Dabliou — Baxter

What Dabliou Baxter is

Dabliou is an armchair from the Dabliou Open Air collection, designed by Studiopepe for Baxter. It was created to furnish verandas and covered terraces, but thanks to its versatile character it can also inhabit the transitional spaces of the home, such as porticoes and winter gardens. The project is founded on the use of tubular metal, which defines geometric structures with a timeless balance: a visual lightness that coexists with a reassuring sculptural presence. The upholstery is designed to guarantee comfort and authentic relaxation, maintaining the aesthetic purity of the design even when life moves outdoors. The collection also includes a sunbed, to combine armchair and lounger and create conversation corners or areas for prolonged rest.

Materials and finishes

The fulcrum of the project is tubular metal, which draws the geometric structures of the armchair in space. The official page does not specify the type of metal or the available finishes, but emphasises the skilful use of this material to achieve a timeless balance. The upholstery is designed to offer maximum comfort while preserving the aesthetic purity of the design. The armchair is conceived to dialogue with natural light and the perspective of the horizon, thanks to the pure lines and visual lightness of the structure. The Dabliou Open Air collection also includes a sunbed, coordinated in materials and language.

Details and versions

The Dabliou Open Air collection comprises two elements: the armchair and the sunbed. The armchair measures 77 cm in width, 86 cm in depth and 71 cm in height (30 × 33.5 × 27.75 inches). The sunbed measures 215 cm in width, 82 cm in depth and 83.75 cm in height (32 inches). The measurements are given in the technical sheet on the official page. The armchair is designed to create conversation corners, while the sunbed offers prolonged rest. Both elements share the same language of tubular metal and refined upholstery, for stylistic continuity in open-air spaces.

Dabliou Baxter in a villa: the architect’s point of view

In a villa, the Dabliou armchair finds its natural place in porticoes, verandas and winter gardens, where the tubular metal dialogues with natural light and the architectural structure without weighing it down. It is useful to provide a sheltered space that is open to the landscape, with flooring that enhances its visual lightness. The armchair can be paired with the sunbed from the same collection to define a conversation area or a relaxation zone. At the design stage, it is advisable to assess orientation and shading, to enjoy the space at different times of day. The metal structure and upholstery require attention to maintenance and protection from the elements, especially in exposed environments.

Federico Cappellina’s studio designs villas in which every furnishing element and every system is part of the architecture: if you are considering Dabliou by Baxter for your home, you can request a quote using the form on this page or see other solutions in the Armchairs section of The Villa Edit.