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Fornax is the iron outdoor chair with a tight metal mesh that reinterprets vintage café chairs, reread in a contemporary language. The fine weave filters the light and draws soft shadows, made for life around the table on the terrace, in pavement cafés and in home gardens.
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You can keep it outdoors all year round, even just steps from the sea. We subjected it to 1000 hours in a laboratory salt spray test, concentrated sea salt, and it came out without a single spot of rust. Certified by SGS, an independent body.
You can keep it outdoors all year round, even just steps from the sea. We subjected it to 1000 hours in a laboratory salt spray test, concentrated sea salt, and it came out without a single spot of rust. Certified by SGS, an independent body.
Sewn in Italy at our facility. Open-cell filling that dries quickly, removable zip cover.
We designed the cushion with two hidden magnets: it stays put and won't blow away at the first gust of wind.
Fornax arrives fully assembled. Take it out of the packaging, place it around the table, and sit down. No bolts, no instructions.
Fornax is designed to be part of a set. Seven colours curated by the Maanta Style Centre, each with its own cushion, coordinate with the other chairs and iron tables in the collection.
Build your outdoor setting piece by piece and the colours already know how to work together.
Fornax is designed to be part of a set. Seven colours curated by the Maanta Style Centre, each with its own cushion, coordinate with the other chairs and iron tables in the collection.
Build your outdoor setting piece by piece and the colours already know how to work together.
Comparison table
Fornax |
Forgya |
Sydra |
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Design soul |
Dense metal mesh |
Vertical sheet metal bands |
Parallel rods, slender lines |
Dimensions (W × D × H) |
52 × 55.5 × 80 cm |
61 × 55 × 84.5 cm |
59 × 65 × 80 cm |
Seat height |
47 cm |
44 cm |
44 cm |
Weight |
4.4 kg |
6.05 kg |
7.4 kg |
Personality |
Light, graphic, contemporary |
Solid, textured, present |
Slender, elegant, light |
Coating tested 1000h salt spray SGS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Made in Italy cushion included |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Package contents |
4 chairs + 4 Maanta cushions |
4 chairs + 4 Maanta cushions |
2 chairs + 2 Maanta cushions |
Stackability |
Up to 4 chairs |
Up to 4 chairs |
Up to 4 chairs |
Available colours |
7: Antracite, Bianco, Terracotta, Oliva, Blu Profondo, Pebble Grey, Giallo Senape |
7: Antracite, Bianco, Terracotta, Oliva, Blu Profondo, Pebble Grey, Giallo Senape |
7: Antracite, Bianco, Terracotta, Oliva, Blu Profondo, Pebble Grey, Giallo Senape |
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Structure |
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Frame material |
Powder-coated iron |
Seat and backrest |
Fine metal mesh welded to the frame |
Coating |
Powder coating, 1000h salt spray test ISO 9227, SGS certified |
Dimensions (W × D × H) |
52 × 55.5 × 80 cm |
Seat height |
47 cm |
Weight |
4.4 kg |
Stackable |
Yes, up to 4 chairs |
Available colours |
7: Anthracite (RAL7016), Bianco (RAL9010), Terracotta (RAL8004), Oliva (RAL6003), Blu Profondo (RAL5001), Pebble Grey (RAL7032), Giallo Senape (RAL 1004) |
Complimentary cushion |
Quick-drying technical fabric, sewn in Italy at our own facility. Removable cover with zip. 2 hidden magnets secure the cushion to the chair. |
Maintenance |
No special maintenance required |
Packaging and warranty |
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Box contents |
4 chairs in your chosen colour + 4 matching Maanta cushions |
Delivery condition |
Assembled, ready to use |
Packaging |
4 chairs per box: 54 x 68 x 93cm |
Gross packaging weight |
18 kg |
Warranty |
2 years |
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Yes. The coating has passed 1,000 hours of SGS-certified salt spray testing. It can stay outside in British gardens without any special protection.
Yes. The 1000-hour salt spray test replicates aggressive salt mist conditions: the coating holds.
One person per chair, up to approximately 110 kg for domestic use.
Yes. The frame won't rust, and the cushion dries within a few hours. For extended periods of non-use, it's advisable to store the chairs in a sheltered spot or use a protective cover – this helps preserve the finish and keeps the cushion in great condition.
Plaka is sized for two place settings. For four or more people, we recommend a larger table: Conviva.
Yes. Stackable, lightweight, durable: designed for outdoor dining areas, hotels, and restaurants too.
Fornax is sold as a set of four chairs, complete with four matching cushions.
Fornax is available in powder-coated steel. The coating has passed 1,000 hours of salt spray testing, certified by SGS.
It is a wire weave welded point by point onto the frame. Transparent to air, firm under weight.
The design is crafted to stay comfortable even without a cushion. With the complimentary cushion included, it becomes even more enjoyable!
It's a laboratory test in which the coating is exposed to an aggressive salt spray for 1,000 hours. Fornax passed it without any rust.
SGS, an independent third-party certification body. The reference standard is ISO 9227:2022+A1:2024.
Yes, it comes as a complimentary gift with your purchase. Sewn in Italy at our facility, it features a removable cover and quick-dry fabric.
Seven: Anthracite (RAL7016), White (RAL9010), Terracotta (RAL8004), Olive (RAL6003), Deep Blue (RAL5001), Pebble Grey (RAL7032), Mustard Yellow (RAL1004). All carefully curated by the Maanta Style Centre and shared across the entire Ferrea collection, so your chairs and tables stay perfectly coordinated.
No. Fornax arrives fully assembled. Take it out of the box, position it, and sit back.
Use a soft brush, warm water, and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and leave to air dry.
Simply unzip the cover, sponge it clean with lukewarm water and mild soap, then leave it to air dry.
It's not compulsory, but it is recommended. The paint finish holds up well, but a cover will extend the aesthetic life of the product.
Yes, they dry quickly. To extend their lifespan, we recommend storing them indoors during the off-season.
Two years from the date of purchase.
It is automatically activated upon delivery.
Get in touch with our customer service team, including photos and a description of the fault. We'll arrange a replacement or spare part for you.
Via the contact page on our website. We respond on the same day during working days.
If your order hasn't been dispatched yet, in most cases you can. Contact our customer service team right away.
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