EMU Garden Furniture: 100% Made in Italy Ideas and Inspiration for an Outdoor Lifestyle

EMU: Passion, Respect and Iconic Design

There are companies that produce outdoor furniture, and then there is EMU: an Italian story in which design, materials and vision grow together, with deep roots in Marsciano, Umbria. Founded in 1951 as Elettro-Meccanica Umbra, EMU has transformed its historic know-how in metalworking and protection into a globally recognised design culture, remaining faithful to its territory and its 100% Made in Italy philosophy.

Today, EMU garden furniture embodies timeless, iconic design: enduring lines, reliable materials, advanced finishes and quality designed for outdoor living, season after season. Behind every collection is a concrete balance between innovation, weather resistance, comfort and beauty. This is the value of EMU: not just furnishing the garden, but shaping an Italian way of living outdoors, characterised by conviviality, elegance and love for one's land.

5 EMU Chairs for Outdoor Projects: Homes, Hotels, Restaurants and Outdoor Areas

When choosing an outdoor chair, you are not just choosing a shape: you are choosing a way of experiencing space, welcoming people and giving character to an environment. For this selection, we have chosen 5 EMU outdoor chairs that are among the most popular with our customers, capable of adapting to different contexts — from home terraces to bar and restaurant outdoor areas, to hospitality outdoor spaces — with a successful balance between design, comfort and durability.

1. Emu STAR: colour, comfort and character in a much-loved chair

The Emu STAR chair is one of those chairs that you immediately understand why people like so much: it has a fresh design, soft lines and that informal air that immediately puts you at ease. Available in steel or aluminium, it is designed to last outdoors and adapt naturally to many contexts, from the home to the terraces of bars, restaurants and hotels.

The seat is spacious and comfortable, the profile is clean and versatile, and it can be stacked up to 8 pieces high: beautiful to look at, practical to manage. Its strong point? A rich and brilliant palette (up to 16 colours) that allows you to create lively, elegant or super-personal atmospheres. And with optional cushions, Star becomes even more welcoming: a best-selling chair that doesn't just furnish, but really invites you to stay.

2. Emu ARC EN CIEL: the folding chair that draws pictures and defies storms

The Emu ARC EN CIEL has a light and colourful soul, but beneath its lively appearance lies a structure that knows how to assert itself: painted steel and stainless steel rivets, designed for outdoor use that is both attractive and ready for everyday use. Before powder coating, each chair is treated with cataphoresis, a process that improves protection against atmospheric agents and resistance to wear over time.

And then there's its practicality: it's foldable, easy to open and close, perfect when you want flexibility without sacrificing style on your balcony or in a lively outdoor area. Its simple design makes it super versatile, while its colour palette (like its counterpart STAR) transforms it into a detail capable of brightening up even the most picturesque and convivial settings. It is the right chair for those who want a practical and durable seat, but with that cheerful personality that immediately creates atmosphere.

3. Emu SNOOZE: the folding chair for those who want practicality (and the sea)

Emu SNOOZE is the chair you would like to have even when queuing at the supermarket. It is for those who love the sea, practical things, outdoor conversations and moving around freely whenever they want. The particularly resistant galvanised steel structure meets the seat and backrest in Emu-Tex (technical fabric): a combination that provides solidity (up to 200 kg), practicality and a fresh, contemporary look. Pair it with the Emu 201/219 folding deckchair and your break can officially begin.

4. Emu CIAK: the designer folding chair for outdoor toasts

The Emu CIAK folding chair makes you want to enjoy a cocktail and some healthy relaxation in good company: it has the relaxed elegance of a director's chair, but with a more contemporary, light and refined style. Lacquered aluminium structure, EMU-Tex seat and a discreet but distinctive stage presence. It is foldable, making it perfect when you want an elegant but dynamic outdoor space: it opens up for an aperitif, closes easily and leaves the space free without losing any of its charm. The essential design by Stefan Diez makes it at home both on modern terraces and in more evocative settings, where the right detail is all it takes to create atmosphere.

5. Emu DARWIN: the outdoor and indoor chair that solves every doubt

Take a look at DARWIN, the stackable chair that you can place anywhere. Ergonomic, resistant to wear, corrosion and atmospheric agents thanks to its steel structure, and contemporary thanks to the texture of the seat that characterises the entire collection: a chair with armrests, a stool, a lounge chair and a small sofa, as well as a wide range of folding tables and coffee tables. Available in 10 colours, it furnishes your outdoor (or indoor) space with light lines, balanced proportions and lasting elegance.

