Moia Stresa chair with armrests

The Stresa garden chair by Moia with armrests expresses a perfect balance between geometric rigor and functional elegance, offering an outdoor seat with a strong contemporary character. Entirely forged from structural iron, Stresa undergoes an advanced industrial process of electrophoresis and galvanizing, cutting-edge treatments that seal the metal, making it immune to atmospheric agents and corrosion. Characterized by sleek lines, an ergonomic backrest, and fluid armrests integrated into the frame, it offers a solid, composed, and surprisingly comfortable seat. Its intelligent architecture is entirely stackable, making it an ideal all-rounder for both residential balconies and commercial outdoor seating and HO.RE.CA. spaces.

Technical Specifications and Dimensions

• Overall width (including armrests): 41 cm
• Overall depth: 52 cm
• Overall backrest height: 89 cm (optimal vertical development for back support)
• Structural material: High-density reinforced iron
• Protective treatment: Industrial anti-rust galvanization and electrophoresis
• Color finish: Matt Black
• Space optimization: Fully vertically stackable architecture
• Range variations: Also available in the Twin without armrests

Color Finish and Stylish Versatility

The Stresa chair adopts a monochrome graphic design designed to dress outdoor living with a minimalist, industrial touch:

• Matte Black Paint: A rigorous, dense, and sophisticated shade. The matte finish absorbs direct sunlight, eliminating glare, and highlights the chair's minimalist profile, ensuring a perfect match with teak tables, porcelain stoneware tops, or modern concrete structures.

Material Details and Maintenance Guidelines

1. Electrophoretically Galvanized Iron

The frame and metal shell undergo a double protection protocol: surface galvanization and electrophoresis. This chemical-physical process deposits a uniform, ultra-adherent protective film over every millimeter of the chair (including internal welds and less accessible areas), creating an impenetrable barrier against rain, nighttime humidity, salt spray, and UV rays.
Use and Maintenance: For ordinary cleaning, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water and a neutral, non-abrasive liquid detergent. Carefully remove dust, pollen, or limescale residue. Avoid using stiff brushes, wire wool, solvents, or acidic degreasers, which could scratch or damage the matte finish. During the cold season, it is recommended to sanitize the seats, stack them, and store them in a sheltered place.

Benefits and Design

• High-Resistance Protection Technology: Thanks to the electrophoresis treatment (the same one used in the automotive industry to protect car bodies), the Stresa chair solves the problem of rust, typical of old wrought iron furniture. The frame maintains its aesthetic and structural integrity over time, even when exposed to the elements.
• Structural Comfort with Fluid Armrests: The metal armrests blend seamlessly with the structure of the legs and backrest, creating a sinuous profile. They offer a comfortable, ergonomic rest for the arms, encouraging a relaxed posture during lunches and convivial moments at the table.
• Space-Saving and Stackable Engineering: Despite the intrinsic stability and presence of the armrests, the geometry of the legs has been calculated down to the millimeter to allow for smooth, solid, and safe vertical stacking. This advantage drastically reduces storage space during the winter or during evening cleaning.
• Modularity and Combination: The availability of the chair in both armless and armless versions allows you to dynamically configure the dining set (for example, by placing the armless chairs along the long sides of the table and the armless versions at the head of the table), optimizing space without disrupting the visual harmony of the outdoor area.

FAQ

Can the armrests of the Stresa chair get in the way of sliding the seat under the dining table?
With a compact width of 41 cm and a slim, geometric armrest design, the Stresa chair is designed to slide easily under most dining tables.commercially available. However, we recommend ensuring that the height of the tabletop is higher than the armrest for a fully retractable chair.

Will the matte black iron chair overheat excessively if left in the summer sun?
Iron, like all metals, tends to absorb heat when exposed to direct sunlight during the midday hours. However, the minimal, perforated design of the frame reduces the metal surface area in contact with the body, allowing for better airflow. For prolonged and absolute thermal comfort during the hottest days of July and August, we recommend pairing it with an optional seat cushion.

Is the chair equipped with features to prevent scratching floors and to protect the metal when stacked?
Yes. Each Stresa chair is equipped with rubber or high-density technical plastic feet positioned at the base of the legs, which dampen noise and protect demanding floors (such as outdoor parquet or stoneware) from scratches. Furthermore, there are special protective spacers positioned under the frame to prevent direct metal-to-metal friction during stacking, protecting the matte black finish.