Salina Left End Unit

If you are yet to discover Salina, there is a delight unknown that awaits you. Raised starkly from beneath the Mediterranean Sea by volcanic activity then shaped and softened in a tumble of elements and flora for millennia, this perfect part of a small archipelago, a touch north of Sicily, is exquisitely crafted by nature. So, the inhabitants of this verdant jewel are fashioned in turn by their surroundings. Life is simple. Structure and form are defined by objectives. Texture and tone are but casual combinations of weathered wood, tousled vines, piled stone. And the ubiquitous net, so prised to deliver quicksilver shoals from daybreak crystal waters to gregarious sunset dining.

It is this little-known isle that spoke to Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana when they sought inspiration for their latest Gloster collection. Their attention was drawn to elemental materials and forms of the locality, their interest piqued by a resourcefulness and sparing synonymous with Salina’s inhabitants; they eschewed accepted lines and traditional style as their concept developed.

Four teak poles mark the extremities of the Salina collection’s signature lounge chair. These are artfully connected by fibre wrapped frames infilled with a mesh that speaks of both vine and net in equal measure. The innovative outdoor fibre used to craft the internal panels is characterized by a natural texture, creating an open, woven composition that is both gentle and familiar.

Enclosed within, a teak base refined with stainless steel details is crowned with deeply inviting seat and scatter cushions. As further range components follow these cues, style and comfort are shared in balance across a sofa, corner units and chaise. The collection extends to a tessellating square coffee table and ottoman along with an additional smaller square ottoman and two options of round occasional table.