5 Fixed Tables and Extendable Tables by Emu: for Combinations that Really Work

In this selection of 5 fixed or extendable Emu tables, we have not only sought out beautiful models, but also combinations that work well together — with the right chairs, balanced proportions, and materials and colours that complement each other without clashing. The result is an outdoor space that does not look ‘assembled’ but rather well thought out. From the home terrace to the hospitality setting, each proposal is designed to be enjoyed: comfortable when needed, always elegant, ready to change layout without losing consistency.

1. Emu YARD: the lightweight, spacious and safe fixed and extendable table

Whether it's the rounded edges, the curved legs or the lightness of the aluminium, every detail of the Emu YARD table is designed to convey reliability and good taste that is easy to match. The legs are removable for maximum practicality. Discover it in all 7 available finishes and in both versions: fixed table for 6 people measuring 160 x 98 cm, extendable table for 4/6 people measuring 160 (+2x55) x 98 cm. And don't miss out on the entire collection!

2. Emu ANGEL: the delicate and durable child-proof table

In the same vein as Emu YARD, Emu ANGEL – the name speaks for itself – stands out in particular for two details: its very rounded corners, ideal for children's safety, and the V-shaped junction of the legs. ANGEL is only available in a fixed 6-seater version measuring 214 x 103 cm. The structure is made of painted aluminium and the top is made of deep-drawn aluminium sheet. Perfect for families and restaurants. Also available in a round version.

3. Emu PIGALLE: the evergreen round table that brings joy

Discreet, cheerful and colourful, the Emu PIGALLE round coffee table is available in 12 fantastic colours and in 2 versions, round diameter 60 (2 seats) or diameter 80 (2/4 seats). But that's not all, because Emu pays attention to detail: the leg locks prevent accidental closure, ensuring maximum stability, and the decorative holes allow water to drain away. A timeless classic, ideal for furnishing a corner of the garden, providing space-saving support in any outdoor area or bar.

4. Emu CAMBI: the table with a hole for a parasol, preferred by the catering industry

Yes, because the Emu CAMBI table is available in multiple shapes (rectangular, square, round) and sizes. People like it because it simply has everything you need: versatile furnishings, 8 finishes, a sturdy galvanised steel frame and perforated top, a hole for a parasol and adjustable feet to cope with even the most challenging uneven surfaces.

5. Emu ROUND: the versatile, minimalist and spacious coffee table

Order, geometry, comfort: the Emu ROUND coffee table has the soul of a businessman, an essential yet important presence. Here we offer it in 3 versions, 45 x 45 (h 42 cm), 80 x 80 (h 42 cm), or 100 x 70 (h 45 cm), but please note that the Round collection is rich and complete with extendable tables, stool tables, chairs, armchairs and sun loungers. The structure is made of painted steel and the self-levelling top is made of hot-dip galvanised sheet metal. Perfect for a laptop, a coffee or an aperitif.

Emu Garden Furniture: Armchairs, Sunbeds, Sofas and Much More

Emu garden furniture offers the complete package: in our catalogue, you will find ready-made sets and other accessories that can really transform your outdoor space. If you have a small porch, you might like the Emu COMO 2-seater sofa with matching armchairs from the same line:

Or you could pamper yourself with the beautiful Emu TWINS armchair, with a seat and backrest made of teak slats suitable for outdoor use, without the need for extra protective varnishing. Add a cushion and any view will become pleasant.

And let's not forget the beds, such as the Emu 207 sunbed from the Snooze collection (the chair you would take to the supermarket, remember?): with wheels, reclining, stackable and easy to maintain.

Be inspired and take a few minutes to explore the complete catalogue on Vieffetrade: among collections, finishes and materials, you will find solutions designed to furnish outdoor spaces with style and quality that also represent a real investment over time.

We have organised each proposal by type and, thanks to filters, you can easily find your way around, starting immediately with the sizes, materials and features that are useful for your project. And if you want to continue gathering ideas, we invite you to browse the other articles on our blog: you will find insights and inspiration for tastefully furnishing every space in your home, inside and out. Discover the best-selling products that are set to become trends!

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