DURABILITY AND ELEGANCE EVENTUALLY WINS OUT
There is no doubt that being the fourth generation of collectors of works of art has influenced the way Marco Sangiorgi approaches and conceives his furniture. Old ebeniste Masters like Maggiolino, Bulle or Biedermayer have created pieces that have survived the centuries, and are now worth a considerable amount of money. The secret of those […]
How we stick together
It is incredible how a simple word like “glue” means so much to society and technology at the same time. Men started to understand the importance of sticking things together about 130 million years ago. We have found tools that had been glued (like stone to wood) by Neanderthals with a natural glue from birch […]
A story of Passion and Taste
The Duesenberg Coupe “Simone,” was a request made by the cosmetics magnate Gui(Guy) De La Roche as a gift for his young lover Simone. In 1936, he requisitioned it from Emmet – Armand Coachworks of America, located in GreenBrier, Pennsylvania. The two immigrants Emmet and Armand took three years in designing and manufacturing the automobile. […]
“No tree left behind”
Yes, it is true, since very Ancient times Man tried to master nature to have it as a silent companion. A charming wife who never talks, and as all unbalanced relationships we have seen good times and bad times, for man or for mother nature. The fact is that we love green, we can recall […]
FIRE and MAN
Since the beginning of time when a lightning bolt struck a tree which caught on fire; Mankind has tasted and experienced the wonderful sensation of roasting meat, which completely changed the flavor and delighted his senses with the aroma of roasted and cooked food. Professor Richard Wrangham of Harvard thinks we might have been using […]
Visiting Vietnam: the origin of our Coral Bank collection of outdoor furniture
Coral Bank is one of Beltempo’s most popular outdoor furniture lines. But did you know that it took over 10 years to arrive in our showroom? Here’s the story of how Coral Bank began as a moment of inspiration in Vietnam, almost fifteen years ago. To understand Coral Bank, you have to understand the design […]
What is marine grade stainless steel?
All of our furniture is made with natural teak wood and marine grade stainless steel. Sounds good, right? But what does it actually mean? Here’s what you need to know about the different grades of stainless steel. There are 9 different series of stainless steel There are many, many different types of stainless steel. Each […]
Natural wood patina: everything you need to know
Earlier this month, we shared some secrets about the stainless steel we use in our outdoor furniture. In today’s blog, we’re taking a closer look at natural wood and how it forms a patina over time. What is a natural wood patina? We’re very proud of the way our furniture forms a patina. This is […]
Outdoor furniture trends: swings and swingseats
Welcome to a new regular feature on the Beltempo Outdoor blog, where we examine outdoor furniture trends in detail. This week, we’re looking at swings and swingseats. Swing seats: a vintage classic Swings and swing seats have been around for a long time. There’s lots of vintage inspiration to draw on here: from Rococo French […]
Creative outdoor lighting ideas
When you’re planning a new outdoor space, lighting might not be at the top of your list. But the right lighting is key to creating the right ambience. Here are some of the latest trends and creative ideas for outdoor lighting. LED lighting is here to stay LED lights are slowly replacing old-fashioned bulbs, according […]
