Patricia Urquiola, a modular collection conceived as a tranquil counterpoint to the fast pace of contemporary life. Voluminous cushions – made using recycled materials – rest on slender stainless-steel tubing, achieving a balance between rigour and warmth. Fluted tables in travertine, enamelled glass or iroko wood echo the structural cadence of the seating. Fully disassemblable, the system reflects Cassina’s research-driven approach.
The brand also introduces ‘Eloro Outdoor’ by Rodolfo Dordoni and the ‘Torei Outdoor’ tables by Luca Nichetto, alongside re-editions such as ‘Dalila’ by Gaetano Pesce and ‘Novetrenta’ by Vico Magistretti – extending an ongoing dialogue between past and present.
B&B Italia
The 'Tufty-Time 20' and 'Erica' sofas
B&B Italia marks 2026 with the outdoor debut of ‘Tufty-Time 20’ by Patricia Urquiola, celebrating two decades of the iconic modular sofa system. Reimagined for exterior settings, the design preserves its distinctive tufted geometry while adopting a sustainable, fully disassemblable structure suited to open-air environments. Ten modules – including a new curved element – enable fluid, convivial compositions.
Alongside it, the ‘Erica’ collection by Antonio Citterio evolves with expanded seating typologies, from curved sofas designed for sociability to high-backed versions offering intimacy and retreat. With corrosion-resistant frames, recyclable padding and generous proportions, the 2026 proposals reaffirm B&B Italia’s quest for continuity between indoors and out.
