Louis Benech x Edmond & Fils

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Discover Siam, the elegant outdoor collection designed by renowned landscape architect Louis Benech for Edmond & Fils 

When the master of garden and landscape architecture meets the most sought-after manufacturer of outdoor furniture, one knows there will be magic in the making. And the magic did come in the shape of Siam, a beautiful, timeless collection of outdoor furniture.

“Outdoor furniture must be present without being omnipresent, which is why I always choose the discretion of simple and elegant lines”, says Louis Benech introducing the Siam collection. Inspired by the shape of bamboo stems, Benech designed a set of chairs, armchairs and tables that will bring a subtle aesthetic appeal to the garden.

“I design furniture with the eye and the garden expertise of the landscape architect that lives in me”, says Benech. “The outdoor furniture merges and mingles with the garden, bringing a new dimension to each place; a dimension of contemplation and pleasure of gathering together, of taking time to read and to reflect. Placed in the garden’s strategic points, the furnishings enable us to “see” and appreciate it in another way.”

Arguably one of the best landscape architects of his generation, Louis Benech was immediately taken with the idea of this collaboration: “The passion and talent that Edmond&fils bring to their metalwork immediately prompted my admiration and led me to start this collaboration with them.”

A household name in the industry of garden and outdoor furniture, Edmond & Fils is best known for the outstanding designs that grace some of the most famous historic gardens and parks in France, including the Tuileries Gardens surrounding the Louvre, and Versailles. The French company, founded in 1976, runs its own metalwork factory where skilled artisans pair traditional metalworking techniques with the latest, most advanced technologies. Steel is the material of choice for its durability and aesthetic quality.

Stylish and casual at the same time, the elegant Siam collection is all about lightness and comfort; it embodies the exquisite notion of “French Art de Vivre”, the lifestyle one dreams of…

Discover now and shop the Siam Collection by Louis Benech x Edmond & Fils, available exclusively through us.

Edmond & Fils

Edmond Chastagnier was supposed to retire in 1976, after a well-spent career in teaching. However, his retirement soon became the beginning of a new career. Edmond settled in a nice village in the French region of Velay, and bought a small workshop specializing in metal fabrication. His dream was to build a company and pass it on to his progeny…: hence, Edmond & Fils.

Since then, the brand has flourished into a household name for the most sought-after outdoor furniture.

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