Two-seater left module PHILIA 201

A Design Built Around How People Actually Sit

Rodolfo Dordoni designed Philia around a simple but smart idea: the perimeter frame does double duty. It supports the backrests and acts as a tabletop at the same time, so seating and surface space alternate naturally across the composition. Nothing feels forced or over-engineered. It just works.</p><p>The backrests and armrests are lightly padded and recline in three positions. And the armrest can shift roles entirely — used as a backrest or headrest depending on the mood. That kind of flexibility is rare in outdoor furniture without looking like it was designed for a hospital waiting room.

Materials That Hold Up Outside

The structure is built in FSC-certified teak — the same wood historically used in yacht decking, which says a lot about how it handles exposure. Roda calls this carabottino, the grating construction that gives Philia its distinctive surface texture and structural integrity. The feet are powder-coated stainless steel, finished in smoke.The support system uses Batyline, a technical mesh material known for its resilience and resistance to outdoor conditions. Belt options are also available across a range of colors — grey, sand, brown, olive, blue, orange, and sky. Both support choices are built to perform, not just look good on day one.

Comfort That Doesn’t Ask Much of You

The seat height sits at 20 cm without cushions, rising to 35 cm once the cushions are in place. That low-slung profile gives Philia a relaxed, unhurried feel. The cushions are hydro-draining, meaning water moves through rather than sitting in the fabric — a practical detail that matters if the furniture lives outside year-round.The upholstery range is wide. Fabric collections include Allegro, Bouquet, Dew, Fine, King, Loom, Oxford, Shore, and more. Second-cover options like Bamboo, Duna, Opera, Riva, and Spiga add further range. With that many combinations, finding the right color for a specific terrace or garden setting isn’t a compromise — it’s a choice.

Where It Belongs

Philia is scaled for outdoor living spaces that are used properly — not just looked at. At 198 cm long and 115 cm deep, it holds its presence on a generous terrace or in a garden setting without overwhelming it. The modular logic means it can be configured to suit different layouts, from compact urban terraces to larger open-air spaces.But it’s the double chaise longue configuration that really speaks to how Roda intended this collection to be used: as furniture for long afternoons, for conversation, for genuinely doing nothing for a while.

Built to Last in the Open Air

Teak weathers well. Batyline holds its shape. The powder-coated steel feet resist corrosion. Philia isn’t built to be stored away every season — it’s built to stay out. The materials were chosen with that in mind, and the FSC certification on the teak reflects a sourcing standard that holds up to scrutiny. Over time, the wood will develop its natural silver-grey patina, which most people find improves the look rather than diminishing it.