Vincent Sheppard · Lounge
Akari by Vincent Sheppard
Designer · Vincent Sheppard design studio
Typology · Lounge
About the collection
The Akari collection has a delicate, airy silhouette built on fine lines and tactile twisted rope. The lightweight aluminum frame creates an elegant structure, and the range spans a lounge chair, two- and three-seater sofas and a dining chair, with cushions that carry the comfort.
Pieces in this collection
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In situ
The Akari collection sits within Vincent Sheppard's permanent outdoor catalog. Vincent Sheppard is a Belgian house with a craft tradition rooted in the Flemish textile region, manufacturing at Kortrijk, Belgium since the company was established in 1992. The Akari collection has a delicate, airy silhouette built on fine lines and tactile twisted rope. The lightweight aluminum frame creates an elegant structure, and the range spans a lounge chair, two- and three-seater sofas and a dining chair, with cushions that carry the comfort.
Vincent Sheppard's Akari pieces are built around lightweight powder-coated aluminum frames with twisted polypropylene rope. The rope is UV-stable and weatherproof, and the seat cushions are quick-dry with removable, washable covers. For US trade specifiers, Akari carries the same material data sheets as the rest of the Vincent Sheppard catalog, with chain-of-shipment documentation supplied on the invoice. Bespoke fabric or finish substitutions are accepted on a COM workflow with confirmed yardage at quote stage; see the Sunbrella and Outdura specifier reference for the workflow at the Belgian factory.
Pricing for Akari at US trade typically falls between $1,200 and $4,600 per piece, before fabric grade, finish premium and consolidated freight. Lead time is 8-12 weeks from Belgium to US port for standard configurations; bespoke dimensions, COM upholstery, or large hospitality volumes extend by 4-8 weeks. The collection is specified across US hospitality outdoor projects (boutique hotel terraces, resort pool decks, restaurant terraces) and premium residential outdoor (lake-house, pool-house, rooftop terrace) installations.
Standard Akari configurations ship 8-12 weeks from Belgium to US port. Bespoke dimensions or COM upholstery add 4-8 weeks. Hospitality projects consolidate on a single container and follow the same standard timeline.
Yes. Vincent Sheppard runs a verified US trade programme. Net trade pricing for Akari is shared after qualification (designer of record, project scope) and is set under the Vincent Sheppard non-disclosure agreement applicable to premium European outdoor specifiers.
Most Vincent Sheppard collections, including Akari, 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.
Akari is engineered for full outdoor exposure. Rinse with clean water and mild soap; the rope is weatherproof and the quick-dry cushions unzip for cleaning. Vincent Sheppard carries a 5-year structural warranty on the aluminum frame. US service life is typically 10-15 years for the woven and cushioned elements and 20+ years for the aluminum substructure.
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