Tahoe, developed by Italian designers Alberto Basagalia & Natalia Rota Nodari, formed from their interest in redefining the classic cozy bench into something hardy and lasting. They developed a lasting, solid, outdoor collection of various benches, tables and more. Each piece is made of black or white finish, hot-dip galvanized steel and aluminum staves. Surfaces are then colored with a polyester powder color coat or using heat transfer film to create a natural, ash wood, grain effect. The end result is a captivating collection of pieces, which will elevate their environment without overpowering the space.

• Collection includes: benches, planters, chaise lounge, litter bins, picnic tables and single tables.
• For use in: outdoor environment including those with extreme heat, humidity & salt water air.
• Structure: hot-dip galvanized, steel framework.
• Finish: polyester powder coat matte color finishes for the framework and polyester powder coat matte color or heat transfer film for a natural ash wood grain effect on table tops, litter bin sides, seats and backrests.
• Stabilization: designed to be free-standing or bolted to the ground.
• Max weight: 2500 lb.
• Lead time: 14 week lead time imported from Italy.
• Warranty: 5 year warranty (even in Salt-water air environments)

• ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2011 (R2016) Standard Method equivalent to CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (Clean Air Gold).
• LEED – v4.1 Low Emitting Materials (Clean Air Gold).
• Living Building Challenge (LBC) – Imperative 08 (Clean Air Gold).
• WELL – Feature 04 – VOC Reduction (Clean Air Gold).

Flat backless bench.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TFC15)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TFN15)

Flat bench with backrest.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TBC20)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TBN20)

Double seat bench with a backrest.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TBC15)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TBN15)

Chaise lounge.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TCH15)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TCN15)

Table.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TTC25)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TTN25)

Picnic Table.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TPC15)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TLC15)

Planter.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TGC15)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TGN15)

Litter bin.

• Full dipped-look color finish. (TLC15)
• Natural wood grain look finish. (TLN15)

designed by Alberto Basaglia and Natalia Rota Nodari

Alberto Basaglia and Natalia Rota Nodari met while studying at the Politecnico of Milan where they both graduated in architecture.  Shortly after, they founded their studio, BASAGLIA ROTA NODARI.  They completed their first design project in 1999 – the Antennati collection of side tables, clothing racks and more – winning first prize in the Young & Design competition.  This was a powerful sign of much more to come.  Since then, the duo has gone on to win numerous awards and recognition in architecture, design, interior space, food and town planning projects.

These Italian designers aim to transcend the typical image of the Italian designer. The pair achieve this by capturing beauty in equal measure with the technical aspects of their creations. Their visions manifest into award-winning, lovely furniture that captivates and stands the test of time.

“Seizing the specific energies of the person we are communicating with and finding the way to enhance them through the creation of alternative visions, often complementary to that which is already exists.” This is what the duo said about themselves in 2013, during the opening of “Alternative Synergies”.

studio: BASAGLIA ROTA NODARI, Brembate di Sopra (BG), Italy