About the collection
Tender, side table. Ethimo and Christophe Pillet have designed new furnishing accessories for the creation of increasingly more complete, versatile outdoor sets, the ideal balance of decoration and function.
Tender is the ideal solution for any style of lounge furnishings, its simple elegant lines making it, in fact, the perfect accessory for completing a wide range of living areas with different styles, configurations and materials.
Designed to functionally enhance the entertaining mood of the Baia and Costiera lounge items, the coffee table is a furnishing accessory with minimal design, made entirely from aluminium in the finishes Silver and Carbon. Its circular top has a pull-out piece in Iroko wood that can be used as preferred and is perfect as a handy tray.
Clarity of expression and the search for simplicity are the key principles of Christophe Pillet’s work. Known for his ability to optimize elegance, his seamless command of sensuality and refinement has made him one of the rare French designers to have gained global recognition for both the variety and the quality of his creations. Grand Life is the new ‘story’ designed by Ethimo, a lounge and dining collection conceived by Christophe Pillet to enhance the most elegant of outdoor spaces.
Designer
French industrial and interior designer, working across furniture and hospitality for European houses. Tender is Christophe Pillet's collection for Ethimo.
In situ
Tender sits within the catalog of Ethimo, the Italian outdoor furniture house, and is designed by Christophe Pillet. 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, Tender 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 Tender 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.
Tender is designed by Christophe Pillet, 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 Tender is shared after qualification (designer of record, project scope) under the Ethimo trade terms applicable to premium European outdoor specifiers.
Most Ethimo collections, including Tender, 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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