The Fermob Piapolo by Tristan Lohner is a shape-shifter — part side table, part occasional seat, part hidden storage. Lift the steel top to reveal a concealed compartment for candles, small tools, or a Bluetooth speaker; flip the lid and it becomes an impromptu stool. At home beside a lounge chair, between garden sofas, or as a colourful accent on a covered porch, the Piapolo is designed for the way outdoor spaces actually get used — spontaneously, multi-functionally, and with a sense of play.

Lohner — a trained cabinetmaker, Red Dot Award winner, and director of a Jean Nouvel–designed design centre — created the Piapolo to reflect his belief that outdoor furniture should bring childhood joy to adult spaces. Manufactured in France at Fermob's facilities near Lyon from steel with anti-UV polyester powder coating, the Piapolo is 98 % recyclable, finished on a zero-waste line, and tested to NF EN commercial standards. ISO 14001 certified and SFC Gold recognised. Available at Comosum.

Fermob is a French outdoor furniture brand founded in 1890, renowned for its mastery of colour and over 130 years of metalworking expertise. Manufacturing across three high-performance sites near Lyon — Thoissey, Macôn, and Anneyron — with more than 450 employees, Fermob transforms over 5,000 tons of steel and aluminum annually into design furniture, lighting, and accessories celebrated in more than 65 countries. The brand pioneered colour in outdoor furniture in 1996, offering a unique palette of 25 shades that is refreshed each year, and boasts the world's most efficient painting line capable of changing colour in just six minutes. All metal products are finished with a 100% polyester anti-UV powder coating applied electrostatically and baked at high temperature for exceptional durability. ISO 14001 certified since 2010, Sustainable Furnishings Council Gold recognised, and committed to 98% recyclable materials and zero-waste production, Fermob's philosophy — Vibrant, Inspiring, Experiential — transforms every space it inhabits.

France

13" Ø x 18" H

Clean metal surfaces when debris accumulates using a soft cloth and mild soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Remove bird droppings, sap, and leaves promptly to prevent surface damage. For scratches or chips in the powder coating, use Fermob touch-up spray or paint pen to prevent corrosion. Do not cover with non-breathable materials; allow good air circulation. Store in a dry location during extended non-use or raise furniture on blocks to avoid moisture retention around feet.