About the collection
Hut is a welcoming and comfortable nest, where you can relax in harmony with nature. The long 'stems' of the structure reproduce the shapes of a tepee, while the metal inserts and details define the large seat, covered with soft cushions. The alcova Hut was awarded the Archiproducts Design Award 2020 and the Elle Deco International Design Awards 2021 (EDIDA) for the ‘Outdoor’ category.
Hut has no restrictions on the ground, it can be moved and customized with an elegant curtain, which allows you to 'close' the nest, ensuring a constant and pleasant passage of air and protecting from direct sunlight.
Hut is a wellbeing project with a contemporary and ecofriendly soul. The external "shell", like the large lounge bed, are made of Accoya®, a solid and high-performance wood, FSC certified. This innovative type of wood is obtained through non-toxic treatments of the raw material, which allow to maintain the versatility and appearance of the original material, ensuring exceptional stability, durability and resistance, while respecting the environment.
Born 1986, Marco Lavit studied architecture at Ecole Speciale d’Architecture in Paris and at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He graduated at ESA in 2011 with a dissertation on wineries sustainable design. His sensibility towards design took shape at the studio of the architect and designer Riccardo Blumer. His time at LAN Architecture further strengthened his architectural direction, with a strong focus on design culture and attention for detail.
Designer
French-Italian architect and designer (Atelier Lavit) in Paris. Hut is Marco Lavit's collection for Ethimo.
In situ
Hut sits within the catalog of Ethimo, the Italian outdoor furniture house, and is designed by Marco Lavit. Ethimo produces in Italy across specialty outdoor materials — teak, powder-coated aluminum, rope, ceramic, stone and outdoor fabrics — selected per collection, with established US trade representation.
For US trade specifiers, Hut carries the same material data sheets and US-trade documentation as the rest of the Ethimo catalog: ASTM F1858 outdoor furniture compliance where applicable, fire-code classification on cushion components, and chain-of-shipment documentation supplied with the invoice. Bespoke fabric or finish substitutions are accepted on COM workflow with confirmed yardage at quote stage; see the Sunbrella and Outdura specifier reference for the workflow at the European factory.
Net pricing for Hut is quoted at US trade volumes, before fabric grade, finish premium, and consolidated freight. Lead time is 8-14 weeks from the Italian factory to US port for standard configurations; bespoke dimensions, COM upholstery, or large hospitality volumes extend by 4-8 weeks. The collection is specified in US hospitality outdoor (boutique hotel terraces, resort pool decks, restaurant outdoor dining) and in premium residential outdoor (terrace, courtyard, poolside) installations.
Hut is designed by Marco Lavit, produced by Ethimo in Italy. Full material specifications, dimensions, and finish options are supplied on request with the trade quote.
Yes. Ethimo runs a verified US trade programme. Net trade pricing for Hut is shared after qualification (designer of record, project scope) under the Ethimo trade terms applicable to premium European outdoor specifiers.
Most Ethimo collections, including Hut, accept COM upholstery and bespoke dimensions within manufacturer tolerance. See the FF&E procurement workflow for the full COM and bespoke sequence, including fabric yardage, factory shipping, and lead-time impact.
Ethimo outdoor pieces share a common care pattern: quarterly rinse with clean water and mild soap, twice-yearly inspection of cushions and fittings, and off-season storage of soft goods in freeze-thaw climates. Structural elements (aluminum, FSC teak, steel, stone) typically carry 5-10 year warranties; fabrics and cushions 2-3 years against UV and stitching. US service life on Ethimo outdoor is typically 15-25 years on structural elements and 5-10 years on cushions, with COM refresh extending the cycle.
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