Roda
Italian outdoor furniture with an IN and OUT philosophy: indoor comfort and finish carried outside, read for the US buyer.
Indoor comfort, brought outside.
Roda was founded in 1990 by Roberto Pompa and is based in Gavirate, in the Varese area of Lombardy. The house works to an IN and OUT philosophy, bringing the comfort and finish of interior furniture to the terrace, with an emphasis on quality, durability and responsible materials.
Rodolfo Dordoni has been its art director since 2005, alongside designers including Piero Lissoni and Michael Anastassiades. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
A selection of lines.
Eden
An outdoor sofa collection by Rodolfo Dordoni.
Eden
Designed by Rodolfo DordoniEden is an outdoor sofa collection by Rodolfo Dordoni, Roda's art director. It sets deep, comfortable seating on a clean frame, in the IN and OUT spirit that defines the house.
The line is built from weather-ready materials and finishes, sized across lounge configurations for the terrace.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its outdoor work Roda leans on FSC-certified teak, stainless steel, woven rope and cord, aluminium, and stone or gres tops, paired with weatherproof outdoor fabrics. Recycled rope and responsible sourcing feature increasingly across the range.
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Roda, answered.
Where is Roda made?
Roda is based in Gavirate, in the Varese area of Lombardy, Italy. It was founded in 1990.
When was Roda founded?
In 1990, by Roberto Pompa. Some sources give 1991; the house states over thirty years of activity.
What is the IN and OUT philosophy?
Roda's idea of bringing the comfort, finish and design quality of interior furniture to the outdoors.
Who is Roda's art director?
Rodolfo Dordoni has been art director since 2005, working alongside designers such as Piero Lissoni and Michael Anastassiades.
What are Roda's signature collections?
Network by Rodolfo Dordoni is its signature line, with Levante by Piero Lissoni and Plein Air by Michael Anastassiades among recent collections.
What materials does Roda use?
FSC-certified teak, stainless steel, woven rope and cord, aluminium, and stone or gres tops, with weatherproof fabrics.
Is Roda available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
Does Roda use sustainable materials?
Increasingly, yes. Roda uses FSC-certified teak and growing amounts of recycled rope, with an emphasis on durability and responsible sourcing.
Does Roda make outdoor kitchens?
Yes. Norma, by Rodolfo Dordoni, is Roda's outdoor kitchen system, part of a range that spans seating, dining and sunloungers.
What is the Network collection?
Network, by Rodolfo Dordoni from around 2005, is Roda's signature modular rope seating system.
How should I care for Roda teak?
FSC teak weathers to a silver-grey outdoors; it can be left to grey or cleaned periodically, per the maker's guidance.
Can I buy from this site?
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