Australia’s lifestyle is defined by a connection to the outdoor. But it’s also punishing – high UV, salt air and sudden downpours can all push materials to the limit. It also makes for innovation when it comes to designing outdoor furniture that can withstand the harsh elements.

Renowned for its design-led approach to furniture, Arper’s latest expansion meets that reality with a simple idea – adapt the pieces designers already love by making them fit for the outdoors. It means projects can carry a consistent visual language from lobby to terrace without compromise.

The move builds on the Italian brand’s credibility for quiet, well-resolved forms and slots naturally alongside favourites such as the Catifa 46, Adell, Kata and Pix, together with Yop and Wim tables. Designers can envision coherent palettes across hospitality, workplace and residential briefs through summer and beyond.

Leaf – graphic lightness, now engineered for weather

Leaf by Lievore Altherr Molina keeps its crisp, branch-like geometry while upgrading the fundamentals for long-term outdoor use. Powder-coated steel frames resist corrosion and colour fade, and new removable cushions fully wrap the seat and back with draining foam and secure crossties so rain moves through, and drying is faster. The chaise returns with a gentler inclination and a sculpted cushion for head-to-knee support, and the stool is re-proportioned for better comfort. The tables now use stone-effect HPL tops that feel tactile, read natural and need no tablecloth. The best features of the Leaf Collection remain – stackable chairs, two table heights and versatility from lounge to dining. Leaf moves easily from pool decks to café terraces to breakout courtyards.

Ralik – modular ease that moves with the brief

Ralik evolves with a clear brief: add function, keep the sculptural calm. New clip-on side tables, finished in durable stone-effect HPL, latch neatly to the seating modules to create surfaces where you need them, giving a consistent visual cue across larger layouts. The modular seating is now outdoor-ready thanks to an interlayer between padding and upholstery that manages moisture and improves longevity. The covers are removable for easy refreshes. Configurations stay fluid: use pieces solo or link them into runs and curves with connectors that snap on without tools and store discreetly under each seat when not in use. The result is a flexible system that shifts from terrace lounges to indoor breakouts with minimal effort, while maintaining Ralik’s refined silhouette and light-touch, sustainable design logic.

Onemm Table – minimal parts, maximum utility

The Onemm table extends its ultra-slim, folded-steel attitude into open air, offering a disciplined profile that plays well with others. Built from just five components, the table is designed for disassembly, straightforward servicing and compact transport – useful on multi-site roll-outs or rooftop installs. Sheet-steel tops pair with refined bases in metal or FSC-certified timber, and the outdoor family adds a streamlined bench and removable cushions to encourage longer sits. Quiet by design, Onemm scales from intimate settings beside Yop or Wim to long communal runs, reducing visual noise while increasing options across courtyards, retail thresholds and shared terraces.

Duna 02 – a classic silhouette, now UV-smart

Duna 02 translates its enveloping shell outdoors without losing the signature curve that made it a studio staple. The updated body introduces UV protection and an optional drainage hole to prevent pooling, while weather-resistant steel bases preserve the silhouette over time. Removable, washable cushions – seat-only or full-front – lift comfort without complicating maintenance cycles. Because the form remains instantly recognisable, Duna 02 bridges indoor meeting nooks and balcony settings with ease, pairing naturally with Catifa 46 or Kata where projects seek contrast in posture but coherence in language.

As Australian projects invest in outdoor settings, the need for durable solutions and aesthetic continuity become non-negotiable. Arper’s approach – refining trusted icons for the elements – delivers a robust, good-looking palette that stands up to UV, rain and regular use, while aligning cleanly with the wider Arper family. One brand, one vocabulary, indoors and out.

Available exclusively at Stylecraft, Arper’s collection is supported by a partnership built over 20 years of collaboration.