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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 patio, in sidewalk cafés and in home backyards.
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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 |
Fine metal mesh |
Vertical sheet-metal bands |
Parallel rods, thread-like lines |
Dimensions (W × D × H) |
20 1/2" × 21 7/8" × 31 1/2" |
24" × 21 5/8" × 33 1/4" |
23 1/4" × 25 5/8" × 31 1/2" |
Seat height |
18 1/2" |
17 3/8" |
17 3/8" |
Weight |
9.7 lbs |
13.3 lbs |
16.3 lbs |
Personality |
Light, graphic, contemporary |
Solid, textured, present |
Thread-like, elegant, light |
Finish tested 1000h salt spray SGS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Cushion made in Italy 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 colors |
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) |
20½" × 21⅞" × 31½" |
Seat height |
18½" |
Weight |
9.7 lbs |
Stackable |
Yes, up to 4 chairs |
Available colors |
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 facility. Removable cover with zipper. 2 hidden magnets that secure the cushion to the chair. |
Maintenance |
No special maintenance required |
Packaging and warranty |
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Package contents |
4 chairs in the selected color option + 4 matching Maanta cushions |
Delivery condition |
Assembled, ready to use |
Packaging |
4 chairs per box: 21¼" x 26¾" x 36⅝" |
Gross packaging weight |
39.7 lbs |
Warranty |
2 years |
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Yes. The coating has passed 1,000 hours of SGS-certified salt spray testing. It stays outside without any special protection.
Yes. The 1000-hour salt spray test simulates aggressive salt fog conditions, and the coating holds up.
One person per chair, up to approximately 242 lbs for home use.
Yes. The frame won't rust, and the cushion dries within a few hours. For extended periods of non-use, we recommend storing the chairs in a sheltered spot or using a cover: it prolongs the life of the finish and keeps the cushion in top condition.
Plaka is sized for two. For four or more people, we recommend a larger table: Conviva.
Yes. Stackable, lightweight, durable: designed for patios, 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, SGS certified.
It is a wire mesh 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 lab test where the coating is exposed to aggressive salt spray for 1,000 hours. Furnax passed it with no rust.
SGS, an independent third-party certification body. The reference standard is ISO 9227:2022+A1:2024.
Yes, it's complimentary 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 (RAL 1004). All curated by the Maanta Style Center and shared across the entire Ferrea collection, so chairs and tables always stay perfectly coordinated.
No. Fornax arrives already assembled. Take it out of the box, set it in place, and sit back.
Use a soft brush, warm water, and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and let it air dry.
Simply unzip it, clean it with a damp sponge using warm water and mild soap, then let it air dry.
It's not required, but it's 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 activates automatically upon delivery.
Contact our customer service team with photos and a description of the issue. We'll arrange a replacement or spare part for you.
From the contact page on our website. We respond the same day on business days.
If your order hasn't shipped yet, in most cases yes. Contact our customer service right away.
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