RH - Striata Chair by Mathias de Ferm
Sculptural Relaxation: RH’s Striata Chair by Mathias de Ferm
In a world of increasing noise and hyperconnectivity, the garden has re-emerged as a vital space for restoration—a private sanctuary where nature, design, and quietude meet. RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, understands this deeply.
With its evolution from a furnishings company into a full-fledged luxury lifestyle brand, RH has become synonymous with timeless design, architectural scale, and immersive retail environments. Now firmly established in the UK, RH invites visitors to experience its vision firsthand at RH England—a 400-year-old Oxfordshire estate transformed into an extraordinary design destination.
Set across 73 rooms and 73 acres of Capability Brown–landscaped grounds, RH England blends curated interiors with fine dining, a wine lounge, and a tea salon. But it’s the outdoor collections—presented against the backdrop of historic English gardens—that truly express RH’s commitment to elevating everyday living.
A standout piece for your garden this year is the Striata Aluminium Dining Armchair, designed by Belgian designer Mathias de Ferm. Part of the Striata collection, the chair embodies a quiet, sculptural power. Its barrelback silhouette, reeded detailing, and subtle architectural lines are inspired by modernist restraint yet feel perfectly suited to the softness of a garden setting. A slender opening at the back allows natural light to pass through the form—an intentional gesture that adds air and poetry to its presence.
The chair is handcrafted from all-weather aluminium, a material chosen for its durability, lightness, and clean finish. The precision-welded frame is triple powder-coated with a UV-inhibiting sealant, offering protection that is ten times more durable than traditional paint. The result is a piece that’s not only weather-resistant but time-resistant—designed for year-round use, with a lifetime guarantee on the frame.
Complementing the frame are luxurious, reticulated quick-dry cushions, engineered to perform in the elements while offering superior comfort. The open-cell foam core allows for rapid drainage and airflow, while the covers—available in 18 custom performance fabrics—resist stains, fading, mildew, and spills. Optional bespoke outdoor covers further protect each piece, ensuring the furniture remains pristine through every season.
Designed for discerning aesthetes and garden lovers who value serenity as much as style, the Striata Chair is more than a seat—it’s a sculptural gesture that invites you to pause, unwind, and inhabit your outdoor space with intention. Whether placed beside a manicured lawn, a sun-dappled stone terrace, or beneath the canopy of trees, the chair offers a moment of stillness in a restless world.
For those seeking an escape from city stress or the demands of daily life, RH’s outdoor collection represents a return to elemental living—where design is in harmony with landscape, and beauty is built to last.
Discover more at RH England, in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.
Explore the full Striata collection and experience the brand’s outdoor and interior collections in a setting unlike any other.
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